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Update...

I think that the season of 2014 will be known as the "catch up" season. At this point in the season we are still a bit behind. Herbicide applications used to control Broadleaf weeds that are typically done in early June, are just being applied this week. Clover has really "blossomed" with all of this wet weather, but we will have good control shortly. We will be slicing/solid tining our fairways in the coming weeks as the weather and golf schedule allow. This will help to relieve any added compaction from  traffic (mowing and general wear and tear) on the fairways. Soils will typically compact in a shorter period of time when wet conditions persist.
As always our topdressing and venting programs will continue on greens as needed. We will be applying a light dusting of sand to our greens following the Senior Ryder Cup on Monday evening (July 14th). The sand will then be dragged in with our Cocoa Matt, knocking it down into the canopy.

Just a quick reminder about ball marks on our greens. With softer conditions during and after these rain events that we have been experiencing, ball marks are deeper and more pronounced. This makes an unrepaired or improperly repaired ball mark even more of an issue. As a courtesy to your fellow members and with respect to golf course conditions, please remember fix your ballmark and at least one other. Below is the proper way to fix a ball mark....

The right way to fix a ball mark


Ball mark: Step 1
Step 1:
Use a pronged ball mark
repair tool, knife,
key or tee.

 
Ball mark: Step 2
Step 2:
Insert the repair tool at the
edges of the mark; not the
middle of the depression.

 
Ball mark: Step 3
Step 3:
Bring the edges together
with a gentle twisting motion,
but don't lift the center. Try not to
tear the grass.

 
Ball mark: Step 4
Step 4:
Smooth the surface with
a club or your foot. Repeat
steps until the surface is one
you would want to putt over.

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