Golf Course Report

March 14, 2018

The “Ides” of March are upon us.  And with that comes, what most of us call, the turning point in the Season.  We have planned, prepped, pulled off and survived the first 2 ½ months of the Golf Season.  With our 3 Marquee events recently completed, a sigh of relief could be felt throughout the recent staff meetings.  That feeling of “rounding 3^rd and heading for home” does not mean we are pulling our foot of the gas.  We aim to finish the Season strong. 

On the maintenance front, I am somewhat pleased with how the golf course has held up considering the “Jekyll and Hyde” type of weather we have experienced.  The frigid January, record breaking heat in February and now back to some cooler temps for March.  Imagine dressing your child during this time; long-johns to shorts and a T-shirt to sweater weather.  This analogy rings true for maintaining a golf course.  As the climate changes, so does the mowing heights, irrigation frequencies, fertility requirements, disease pressure and many more variables.  That’s the fun part, out smarting Mother Nature!  Doing more with less is always our goal.  With the proper cultural practices and impeccable timing, we can produce conditions that require less fertility and a lot less irrigation.  Every year we add new tools and new products that aid in achieving these goals.  This summer will be no different.  We will start early and often, in an effort to be better than this year.

As we head down the home stretch, we will continue to try to stay one step ahead.  We will take our attention to detail from our Guest events and apply them to our upcoming Club Championships.  I promise to be a little kinder and gentler when it comes to green speeds and pin positions.  Good Luck!