Course Update 3.7.14

Christmas in March!

A key part of our equipment includes five state of the art walking mowers for use on greens

We will be taking care of the course this year with a much improved and updated equipment fleet. The new equipment received this past week will allow us to perform our maintenance practices in a safer, more efficient, and more effective manner. This will ultimately resulting in improved playing conditions throughout the course. We are currently working to schedule a "field day" so that we can showcase the new equipment. Our entire crew is excited, and we thank you for making this much needed improvement a reality. Check back for more pictures.

A look at our maintenance facility showing some of the new equipment

Course Happenings

Spring is coming fast and we are working hard on several areas of the course. Check out the list below for a few updates.

• Green divot mix is here! We will now be using green divot mix on the the driving range tee, par threes, and fairways
• We will be applying our first fertilizer application of the year combined with our Spring preventative weed application on Monday, March 17.
• Due to the cold weather we were not able to complete our first "planet air" aeration of the year on March 3. We are currently rescheduling for March 17. 
• We are continuing to work with Colligan Golf Design to develop a master plan for the course that includes not only aesthetic improvements but also focuses on water conservation and native plantings. We received preliminary drawings earlier this week
• Mike Brasheers is finishing completion of the new water cooler stands.
• Eagle Design Build has started work on a master plan for major maintenance facility improvements.
• Nursery green construction is complete - See info below.

Nursery Green Construction

We have completed construction on our new bentgrass nursery green, located to the right of 18 tee box. This green will provide us with clean bentgrass sod to use for repairs, controlling bermudagrass encroachment, and for testing efficacy of various turf products. The green will be maintained at the same level as the regulation greens in order to ensure that it always ready for use on the course (it may also double as a short game facility for the golf course superintendent.....). We are planning on seeding the green on March 17. Check out the pictures below to see a quick overview of the construction process. 

Step 1: Sod stripped, drainage installed

Step 2: Add liner (to prevent contamination) and fill material

Step 3: Create "cavity" from fill material

Step 4: Add greens mix

Step 5: Add irrigation and final float greens mix