Spring is Near

Hello all, just wanted to say hello and I hope this finds everyone thawed out and ready to play some golf.  This is just an update as to what is going on at the course these days.  As some of you might have already seen, we have been hard at work clearing out some wooded, brush areas on the course.  We have cleared out the underbrush on the right hill on #10 again and hope to manage the weeds better this year trying to promote grass growth.  Also, we have cleared out a substantial amount of trees and underbrush up the hill on the right of #11.  Aesthetically, it looks much better from the tee and will also aid in viewing wayward shots.  Eventually plan on overseeding with tall fescue and presenting a playable surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerification hole compared to a nickle

Aerification hole compared to a golf tee

Aerified vs Non Aerified

Also, over the past two days, we have sent out our aerifier on greens and with a 8mm solid "needle tine" Aerification is a necessary practice that allows for oxygen and other nutrients to enter the soil and promote root growth and a healthy plant.  Also trying to relieve compaction and dry the greens out after a heavy snow and rain event we've had in the last week.  I have never done such an early aerification, but will probably continue in the future.  With the capabilities of our aerifier, I plan on needle tining througout the year, but with smaller 5mm solid tines.  Of course, this does not replace our necessary coring aerifications in April and August.  I promise that this process has or will not affect the playability of our greens but will help provide an even better playing surface for years to come.  Please call or email with any comments or questions.