Course Update

Falling leaves, cooler temps and shorter days remind us that winter is not too far away.  With that in mind, November is always a busy month as our focus shifts from routine maintenance to preparing the course for winter.  Even though last winter was rather mild and the forecasts for this winter vary from one extreme to another depending on the source, we like to say "Prepare for the worst and hope for the best."

Here's a list of items that need to be done in November:

1. Blowout/winterize the irrigation systems and course restrooms
2. Finish aerifying tees
3. Blow/mulch leaves
4. Mow everything one last time
5. Spray a fungicide on greens, tees and fairways that protects the turf against snow mold
6. Bring in all course and driving range accessories (tee markers will be left out this year)
7. Finish sod projects
8. Mow outer rough

There are always a few other surprises this time of year, and it's critical that we get through our to-do list prior to the ground freezing.  Who knows, you may still be playing golf in December like last year.