Late June Course Update

It now appears that the Edmonton area will finally get a nice run of warm weather. With the high temperatures will come the warmer nights that really help fill in those areas that are slow to recover. We are focusing attention on some of the rough that was damaged by snow mold and the residual effects from hosting the Women's Canadian Open. A few tees also need some extra attention.

The warmup green is now open but it still needs a few more weeks (as does the east side of putting green) before it's 100%. The 18th is recovering nicely from a setback that occurred 2 weeks ago. We still aren't completely sure what happened but most of the bentgrass was affected. We had our theories and decided to proceed with a new plan that has had positive results. The warmup and #18 green are currently being mowed at a higher height so they will be slower for another week. Your patience with the 2 practice greens and #18 have been very appreciated.

On The Course:

• We are aerating a few select tees. #7 Blue, #17 Gold and #18 Red have been cored to help with the final stages of recovery and water penetration issues.
• The Gold tee on #4 will be resodded next week with Penncross creeping bentgrass. That tee is just too small to sustain the play it is getting. In fact the whole complex is not designed for par 3 use. Look for a late season renovation that will greatly increase tee space.
• The Short Game Practice Greens will be solid tine aerated to aid in air and water movement. Water holding amendments are being added to those tees with water issues.
• Bunker sand adjust next week.
• The tree stumps that have been springing up recently will be ground down and filled in.
• The benches for some of the tees have finally been shipped. The delay was due a manufacturer's error.
• Sodding various areas of troublesome rough.

Now that school is out more juniors will be playing the golf course. However etiquette school is in.
 If you are a junior reading this blog please remember to replace your divot or add sand if the divot breaks apart. On the greens fix your ballmark and maybe a few others as well. We've watched a few juniors over the last few days thus the reason for this reminder. Tell those that you play with and any guests you bring too. Actually we all need to remember these points no matter what your age. Thanks for your help in keeping the course clean and ready for the golfers behind you.


Regards,
Turf Care