- Greens, tees and collars were fertilized, verticut and topdressed this past week (greens were completed today). The rain altered our schedule again but after the greens were double cut this afternoon they were rolling very true and quick. The topdressing also helped firm them up. They will be rolled tomorrow (we may track a little sand until the 2nd cut).
- The areas just south of the 8th tee and the damaged rough left of the 9th fairway are scheduled to be sodded next Tuesday. That burned patch next to the warmup green has us stumped. It isn't fertilizer. It wasn't a gas spill. Maybe someone poured a hot drink out? Who knows? We will sod it when the shipment arrives for the previously mentioned work (if not sooner).
- The fairways have a few wet spots that need heat to recover. My staff did a wonderful job of removing excess water before too much damage occurred. Unfortunately there is only so much we can do. We will install more drainage when these areas dry and firm up.
- As the course dries and assuming the weather improves we will be using the blowers to break up and spread out the grass clumps that are all over the rough. The sweepers will go out as need be to assist in the cleanup.
- The tee blocks will be replaced next season. I will try to get a sample of a new style to exhibit. Our logo will be etched on the surface after a final choice is made. The wood tee blocks have run their course in my opinion.
- Finally, use the sand/seed to fill small divots on the fairways and in the rough. Please replace larger divots and sprinkle sand/seed over the repair as a final touch. Also refrain from using the fairway sand/seed mix on tee surfaces. Different turf requires different seed mix. The sand/seed containers on the par 3's are a very different mix and my staff will fill divots on the par 4's and par 5's (as well as the par 3's) every morning.
All for now,
Wade
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