Course Update 9.13.13

Happy Friday the 13th!

I will begin today's post with a quick drought update: Currently the lake is just over 7.5 feet low, and it has now been almost 8 weeks since we received any measurable precipitation at the club. However, the forecast for the coming week looks promising with 30 to 40 percent chance of rain and high temperatures in the low 90s everyday. Hopefully, we will be lucky enough see some rain in the near future.

New Flagsticks
Many of you may have noticed the new flagsticks on the course. Last week we switched to a custom made flagstick from Laser Link Golf. The only difference is that now there is a prism built into the stick. The prism is designed for use with Laser Link Golf range finders (QuickShot) however any player using a laser yardage device will find it much easier and quicker to pick up the flag. For more information visit www.laserlinkgolf.com. In addition, new cups and flags will be put into play next week.

Laser Link Golf prism installed on #13 Green

New Equipment: We received delivery on two badly needed additions to our equipment fleet - two large rough mowers. These mowers were sorely needed and will definitely make a difference in how the course looks and plays. In addition to the two large units, we also purchased a small rough mower and will be demoing a new spray rig. Thank you for your support of golf course maintenance. Please check back for more photos of the equipment.

Mike Mathis of C&M Golf and Grounds, our Equipment Technician - Tom Reisinger, and Asst. Supt. Duane Kemp showing off one of the new Jacobsen AR522 rough mowers

Putting Green Traffic:
Please remember to avoid standing in one spot for extended periods of time while practicing putting. Feel free to spend all day practicing (your short game will thank you) - just make sure that you do not stand in the exact same position for more than a few putts. This is particular true during the hottest times of the day. During the summer months concentrated traffic will injure and sometimes kill bentgrass. See photos below:

This photo was taken immediately after the golfer finished practicing. Notice the dark areas showing footprints. On a hot day these footprints can ultimately result in significant damage to the putting surface. See below.

The weak area on the lower right of the photo shows damage caused by concentrated traffic on the putting green. This photo was taken two weeks after the golfer practiced.

Thank you for visiting the blog and we hope to see you on the course this weekend. As always please do not hesitate to conatact me at anytime with questions, comments, or concerns.