Golf Course Update

In spite of the weather, this past week we finished up all of our spring aerification.  Up to this point, we have aerified all of the greens, tees, primary rough and Driving Range rough.  On the greens and tees, we pulled a core and topdressed with sand.  The Driving Range and primary rough, were both deep tined using 1/2" tines to a depth of 8".

Aerifying rough left of #10 fairway

As I had discussed in a previous post, the weather this year has been quite a change compared to our last couple of years.  My best guess is that we are around 3 weeks behind our normal weather schedule.  The good news is we have used only minimal water so far this spring.  Unfortunately, the weather has limited our rounds.  I would expect this to change soon.

As far as projects are concerned.  The greens drainage project on #5 and #7 was a big success.  Moving forward our next project is the expansion of #12 tee (both lengthening and widening).  In this same area, we are removing the mulch bed short of #15 green and will be sodding and leveling for improved playability.

Looking forward to warmer weather.  We'll keep the weekly 1/2" rains!