Pine Hollow Green Department: 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025

As the days grow shorter and daylight savings time settles in, it’s a reminder that another golf season is slowly winding down. Yet even with the change in light, there’s still plenty of good golf to be enjoyed here at Pine Hollow. The turf remains healthy, the colors are still beautiful, and the course continues to reward those who take advantage of the good days we still have ahead.
This season marks my 12th year as your Golf Course Superintendent — a milestone that fills me with gratitude and pride for all that our team has accomplished during this stretch. Each year brings its own challenges and triumphs, but what remains constant is the support, appreciation, and relationships I have been fortunate enough to build with our membership. It’s that shared love of the game and our property that keeps me and the Green Department motivated to deliver the best possible conditions for you.
As we transition into the quieter months, know that our work doesn’t stop. Below is a preview of some of the projects we have planned, and next month I will share more about the many things the Green Department does behind the scenes throughout the off-season. As always regardless of if you here, traveling, or heading south we’ll continue caring for the course and preparing it for another great year ahead.

Thank you for making this past season such a memorable one. I look forward to seeing you on the course while the weather still allows — there’s still great golf left to play!

Yours For Better Turf,
Brent Peveich, GCS

Mowing Schedule

Greens:
Mowed at .125 3 times per week or as needed between sand topdressings. Higher HOC will provide our surfaces the ability to build root mass going into winter dormancy.
Double-rolled on busy days if frost/weather/tee sheet cooperates.
Tees, Collars & Approaches:
Mowed at 0.350 inches, 2 times per week
Fairways:
Mowed at 0.375 inches, 1 time per week
Rough:
All rough will be mowed for the final time of 2025 week of 11/8/25.
Pin & Tee Setup
Greens and tees are setup according to weather and and demands for play. Frost may impact our ability to reset course prior to early play. Thank you for your understanding.
Tees will stay on course until colder weather dictates with play and greens will stay open until we have consistent freeze thaw cycles or frozen conditions set in for winter.

Bunkers

Routine Maintenance:
Touch-up raking: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Full raking: Friday
Sand consistency: All bunkers will be blown out on Fridays to keep as free and clear of tree debris as possible.
Topdressing Program
Our biweekly greens topdressing with fine sand has concluded. This process in-season is essential and promotes:
Smooth and firm surfaces
Improve green speed and playability
Support root zone health and turf vigor
Once growth slows down we will begin topdressing greens with sand between rain events to build a protective layer of sand for insulation against harsh winter weather
Spray Program

Applications cover all short-cut turf, roughs, range, and lawn areas. These areas will all be sprayed and protected with final applications until final freeze.
Clubhouse Grounds
Landscaping is ongoing:
All flowers have been removed and beds prepped for winter bulb planting.
All perennial beds will be cutdown in the coming weeks and cleaned of debris for the offseason.
Ongoing maintenance will ensure pristine presentation and enjoyable views throughout the fall season.
Course Detailing
We're actively refining the course’s presentation by:
Daily leaf removal from clubhouse, playing surfaces, and pickleball courts.
Winterization all irrigation, bathrooms, tennis, and lawns week of 11/3/25.
Clean, raise/level, reset irrigation heads around greens/surrounds.
Edge clean cart path edges
Pruning dead material, low branches, and sucker limbs from trees.
Repairing divots as needed.
Racquet Sports Update
Tennis Courts:
Officially Closed as of Sunday 11/2/25
Pickleball Courts:
Blown and cleaned every morning for optimal playability and appearance - will close depending on play and weather.
Padel Courts:
Officially Closed

ALL AERATION SCHEDULE:
GREENS:

ROOT PUSHING IN OPEN HOLE
October 10/20/25 – 5/8” Hollow Tine Aeration w/ Heavy Topdressing
(8%) COMPLETE
  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)
TEES:
AUGUST MORNING DEEPTINE PIC
October 10/22/25 - 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing COMPLETE
      FAIRWAYS:
October 10/20/25 – Dethatching of Fwys/Apps or ¾ Solid Deep-Tine COMPLETE
November - ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration - PENDING EQUIP. REPAIR

