We had another productive week thanks to a little help from Mother Nature. So far this month we've received 1.39" of rain compared to our average of 3.07". The forecast calls for decent chances of rain tomorrow and this weekend, but maybe we'll end the month with a deficit. The lack of rain has been a welcomed change for maintenance activities, and this week we were able to mow greens again, as well as collars, approaches, and fairways. The turf is healthy and looks great with a fresh cut. We're planning to mow tees tomorrow, but that's dependent on what the weather does tonight. Course cleanup is nearing completion, bunkers are being repaired, and the driving range tees were core aerified and overseeded ahead of tonight's rain. Stump grinding and cleanup also continues on Lakes #4. The contractor is working near the rain shelter then will move behind the green. He anticipates another day or two in order to finish.
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| Collars and approaches being mowed for the first time this year. |
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| First cut of fairways, too. |
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| Core aerifying the driving range tees. When finished, we spread seed over the plugs then drag the material to loosen the sand and soil from the turf. Dragging also helps incorporate the seed into the tee and achieve proper soil/seed contact for optimum growth. Sand topdressing will then be applied to dry out and level the hitting surface. |
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