Week in review

This week, instead of focusing on one specific topic, we thought a week in review post might be useful.

Water management- It has been very dry lately. If you have been to the course recently, you may have noticed the areas outside of the irrigation coverage turning brown. As of this post we have now received some rain, however, prior to that we had not had any rain for nearly a month. Although temperatures have been moderate and night time temperatures have especially been helpful, the turf grass still needs water. We have been very judicious with our water usage, trying to manage our supply so it will last us until rain returns.

Leaves- It is also the time of year when the leaf management becomes one of our most important tasks. During fall, our blowers are in use nearly every single day, for 6-8 hours per day. We clear playing surfaces first, then double back working on making piles to be vacuumed. We also work to blow the leaves to areas where they can be left for good and don’t need to be collected.

#11 rough addition- We also just completed removal of a mulch area beneath one of the trees to the right of #11 fairway. We replaced the mulch with tall fescue rough grass.

IMF Multi-Sport Day- This past Saturday, the 7^th, was IMF Multi-Sport Day. IMF staff comes to Bretton Woods for many different activities throughout the day. This pulls the Grounds department in many different and unique directions. We prepare the soccer field for a day-long tournament; painting 4 cross fields. We prepare grass and sand volleyball courts and the basketball court. We put up tents. We helped prepare the 5k running trail. In addition, we make sure all of the grounds are mowed, trimmed, and look sharp, while not losing a step on the golf course because there is also a golf tournament.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please be conscious not to scuff your feet or drag your putter along the surface of the putting green. This can adversely affect other people’s putts and can damage the turf grass.

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Bunker etiquette

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org