May 31st and June 1st the Turfcare team completed aeration practices to the greens. This process was needed and will set the stage for a successful summer ahead on greens. With this process taking place later than normal we can expect our greens to take a little longer to hit the summer conditions expected. We applied heavy water with fertility which will initiate a flush of growth. Over the next 7- 10 days the evening golf conditions may be slower as a result.
We will continue to aerate fairways this week with the hopes of completing that program. Collars and approaches we hope to aerate Thursday morning ahead of golf.
The property is dry and we are watering at full capacity each night with the exception of greens. This has begun to create wet spots which are a result of the irrigation system lacking single head control. We will protect the wet areas through this stretch of weather and hope that we see a slight reprieve in temperatures to aid in turf health and minimize watering requirements.
Wear areas are evident throughout the property. We kindly request that rickshaw’s not travel on the collars of greens. We are struggling with turf health on a number of collars and much of this is due to the additional traffic they see every day. It is easy to take the most direct line to your next hole location but if we can follow the traffic control in place and be aware of our travel, course presentation and playability will benefit.
We have made a final glyphosate application to the area beside 5 green. We expect this to be seeded next week. Please stay off the soil until the area is established to assist in a successful project. This area will play as a naturalized area meaning mandatory relief once it is established.
We have been finding a lot of sunflower seeds throughout the golf course. Sunflower seeds are not permitted on the course. They can actually create mechanical issues with the reels of mowers getting caught in turn dragging across a green and scaring. Please refrain from the use of sunflower seeds on the golf course.