We are almost at the halfway mark for the year and we have been busy on the grounds.
The bunker renovation was completed a few weeks and all the bunkers have white bunker sand that is sure to eat a ball. It took many extra hours to complete this job in the amended time frame but we got it done. Thanks to all the crew's hard work to make sure this project was completed. To the left is one of the bunkers from drain to finished product.
The turf is growing so quickly, it is difficult to keep up. We are currently mowing at an early spring schedule when the turf is coming out of dormancy and going through a flush of growth. Normally, we have backed the frequency of mowing down by this time to match the growth rates. Disease is a constant threat as well. Thankfully, due to the savings throughout the past few seasons, we will not have a shortage of chemicals to combat the pests.
We have also started another project on the grounds. We are in the process of replacing our irrigation well head. The current one is upwards of 50 years old and worn out. The new one should last just as long as the old one before needed replaced again. Please be mindful of the large hole near the maintenance barn until the work is completed.
As always if you have any questions, I have an open door policy. I will make myself available to any of those that would like to discuss golf course business.
Ryan Leach, Superintendent.
