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!
Course Maintenance Update
Mowing Heights & Frequency
Greens:
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Mowed at 0.110 inches, 7 times per week
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Double-rolled on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to enhance smoothness and speed
Tees, Collars & Approaches:
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Mowed at 0.325 inches, 3 times per week
Fairways:
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Mowed at 0.375 inches, 3 times per week
Rough:
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Mowed at 2.25 inches, once weekly
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All fescue around bunkers will be trimmed to rough height throughout the 2025 season
Pin & Tee Setup
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Greens and tees are set 6 times per week
Ensures fresh pin locations and ideal playing conditions daily
Bunkers
Routine Maintenance:
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Touch-up raking: Monday & Thursday
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Full raking: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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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:
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Smooth and firm surfaces
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Improve green speed and playability
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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:
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Plant protectants
Fertilizers (as needed)
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Growth regulators
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Pre-emergent herbicides
Applications cover all short-cut turf, roughs, range, and lawn areas.
Clubhouse Grounds
Landscaping is in full swing:
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All flowers and gardens are planted
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Beds are being weeded, mulched, and pruned
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Ongoing maintenance will ensure pristine presentation and enjoyable views throughout the season
Course Detailing
We're actively refining the course’s presentation by:
Dialing in Mowing Lines.
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Cleaning and edging cart paths
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Edging around irrigation heads and valve boxes
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Sodding and repairing cart path edges and bunker banks
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Pruning dead material, low branches, and sucker limbs from trees
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Repairing divots as needed
Racquet Sports Update
Tennis Courts:
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Watered, rolled, brushed, and lined daily
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Bi-weekly calcium applications to aid moisture retention and surface consistency
Pickleball Courts:
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Blown and cleaned every morning for optimal playability and appearance
Padel Courts:
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Fully ready for play
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Sand topdressing underway to firm the surface and enhance play speed and consistency
All walkways are addressed daily. Adjustments are being made to reduce Har-tru wash accumulation from overnight watering and rain events.