Above average weather continues to dominate this fall. With this the demands of the Turfcare team continue to be the same as mid-summer. We are currently working with 7-10 staff daily trying to maintain the course to the best standard as possible while handling the work load of what generally takes 20 plus people daily in the peak season. We will continue to prioritize greens while ensuring we make the right decisions for the success of the turf with winter looming. Mowing frequencies have been reduced as have rolling practices. It is essential we do not let the weather impact sound fall decisions that will aid in successful overwintering and setting the stage for a successful 2025 golf season.
The first frost will probably hit the course in the week ahead. A reminder that traffic on frosted turf will cause death to the turf plants. When we get into frost we will make the best effort to minimize maintenance and get the game of golf going while minimizing the delay. Again these decisions will be made with the best interest of the golf course at the forefront. Some delays may be longer than others depending on the programs required for the day.
With frost and the month of October we are expecting to begin the battle with leaves. We will do our best daily to blow all prime play areas free of leaves and keep the course as playable as possible as it relates to this annual fall challenge.
Respectfully,
Shawn Major, AGS