Golf Course Report

December 2014

Some of us at Stonebridge like to refer to this time of year as the “Pre-Season”.  This is especially true this year.  With record rounds in October and a very busy November we have a glimpse of what lies ahead for the remainder of the season.  December usually gives us a chance to catch our breath before the onslaught of the New Year.  Typically, during the Holiday Season, the golf course sees a little less traffic and a few more open tee times.  The golf course maintenance staff will take full advantage of any opportunity to improve the playing conditions.

During this month we will employ a strict protocol to push the growth of our improving weak areas.  The greens will receive multiple “needle tine” aerifications to infuse oxygen into the root zone.  This will be followed by supplemental fertility to enhance growing conditions and light topdressing to maintain surface playability.  The entire course will be treated with liquid fertigation and the tees and fairways are scheduled to receive an application of foliar spray before the end of the month.  The entire course will be scouted and monitored for any remaining pest issues.  We are looking forward to a very productive December. 

From all accounts, we had a great November. I would like to thank the entire Stonebridge team for an excellent representation during the Stonebridge Cup.  We always take a lot of pride in hosting guests at our course.  It is nice to see “The Cup” stay in Naples for another year.  We will take this drive and determination and put it towards our upcoming member events.  Thank you for a great 2014 and we are looking forward to a better than ever 2015.