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

Current Projects/2026 CAP EX

#16 Tee Complex – Worksheet and artwork on schedule. Work may begin in November thru winter and ready for Men's Opening Day.
Hole #10 Green – Cart Path – New asphalt path March 2026 Final grading to be completed using on-site fill/soil and sod.
Drainage Projects – Holes #5, #16, #17.
Fairway Bunkers – Holes #18 & #4 – Gravel available; sand procurement and equipment rentals (aligned with drainage work) remain pending.
Green & Surround Heads – Raising all heads (in-house) to improve water distribution and minimize runoff.
Winter Property Line Work / Tree Work– Continued clearing: Hole #6 tee area and Hole #7 property line extending to Highwood Road residents/maintenance road. We will also continue with tree work around course. We will be pruning low/overhanging/damaged branches. Also continue to selectively remove trees from our Tree Management Plan while also being sensitive to properties integrity. All work will be planned and coordinated with our Pro Staff.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

What an incredible stretch of weather we’ve had since early August! Pine Hollow has enjoyed some of the best golf conditions in recent memory, and it has been a true pleasure seeing so many of you out on the course taking advantage of it. Adding to the excitement, it was Ryder Cup week here on Long Island, a truly special moment for golf in our area. I hope many of you were able to experience this world-class event—it was a reminder of how vibrant and inspiring the game can be, especially so close to home.

Our Green Team delivered one of the strongest late-summer finishes I’ve experienced in my time here. The crew worked tirelessly—hand-watering, mowing, and maintaining every detail of the property—during what was also one of the busiest stretches we’ve had in years.

We started September with a great turnout for the Team Cup Tournament, then turned right around to host the First Annual Vanderbilt Two-Day Member Guest. I couldn’t have been more proud of how the course presented: firm fairways, tournament-quality greens, and roughs that challenged players of all levels. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the appreciation expressed for both the golf course and the club as a whole was truly rewarding.

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated—you make these events special. They are only as good as the people who come together to enjoy them, and Pine Hollow continues to shine because of your enthusiasm and support.

Looking ahead to “Golftober,” we have plenty of great golf on deck, starting with the Superintendent’s Revenge. With cooler weather settling in and the seasons changing, conditions will be ideal for memorable fall golf.

Please take a look at the schedules below for upcoming aeration, project work, and course updates. We are excited to finish the season strong, continue building momentum for 2026, and, as always, we deeply appreciate your support.

Yours For Better Turf,

Brent Peveich, GCS

FALL AERATION SCHEDULE:

GREENS:
ROOT PUSHING IN OPEN HOLE
October 10/20/25 – 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)
TEES:
AUGUST MORNING DEEPTINE PIC
October 10/22/25 - 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing
      FAIRWAYS:
October 10/20/25 – Dethatching of Fwys/Apps or ¾ Solid Deep-Tine
November - ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration

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

2025 Accomplishments

#16/#17 Beds Beautification – Removed and transplanted all plant material to the Pro Shop and Main Drive; installed stripe sod to fescue and seeded wildflowers in Spring 2025 to create a cohesive aesthetic.
Tennis Hillside Preparation – Prepped area for wildflower planting in Spring 2025.
#15 Tee Complex Cart path – Removed all path and sodded area. Area worked out great and new needs aeration along where old path sat.
Irrigation Upgrades – Ran wire from tennis controller to booster pump (in-house) and upgraded all clubhouse controllers to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi controllers worked great but still issues with pm pump system. To be addressed fall 2025.
Main Drive & Surrounding Areas – Cleared wooded areas around main drive ponds, parking lot, left of #2, and left of #3.
Equipment Investments – Purchased new sprayers and new EZ Go carts.
Parking Lot Improvements – Installed concrete dividers for organized material storage.

