11/22/19
Golf
Maintenance FYI
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Tina
Fry is the Manager on Duty this weekend and will be preparing for the Veterans
Event 1 PM shotgun on Saturday. We will have USA flags and cup liners on Holes
9 and 18.
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The
Ladies One Day Invitational was a great success with the course and greens receiving
many compliments. The decorative tee markers are used on Ladies Day to add a
little extra color and flare to their events and it is greatly appreciated by
the CLGA.
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The
microdochium, or Pink Snow Mold, disease found on the Tees remains persistent
and is becoming noticeable in other areas throughout the course, in
particularly the rough. Spot treatments of a labeled plant protectant will be
applied early next week to the affected areas.
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All
bunkers were edged this week to eliminate turf encroachment and to provide a
crisp definition around the perimeter of the sand. Our bunker appearance
continues to receive many compliments from our golfers.
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The
weather continues to provide its challenges. Last weekend there was very little
sunshine due to the overcast conditions coupled with dry and cold winds. As
previously mentioned, our warm season Celebration bermudagrass does not respond
well and begins to lose its dark green color, particularly in the rough where
the higher height of cut makes it more susceptible. We will be applying a
liquid fertilizer to the Rough this coming week to encourage new growth and
improved color.
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Drainage
basins are being leveled throughout the back 9 Holes. Over the years, organic
matter builds up and creates a noticeable difference from the top of the basin
to the surrounding turf grass. It is a tedious task; however, the finished
results provide for a substantially improved appearance and makes it easier for
our mowers. Thank you to Luis Altuzar and Matias Andres for their work.
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The
new landscaping plants and annual flowers have been installed at the bathrooms
on Hole 4 and 14. The improvements are significant and have already received
many compliments from passing golfers. Please know that it will take some time
for the plants to mature and fill in. Thanks to Green Committee Member, Helga
Reynolds, for her assistance with the project. Compliments to my staff for
their efforts this week.
The finished product on Hole 14
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A
new device has been installed on all putting green flags to assist in
retrieving your golf ball from the cup. This device eliminates the need to
reach into the cup with your hand or the dreaded ball retriever
found on some members putters. Golfers simply raise the flag stick up to a
height that they can then lift off their golf ball without bending over.
Brilliant!
The addition of the device will help
protect the integrity of the cup edge throughout the day.
The EZ Ball Remover in use on Hole
3
Hole 3 on November 22, 2019 – Blue
Sky and 80 degrees – what a day!
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