Golf Course Maintenance FYI 2/14/2020
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Tina Fry will be the Manager on duty this
weekend
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There is a 40% chance of rain late Sunday which
would be appreciated. Although the high temperatures of 86 degrees during the
week are unseasonably warm, the Bermudagrass is appreciating it
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The golf course was fertilized with a complete
fertilizer this week to help prepare the course for the Club Championship and
to also combat the high traffic. Over 6,300 golfers played in January with
higher numbers expected in February and March
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All Tees were topdressed with sand on Thursday
to help dilute organic matter and improve turf health
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All greens were verticut, topdressed and
aerified this week in preparation for the Club Championship in a week’s time.
All greens are healthy and in good condition
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All Common Ground turf was mowed this week
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All annual flowers were fertilized this week
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David Forrey completed his recertification for
his Florida Pesticide Applicator license this week
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I am currently attending an online class
learning how to use tree injection tools and products. Tree injection is the
most effective method of controlling pests, particularly in palm trees. The
online course will be completed in March
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I helped the Mulcahy’s transport the easels used
in the weekend art auction on Friday afternoon and again on Sunday. They were
extremely appreciative of the assistance of transporting them to and from the
Art Hall in Bonita Springs
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The Nursery area at golf course maintenance is
complete and looks fantastic. Compliments to David Forrey, Ricardo Gomez and
Matias Andres for their efforts
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I hosted 30 FGCU students attending the PGM
program on Wednesday. They visited the maintenance facility and listened to me
for 2 hours discussing golf course maintenance practices. It is a privilege to
be invited again to educate the up and coming golf professionals in the area
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One of our employees was terminated this week.
He was not able to meet the requirements of the job description and perform to
the expectations of this Department. I am hopeful that his position can be
quickly filled by a friend or family member of our existing staff
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There is a Green and Grounds Committee meeting
scheduled for Monday at 8 AM at golf course maintenance. That meeting will be
followed by a presentation from our pump station contractor discussing the
options for our new pump station scheduled for replacement this summer. I have
invited a member of the Finance Committee to join us so that they are fully
aware of the proposal. Full details will be provided to you and the Board for
review
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I will be hosting a vendor presentation on
Monday at 12 noon at golf maintenance. There will be 10 area Superintendents
attending to learn the software we use to track and plan our plant health
product applications. The vendor will be providing lunch for the attendees
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