New Driving Range Mats

The driving range recently received an upgrade via the fundraising efforts of member Mr. Wayne Hedrix and the numerous members who contributed to the new individual Astro turf mega mats.  The easier to maneuver, individual mats will be stored nightly to prevent vandalism, theft, and additional irrigation cycles.  The ability to store the mats will prevent the "dreaded" hitting off of wet, saturated, artificial turf in the mornings when the natural turf is shut down for renovation or re-establishment.

Welcome Back

It is good to see familiar faces and play on the course again.  I hope everyone enjoys the course and the conditions post over-seeding.  As noted in my monthly newsletter, the ryegrass will be maintained at a higher height of cut until it matures.  With the day time temperatures still in the upper 80's/90's the soil temperatures have yet to drop below the critical temperature for the bermudagrass to be less competitive. 






Overseed Day 8 Oct. 11, 2011 GERMINATION

Day eight brings signs of significant Ryegrass seed germination.  The true leaves of the immature plant, which is intermingled within the recently over-seeded Bermudagrass canopy, have begun to emerge. With sunny days and temperatures in the mid 80's  (high of 92 degrees today) we were anticipating to see signs of seedling germination on the holes seeded on Monday of last week (Day 1).




Overseed Day 4- Oct 6, 2011

With the bulk of the seeding completed yesterday (prior to the rain), on Day 4 we finished up hand seeding some difficult to reach areas and re-seeding a few areas adjacent to cart paths where the rain washed the seed.  Rain following the spreading of the seed is always welcome, but hopefully the minor bouts of heavy rain did not create any large scale disturbances.  We received approximately 1.43" of rain Wednesday throughout the day and evening.






Overseed Day 3- Oct 5, 2011

Day three begins and we are greeted by drizzle and impending rain.  The extended hours put in the past few days have proven valuable and an intelligent decision.  We are working this morning to finish up seeding ancillary rough areas and applying a starter fertilizer to the green surrounds.  If the weather holds off, we will begin removing the seasonal annuals in preparation for the new "winter seasonal" plantings.  My hat is off to the staff for their dedication and efforts during this process. 

Drizzle in the a.m.




Overseed Day 2- Oct 4, 2011

Another extended, busy day in an attempt to out pace the rain.  We completed fairway, tee, primary rough, and collar seeding, as well as performing a second brush on the greens and an organic fertilizer application.


Pre-plant fertilizer being applied Sunday evening

Full Lely containing Ryegrass Seed

Hand Brush of the green prior to fertilizer application

Near empty seed storage- a very good sign

Overseed Day 1- Oct 3rd, 2011

The first day of course closure for the over seeding process was a productive one.  We elected to take advantage of the window of fair weather and work longer than scheduled in an effort to pre-empt potential delays due to the imposing severe weather warnings.  As a result of the extended shift, we were able to complete the topdressing and brushing of all of the greens, seeding of 85% of the fairways and approaches, and the complete seeding of all of the green surrounds, clubhouse lawns, and street entry ways. 

Subtle wind

Topdressing #1 green

#8 green - post brushing

Seeding #10 fairway (the second direction)

Rotary spreading seed in the green surrounds

Dragging in the seed on the fairway