Looking forward

The calendar finally flipped to September. It came fast and slow at the same time. September brings a whole set of priorities and plans for the Grounds department.

We will gradually work to getting green speeds back up. This is a slow process that can only be done as weather allows and as the turf can handle. As we discussed last week, we have been very wet over the last month. We cannot race back to turf conditions of the drier period too quickly or we risk suffering damage that will last the rest of the year. However, optimizing the fall playing conditions is our goal.

September also signals the time to start monitoring soil temperatures for our Spring Dead Spot applications. We have been using this most updated technique for several years and the results have been promising. More research continues to come out and we will adjust as necessary.

This month is busy on the golf calendar, but we will begin some projects soon. Bunker renovations, drainage installation and more, will all commence sometime over the next several weeks, and last through the fall.

Lastly, it pains me to remind everyone that it will be leaf season and frost season soon. Although we love the time of year and the daytime weather it brings, we dread these two complications. Be on the lookout for blowers and the frost delay signs and please be patient.

Climatological summer has ended, but more work is still in store. We look forward to the challenge.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please do not apply any spray sunscreen or insect repellent while standing on the grass, especially the greens.

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

 

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org