GOLF COURSE UPDATE 4/17/24

 

WOW!!! As always Masters Weekend doesn't disappoint and usually finds us eagerly anticipating the upcoming golf season. 

As the Green Department gears up for another fantastic year, I wanted to welcome you back or welcome you to our great Club.

As many of you have seen we have a golf course that is waking up from it's winter slumber nicely and we are primed to have great conditions earlier than usual. One upside to the rain we have had all spring so far is that we were forced to modify our aerification schedule to the extent that all surfaces will only be minimally disturbed this spring, please check the below schedule. Another upside is that with all the rain, a few warm days, and my agronomic program the property is ready ahead of schedule. I anticipate greens smoothing out, gaining speed, and performing at a high level well before the normal timeframe and I know everyone is excited to experience Pine Hollow at it's best.

In the coming days, if you haven't noticed already, we have been and will be making a number of improvements around the golf course. We have installed drainage in multiple areas to get carts out earlier after rain events, releveled a number of forward tees, and will be continuing the bunker project on holes 1,5,9,12,13,17 to complete all our greenside bunkers. These improvements along with the clubhouse enhancements are all exciting and much anticipated by long time members and will be great for those of you who are just being welcomed into our family. As always, we remain committed to providing top-notch service and maintaining the highest standards of course conditions. Our team is working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every aspect of you membership exceeds your expectations too.

Lastly, I encourage each of you to take full advantage of your membership benefits. Whether its browsing our high-end golf shop, accessing our great teaching staff thru our practice facilities, or enjoying the best food and beverage on the North Shore we feel like our team and amenities separate us from everyone else. I'm proud to wear our logo and know that everyday this team is dedicated to make sure that you are too.

Thank you for for being a valued member of this family and all your support you have shown my team as your Superintendent the past ten seasons. Here's to a fantastic year and many more to come filled with memorable rounds and lasting friendships out on the course.

Yours For Better Turf,

Brent Peveich

GCS

• MOWING HEIGHTS - GREENS are mowed daily at .115" and 2x rolled Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday. TEES/COLLARS/APPROACHES Mowed at .325" 3x time per week. FWYS Mowed at .375" 3x time per week. ROUGHS will be mowed as growth and demand is necessary in the coming weeks.
  
• TOPDRESSING - Our topdressing program will return to the aggressive approach I have had in years past. This may seem like a nuisance at times but the short and long term benefits from this process will impact ball roll, green speed, firmness, and plant health.
• BUNKERS - Bunkers will be raked fully multiple times per week as play dictates and touched up after light usage. Please remember our hazards also need your help throughout the year, if you are in a bunker please think of your fellow members and rake yourself out if no caddie is present.
• CLUBHOUSE ENHANCEMENTS - All pavers and walkway around the Front Circle Entrance is complete. This work matches the walks from the tennis and new patio added around the back of the clubhouse. We will also be finishing bathrooms at the pool and halfway house with a much anticipated renovation to improve our member experience. We have also continued the Front Circle Pond with the additions of two new Otterbine Fountains. These additions should help promote a healthier pond free of algae and aesthetically pleasing.
• GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION - Our work to finish all green side bunkers has been significantly delayed due the the rain all spring. We are now expecting the start date to be Monday April 22. Some greens will be out of play while work is being completed so please be patient as we make these necessary improvements.
• AERATION - Our entire Aeration schedule this spring has changed due to the relentless storms and cleaned efforts. We will only solid tine surfaces this spring which will have minimal impact to you golf game. Please reference the below schedule for future dates.
• CHEF'S GARDEN - FARM TO TABLE AT PHC . In the coming weeks a collaboration will begin with the Green and Culinary Depts. to enhance and expand our garden here at the club. We will be adding a significant amount of square footage for more options and more vegetables to be used and incorporated by Chef Rezart and his team. KEEP POSTED!!!
  
  
• IRRIGATION CHARGING - Our irrigation system is charged and all major repair work has been completed. All bathrooms are officially open as of Wednesday 4/16. Please keep posted as bathrooms at the halfway house may be closed in the coming weeks for renovation.
• TENNIS COURT UPDATE - All windscreens are hung and courts are currently being improved by detailing subsurface and installing new center strap anchors. Resurfacing courts for opening April 26th.
• PICKLEBALL / PADEL UPDATE - All Pickleball and Padel Courts are set to open April 26th. 

PINE HOLLOW CLUB 2024 AERATION SCHEDULE

GREENS:

• **March 3/25/24– 3/8” Hollow Tine Aeration w/ no sand (5%) NO GO
• *Monthly (May to July) – ¼” Solid Venting Tine (no removal)
• ***August 8/12/24 or 8/19/24– 3/8 ” Hollow Tine Aeration and Light Sand Topdressing (5%)
• ***October 10/28/24 – ½” Hollow Tine Aeration w/ Heavy Topdressing (8%)
•   ***December – 5/8” Solid Deep Tine Aeration w/ Heavy Topdressing

*    Minimal disruption to putting surface (healing time a few days)

**  Medium disruption to putting surface (healing time 7-10 days)

***Most disruption to putting surface (healing time 10-14 days)

Emphasis put on removing 20% of surface area per year

TEES:

• March 3/26/24 - 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing NO GO
• August 8/13/24- 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing
• October - 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing

      FAIRWAYS:

• March 3/27/24 – 5/8” Hollow Tine Aeration (COURSE CLOSED) NO GO
• April 4/15/24 – ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration (no cleaning necessary)
• August -  ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration (no cleaning necessary) w/ Verticut
• October – Graden Dethatching of Fwys/Approaches or ¾ Solid Deep-Tine
• November - ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration

      ROUGHS: All Roughs and Lawns will be aerated starting in November.

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