6/21/19
Golf
Maintenance FYI
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The golf course continues to look good and receive positive
comments from both our Members and Reciprocal players.
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The heat index continues to rise with constant “feel like”
temperatures approaching 108 degrees. The strenuous work performed by our staff
is greatly appreciated.
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We continue to trim plant material throughout the golf course
with Holes 1 and 2 nearing completion. Some plants are pruned quite heavily to
remove dead and woody material which then promotes new, succulent growth.
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We did experience some rain during the week which kept the
course wet in some areas. Thank you to Tina Fry for placing directional signs
and stakes throughout the course to prevent cart path restrictions.
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Compliments to the golf maintenance staff for preparing the
course for the local Assistant Golf Professionals on Thursday. Our very own AJ
Pasqual shot an impressive 68 from the Blue Tees. Well done AJ!
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All greens were verticut this week to remove excess growth and
improve ball speed. Greens will be top-dressed with sand and fertilized with
potassium next week. The potassium will help with the extreme weather
conditions as it improves turf strength against drought and heat. The sand
top-dressing will help to dilute organic material in the soil and provide a
firm surface.
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Washouts along some of the lake banks and rock walls have
been filled in this week and will continue into next week.
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The 3-Day Trees Florida conference was excellent. I was able
to learn many new ideas that can be implemented here at Copperleaf including Palm
tree health, structural tree trimming and improved cultural practices for our
shrubs.
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Overall,
everything is going very well. Our turf health continues to improve from the
Curfew application and there is some nice definition between the fairways and
rough.
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A
reminder that the course will be closed for major cultural practices starting
Monday July 8 and re-open Monday July 29. Please plan your vacations
accordingly 😊
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