Update and rain

We were able to complete the slicing just ahead of the recent rain, which was perfect. Keeping the Bermuda grass hydrated will enable it to heal quickly and effectively.

We received a few rain events leading into the weekend. But nothing like the storm that sat over top of us on Saturday. The club totaled 5.5” of rain in about 18 hours. The best part was seeing how the investment in drainage really has paid off. While several drains were still draining the next morning, the fact that the water is draining is significant.

We had very little damage to the course, mostly just mulch and debris from over-flowing ponds and moving water. Some sticks were also blown down with the wind. However, the most attention will be paid to the Bermuda soccer field. We have been working on repairing the damage to the field from the winter. We laid ½ an acre of sod at the same time as the work on the golf course and we were finally able to open the field for the first time all season on Saturday, and then Mother Nature happened. The creek that passes by the field overtook its bank and littered the field with sand, gravel, limbs, stumps, and other debris.

We completed this post Sunday afternoon, to be posted Monday morning. Then we received another inch of rain Sunday afternoon, evening and early Monday morning, so we had to make another update. Judging by the forecast, the totals are not finished yet.

While there is no permanent damage, or costly repairs needed, it will take some labor to remove all of the debris off the field. Another reminder that we must deal with whatever nature sends our way.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please be aware and careful of new sod.

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