Sunday, June 26, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Managing Moss on Putting Greens
Over the past two seasons efforts to eliminate the Silvery Thread Moss that has plagued Pine Hollow's Putting Greens for years has been slow. Along with our more aggressive aeration schedule, tree removal program and hand removal, this month we will begin making chemical applications to eradicate these unsightly imperfections. Please be aware these areas will be turning off color and will have a negative aesthetic impact. The best time to make these applications is before the heat of summer sets in and once grass is actively and aggressively growing to out compete the suppressed moss. Thanks.
http://www.gcsaa.org/gcm-magazine/2015/october/gcm-oct-2015-managing-silvery-thread-moss-in-golf-course-greens
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
GOLF COURSE UPDATE 6/8/16
GOLF COURSE UPDATE 6/8/16
- Mowing Heights: GRNS .120, Tees/Collars/Approaches .375, FWYS .400, Stepcut 1”, Rough 2.5”
- Mowing Schedule: Greens-daily and double rolled Wed./Fri./Sat./Sun., Tees/Approaches/FWYS,Mon./Wed./Fri., Rough/Bunkers-twice throughout the week
- All greenside bunkers addressed with quartzite sand and rolled for firmness-fairways to follow
- GRN/FWY vertical mowing wrapped up 6/6/16 to promote upright growth and faster surfaces
- Spring and early summer plant protectant, herbicide, and fertility programs in full rotation
- Flowers and mulch for property beautification finishing up 6/10/16
With the unofficial start of summer, we have begun to shift
our focus from project work around the property to daily maintenance. As
mentioned in our last post, spring is our busiest season preparing the golf
course and grounds for most challenging 90 day stretch of the year for
agronomic purposes. At this time, I have no major concerns with any of our turf
and with the recent fertilizer and plant protectant applications I’m excited to
watch the golf course peak in the coming weeks.
As mentioned above our mowing practices for the Golf Season
are set and will stay consistent unless we face inclement weather or other
unpredictable circumstances. Some of these heights have been adjusted down with
improvements to our turf under my programs. These adjustments are made possible
by our more aggressive approach to season-long aeration, topdressing and
cultural practices for faster and firmer conditions. These perfect golf
conditions during the summer months are always challenging to all
Superintendents due to humidity, heat, and environmental stress which can sometimes
negate our hard-work even though these conditions will always be our priority.
With the most discussed and controversial surface being putting greens, we
currently mow and roll to provide a consistent speed of 12’ using the Stimp
Meter for measurement. This pace is a very acceptable speed for all handicap
players and is important for tournaments so players can practice a speed which
should be expected weekly. As always our premiere events will host
faster-putting surfaces and while accomplishing these speeds for short periods
of time is manageable, prolonged periods of pushing our greens too much and too
early could jeopardize the health of our greens for the rest of the membership.
In the summer months good decisions with sound agronomic programs to manage our
Poa-Bentgrass putting greens are vital to the season-long health of our golf
course.
In regards to our property, the clubhouse grounds are
starting to pop with color from fresh mulch and annual flowers as perennial
gardens begin to bloom. These areas will constantly be tended to in the endless
effort to keep beds weed free, bright and beautiful. Detail work is addressed
daily by our staff for the best possible presentation of our beautiful
clubhouse and surrounding grounds.
Summer weather is ahead and another great season is taking
shape here at Pine Hollow. See you on the course!
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