The golf course opened today and golfers were blessed with a tremendous day for golf. The course has dried out very well over the last few days. Only a few wet spots remain. Grounds staff have been working hard to prepare the course for the season.
We completed construction of the 1st tee walkway and flower bed last week. Our verticutting of tees removed a significant amount of unwanted organic matter from the turf canopy and soil surface. We hope to topdress them soon to help dilute the thatch that has built up over the years. This will help firm up the surfaces as well. Staff continues to edge and clean-up bunkers from the winter and with good weather expected, this will be completed soon.
You will notice a number of greens to have extremely green coloration. The greens that were tarped this spring essentially experienced greehouse-like conditions which allow for soil temperatures to rise and kick starts the grass for the season. With help from Mother Nature the rest will follow suit. We have not yet pressurized the irrigation system, but hope to late this week.
Below are some pictures of the ongoing work of on the golf course over the past few weeks.
Placement of paving stones for 1st tee walkway.
1st Tee Completion
Verticutting of Tees
Evidence of what warm soil temperatures will do to the grass.
Left side under the tarp. Right side exposed.
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