6/14/19
Golf
Maintenance FYI
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Not
to sound like a broken record but it was yet another hot week at Copperleaf.
The "feel like" temperature on most days was over 108 degrees. Compliments to my
staff for working long hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to get our tasks
done.
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A
special thanks to Clare and Ed Donahue and Lora and Ike Eikelberner for
providing our staff with some Gatorade this week to quench their thirst and
replace lost electrolytes.
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Another
special thank-you to Len Godfrey for providing pizza for the staff on
Wednesday. It was greatly appreciated by all the staff.
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The
damage to the turf from the Curfew application continues to heal quickly. I
have been very impressed with the recovery and the overall improved appearance
of the course.
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All
Tees, Approaches and Fairways were circle cut this week. Circle cutting
eliminates thatch and grain and provides an improved appearance by allowing the
ball to sit up, rather than down, into the turf. It also allows for an improved
aftercut appearance from our mowers.
Circle Cutting Hole 6
Aftercut appearance Hole 3
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All
greens were verticut this week to improve ball speed and reduce thatch and
grain. Verticutting involves thinning out the turf grass and helps with
smoothing the playing surface. This process generates a lot of grass clippings
due to its aggressive nature.
Verticutting Hole 1 Green
The verticut cut lines are visible
until being mowed. Our current Height of cut is 0.100.
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All
Roughs were sprayed with a growth regulator this week to reduce grass clippings
and provide consistent playing conditions.
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David
Forrey and I attended an advanced irrigation class this week. It was a great
class that refreshed our memories and provided some new ideas to improve the
efficiency of our irrigation system.
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I
will be attending a 3-day Trees Florida conference next week. I will be
attending classes each day and securing CEU’s to maintain my Certified Arborist
license.
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We
experienced 1.2 inches of rain last night. The rain was absorbed quickly and
there were no restrictions this morning. Thanks to Tina Fry for setting up the
golf course ready for play.
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Overall,
everything is going very well. The rain last night was a welcome relief to help
with some developing dry areas on the course.
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