Pine Hollow Green Department: June 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

As we roll into summer, I wanted to take a moment to update you on course conditions, share some important reminders, and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable season here at the club.

The past couple of weeks leading into Member-Guest certainly kept our team on their toes. A severe thunderstorm and microburst left us with significant tree damage, downed power lines, flooded areas of the course, and plenty of debris to clean up. Mother Nature didn’t stop there — we were immediately hit with one of the most intense heat waves this club has experienced in the last decade. Despite the challenges, I’m incredibly proud of how our staff rallied to get the property ready for your play and enjoyment.

With the arrival of summer, I'd like to kindly remind everyone of a few simple golf course etiquette practices that help us keep the course in top condition for all:

PLEASE LAY DOWN WHEN HOT AFTER USE

Please take a moment to repair ball marks on greens. A little effort goes a long way in keeping surfaces smooth and healthy.
Rake bunkers after use to ensure consistent playing conditions for your fellow members.
Be mindful of rope, stake, and signage, which are in place to guide traffic and protect sensitive areas.
Park golf carts on paths where designated, especially around tees and greens, to prevent unnecessary wear.

You may notice our maintenance staff working on the course during your round. While we always try to minimize interference with play, please understand they are out there early and often to provide the best possible conditions for you. A friendly wave and a bit of patience go a long way — we appreciate your cooperation.

Summer is as much about enjoying the club as it is about taking care of yourselves. With the heat sticking around, I encourage everyone to stay hydrated, take advantage of the cooling towel stations placed throughout the course, and don’t forget to enjoy a stop by the pool and Tiki Bar for some well-earned refreshments.

Lastly, we’re all looking forward to the July 4th Fireworks Celebration, which promises to be another fantastic evening at the club. Please remember to stay safe during the festivities. While our team will be out the following morning to clean up, you may still notice some remnants like fireworks debris or minor burn marks in the roughs and bunkers — we appreciate your understanding as we work to restore everything promptly.

Most importantly, have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the summer season. Stay cool, stay safe, and I’ll see you out on the course.

Course Maintenance Update

Mowing Heights & Frequency

Greens:

Mowed at 0.110 inches, 7 times per week
Double-rolled on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to enhance smoothness and speed

Tees, Collars & Approaches:

Mowed at 0.350 inches, 3 times per week

Fairways:

Mowed at 0.375 inches, 3 times per week

Rough:

Mowed at 2.75 inches, once weekly
All fescue around bunkers will be trimmed to rough height throughout the 2025 season

Pin & Tee Setup

Greens and tees are set 6 times per week
Ensures fresh pin locations and ideal playing conditions daily

Bunkers

Routine Maintenance:

Touch-up raking: Monday & Thursday
Full raking: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Sand consistency: Thin areas are topped off as needed; recent sand depth checks and cleanings have been completed
Bunker Detail: Bunkers are living features of the golf course—constantly evolving due to raking, wind, moisture levels, turf health, and natural debris like clippings, leaves, and soil. Their edges shift subtly with each weather event and maintenance cycle, and while we work diligently to provide consistent playability, it's important to remember their primary purpose: they are hazards.
Our goal is always to present the most consistent, fair, and strategic bunkers possible, but perfection is not the intent. These features are meant to challenge players and penalize errant shots. We strive to balance playability with the integrity of what a bunker is meant to be—an obstacle.
We’re fortunate to have bunkers originally shaped by one of the game’s great minds—Gil Hanse—whose work in the 1990s gave our course its bold, rugged style. His vision gave us bunkers that are not only visually striking, but that carry true strategic weight in your decision-making. Their natural roughness, irregular edges, and evolving contours are part of what makes them so compelling—and so difficult to replicate without years of natural weathering.
We’ll continue detailing and refining these bunkers throughout the season, always with an eye on preserving their character while enhancing playability where possible.

Topdressing Program

Our biweekly greens topdressing with fine sand is underway to:

Smooth and firm surfaces
Improve green speed and playability
Support root zone health and turf vigor

This program complements our vertical mowing and grooming strategy aimed at top-tier playing conditions.

Spray Program

The full-season spray schedule is active and continues weekly through November, including:

Plant protectants
Fertilizers (as needed)
Growth regulators
Pre-emergent herbicides

Applications cover all short-cut turf, roughs, range, and lawn areas.

Clubhouse Grounds

Landscaping is in full swing:

All flowers and gardens are planted and thriving
Beds are continuously being weeded, mulched, and pruned . Once we finish we lap back around for the refreshest appearance possible. Remember the more rain we get the fast the undesirable plants come back.
Ongoing maintenance will ensure pristine presentation and enjoyable views throughout the season

Course Detailing

We're actively refining the course’s presentation by:

Cleaning and edging cart paths will continue as time permits. This is one of the hardest projects to continue as summer dictates how much we can accomplish
Edging around irrigation heads and valve boxes will continue
Sodding and repairing cart path edges and bunker banks will continue as heat and wear impact our appearance
Pruning dead material, low branches, and sucker limbs from trees
Repairing divots as needed

Racquet Sports Update

Tennis Courts:

Watered, rolled, brushed, and lined daily
Bi-weekly calcium applications to aid moisture retention and surface consistency
All walkways will be cleaned as much as possible. Remember our courts drain to the paths so overnight watering and storms unfortunately wash material where we walk. Please use caution as material build between cleanings can be slick

Pickleball Courts:

Blown and cleaned every morning for optimal playability and appearance

Padel Courts:

Fully ready for play and our pro-staff is ready to show you this exciting game. If you haven't played yet.........you're missing out!
Sand topdressing can be applied to firm the surface and enhance play speed and consistency

Yours for Better Turf,

Brent Peveich

GCS

Sunday, June 1, 2025

GREEN DEPARTMENT UPDATE 6/1/25

The unofficial start of summer has come and gone, and with Memorial Day Weekend now in the rearview mirror, we are full steam ahead into the heart of the 2025 golf season! After a spring filled with wild swings in temperatures and more than our fair share of rainy or windy events, I’m proud to say the golf course and the entire property are ready for the marathon that lies ahead.

We’ve got a full calendar loaded with Member events, tournaments, and family functions—so be sure to take a look at your schedule and get everything circled. You won’t want to miss a thing.

I’m thrilled to share that our full crew is back, energized, and ready to deliver the standard you’ve come to expect—and the one I demand every single day. In my 12th season as your superintendent, I can confidently say this feels like the year we will all be talking about for years to come. The course is poised for one of its best seasons yet.

As we transition into the summer rhythm, we’re shifting focus away from the smaller projects and putting all of our energy into detailing, dialing in playing surfaces, and tightening up our daily and tournament prep. We’re entering watering season now, and I’m genuinely excited to watch all our collective efforts shine through on the course. The team is ready to push our surfaces to a level where, when you walk off 18, your first thought is: “That was a day.”

From precision mowing to greens rolling, fresh pins, and clean edges—we’re here to elevate every round. Whether you're competing, practicing, or just out to enjoy a walk with friends or family, our goal remains the same: to make every visit to the Club feel like your own personal escape.

On behalf of myself and the entire Grounds Team, thank you for your continued support. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of your game, your traditions, and your community here at the Club.

Let’s make 2025 one to remember. See you out there!