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Golf Course Update...

The challenge continues....We were fortunate enough to have a few great days of weather...but that has ended quite abruptly! Cold, rain and now SNOW have hindered our progress on preparing the golf course for play. During the 4 day warm stretch we were able to mow greens, roll greens, mow collars/approaches, mow fairways, open the Practice Range, rake bunkers, pressurize the irrigation system, fertilize greens, continue clean up and grind all remaining stumps from our winter tree management plan. Productivity was at a high and our staff has really put forth a great effort.

The other very important task that we have been addressing is winter injury. The extent of damage is varying. Our staff has worked continuously at plugging, seeding and repairing as much damage as we can. What we need now is mother nature to step up, warm up and provide some more sunshine to help things grow. As our members begin to play the golf course (once the snow melts) you will see the work being done to expedite the recovery process. We have utilized older damaged (greens) covers and made cut to fit covers for smaller areas of greens (to insulate the plugs and seed). This will create a greenhouse effect  on the areas and help aid in recovery.

The 10th green sustained the most damage, it is sporadic, but is under repair. We feel that a temporary green should be used to eliminate traffic on these tender areas while they recover. Our hope is to have the green back in play ASAP.

Cultural Reminder:
Greens Aeration:
Sunday, May 3rd 4pm-Greens Aeration will begin.
Monday, May 4th-Greens Aeration will continue.

During this process pins will be cut into the approaches to allow the work to be completed in a timely and efficient manner. As the greens are completed they will be re-opened. As always our goal is to have all greens opened back up on Monday night.        

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