At this point we still expect to re-open at some time this season. In order for the course to be the best possible whenever that is, we must accomplish several key tasks. First, we must control seed heads on greens, which is very important. Allowing the plant to go to seed uses a great deal of its energy reserves and weakens the plant as we head into summer. We have already made several applications to prevent seed heads but the process continues through the spring.
Next, we also must begin our first round of control for the Annual Bluegrass weevil. This pest has consistently increased the amount of damage it inflicts and missing the window for the first control of the season can be devastating. This first application targets the adults and the more that are controlled the less eggs that are laid. This application will be upcoming this week.
Lastly, we must begin our pre-emergent weed control. Some of this is already in place. The pre-emergent on the Bermuda grass has been down for 2 weeks now. In another week or so we will make a herbicide application to kill any non-Bermuda grass weeds also. We also must make a pre-emergent application in all of the rough to prevent weeds through the season. This is still upcoming and should be done by mid-April.
We still have not brought our staff back to work, for everyone's safety. We will continue on these essential tasks but as of now the more regular maintenance will not be completed. Please be patient and bear with us as we all try to weather this storm.
Thank you
Etiquette Reminder of the Month
Please leave bunker rakes inside the bunker once you are finished.
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:
See you on the course!
Joe
jvillegas@bwrc.org
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