11/15/19
Golf
Maintenance FYI
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David
Forrey is the Manager on Duty this weekend and will be preparing for the
Neighborhood Challenge 1 PM shotgun on Saturday.
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The
Men’s One Day Invitational was a great success with the course receiving many
compliments. We did have the American Flag displayed on Hole 11 for Memorial
Day which was greatly appreciated. Thank you to those that have served.
Hole 11 with the American Flag for
Memorial Day
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The
microdochium, or Pink Snow Mold, disease found on the Tees has been retreated
today with a natural mineral oil product to prevent a reoccurrence. Our greens
remain in very healthy condition and are not showing any signs of disease
pressure.
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All
greens were verticut last week to reduce leaf density and improve ball speed. This
week the greens were edged, topdressed with dry sand, spiked with needle tines,
brushed, rolled and fertilized. The spiking helps to relieve compaction, allow
oxygen to penetrate the soil to improve root health and to allow water to penetrate
the root zone. It is an extraordinary amount of work to have completed in front
of play and I appreciate the efforts of our staff to get the job done.
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Additional
sod was installed along the lake bank at the end of Carraway Lakes to improve
the appearance in that area. Sod was also installed throughout the common
grounds in areas where the turf was declining. The pine straw application
scheduled for this week has been delayed by the contractor until next week.
Hole 10 Greens perimeter edged to define the separation
between the collar and the putting surface
Topdressing with dry sand on Hole 1
green
Spiking and rolling Hole 3 green
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The
weather has changed over the past week. Overcast, windy and lower humidity
conditions have already impacted the quality and appearance of the turf. The higher
winds coupled with the drier air desiccate the leaf tissue on the turf causing
a discoloration, particularly in the rough where there is a higher mow height. Foliar
fertilizers will be sprayed on the turf next week to help maintain the turf
color, encourage new growth and provide quality playing conditions.
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The
new annual flowers, Sunpatiens, have been installed in the common grounds and
around the Clubhouse. The vibrant colors will look fantastic over the coming
months.
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The
plants for the golf course bathrooms have been ordered and will be installed
next week to complete the bathroom improvement plan.
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The
front door of the Clubhouse was decorated with week with Fall colors. Thank you
to Gail Pinault for her help – as always!
The entrance to the Clubhouse is looking colorful!
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There
was an incident during the week with one of the roofers falling off the roof in
Sago Pointe. The individual was airlifted to the hospital where I am told he
will be ok.
It is not every day you have a helicopter
landing on your golf course. I’m glad everyone is ok.
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The
Green Committee is currently reviewing the Drop Zones on the Par 3’s. Several clubs
in the area have installed permanent drop zones to eliminate inconsistencies
and difficult lies in the turf. Maybe they should just be eliminated??
An example of a drop area at a local
club
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