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Turf TalkSuperintendent Update
May 19, 2010
It certainly has been an interesting spring and I use the term “spring” lightly! For those of you who have not been in the area in the last six weeks, there have been three substantial snow/rain events; I have attached some photographs for you to enjoy. While the following may read as all negative news, the good news is that, after a one week delay, due entirely to weather, we are pleased to report that the Championship Golf Course is opening on Thursday, May 20. You, our loyal golfers and supporters, have endured this delay with grace and tolerance and it is much appreciated. Our Grille and Range have been steady, with our 2-for-1 offers, and we look forward to having you as our guest in the not too distant future even though our specials will stop when the golf course opens for play. Now, moving on to golf course conditions.
There are several areas that were sodded immediately and these areas are marked with small red flags. Please do not hit out of these areas but rather play them as ground under repair and take a drop. Depending on the rate of growth over the next several weeks, additional areas may be sodded as needed.
A large number of the greens have recovered nicely and are rolling well – this is good news. They have been topdressed with sand twice and have been rolled several times. At this time of year, the emphasis is on growing strong roots and not on the speed of the putting surface because as the season progresses, the speed will pick up. Unfortunately, the back of #6 green was heavily damaged – it has been resodded and roped off. Please avoid walking or playing from or in this area.
Again, thank you for your patience and understanding as the course recovers from a long winter and uncooperative spring.
Jeff Clouthier, CGCS |
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Course conditions are below desired levels for the third week of May. The winter damaged areas in fairways and roughs, as well as the vole damage, have slowly started to fill in, but will not fully grow until the temperatures are consistently warmer. Staff is accelerating the process as much as possible with seed, fertilizer, and compost, but until the soil temperatures reach 50 degrees, there will not be a lot of recovery. Please play these areas as ground under repair.
We recognize and acknowledge that keeping all carts on paths is not a popular decision with many of our loyal golfers however we must ask for your cooperation with this decision. This decision and your cooperation will ultimately help the course to recover more quickly and provide better course conditions to all players. Staff will review this decision daily and will allow handicap flags as soon as the course is better able to tolerate cart traffic.