Current Projects/2026 CAP EX

#16 Tee Complex – Worksheet and artwork on schedule. Work may begin in November thru winter and ready for Men's Opening Day.
Hole #10 Green – Cart Path – New asphalt path March 2026 Final grading to be completed using on-site fill/soil and sod.
Drainage Projects – Holes #5, #16, #17.
Fairway Bunkers – Holes #18 & #4 – Gravel available; sand procurement and equipment rentals (aligned with drainage work) remain pending.
Green & Surround Heads – Raising all heads (in-house) to improve water distribution and minimize runoff.
Winter Property Line Work / Tree Work– Continued clearing: Hole #6 tee area and Hole #7 property line extending to Highwood Road residents/maintenance road. We will also continue with tree work around course. We will be pruning low/overhanging/damaged branches. Also continue to selectively remove trees from our Tree Management Plan while also being sensitive to properties integrity. All work will be planned and coordinated with our Pro Staff.

Mowing Schedule

Greens:
Mowed at .125 7 times per week once we finish tournament play. Higher HOC will provide our surfaces the ability to build root mass going into winter dormancy.
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 2.25 inches, once weekly, this height is lower than all summer season and will again be dropped to 2 in once leaf sweeping season begins in the coming weeks.
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: Recent sand depth checks and cleanings have given us a consistent base to finish the season strong. One more round will be performed in the month of October.
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. We will make our final applications in early December prior to freezing conditions, including:

Plant protectants
Fertilizers (as needed)
Growth regulators
Seed Head Suppression apps for spring 2026
Applications cover all short-cut turf, roughs, range, and lawn areas.
Clubhouse Grounds
Landscaping is ongoing:
Lawns with poor irrigation and heavy traffic have been sprayed, aerated, and seeded to restore any areas back to full coverage. Some areas experienced more stress than we have seen in some time and will be renovated. Thanks for supporting any work our guys do to hold the property up to our high expectations.
All flowers are still thriving and will stay in beds until first frosts dictate! Some fall plantings in pots will begin prior to fall festival. Bulbs will be planted in November as you may have noticed in spring of 2025.
Fall pruning of shrubs and landscape is continuous as plants grow during the season.
Beds are continuously being weeded, mulched, and pruned. Once we finish, we lap back around for the freshest appearance possible.
Ongoing maintenance will ensure pristine presentation and enjoyable views throughout the season.
Course Detailing
We're actively refining the course’s presentation by:
Edging around irrigation heads and valve boxes. All will be complete again early Oct.
Sodding and repairing cart path edges and bunker banks mostly complete but ongoing as necessary. Please follow directional roping and staking while keeping carts to paths as much as possible.
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. Scoreboards are all stored for the season and we will be scaling back court detail as Alina decides and as usage declines.
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
Court will be available until weather and usage dictates

Monday, September 1, 2025

GREEN DEPARTMENT UPDATE 9/1/25

As we move into one of the most beautiful times of the year at Pine Hollow, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey this season has been. This summer brought multiple heat waves and extended periods without rain, yet our team rose to the challenge. Thanks to their dedication, hard work, and relentless effort, the golf course not only endured but thrived under the most demanding conditions.

This season also delivered one of the most memorable Club Championships in my twelve seasons at Pine Hollow—a true showcase of sportsmanship, skill, and camaraderie. I am deeply grateful to be part of this family and to share in moments like these with all of you. Congratulations to all our Champions but especially to Phil Gutterman and his incredible accomplishment of raising the trophy for his 22nd time here at Pine Hollow.

Now, as the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to turn, fall golf will soon be upon us. The course is in excellent shape and ready for a season filled with crisp mornings and a golf course prepared to have an all-time finish to what has already been a fantastic year.

Here’s what’s ahead:

Team Cup – Our traditional start to the fall golf season with members teaming up to compete for this year’s title.
Two-Day Member-Guest – Our marquee invitational event, featuring two days of championship golf and Pine Hollow hospitality. This competitive event is exciting on so many levels for us here at the Club and I can already feel the anticipation building from the team to execute a championship caliber golf course.
Ryder Cup Week at Bethpage – The world’s spotlight will shine on Long Island, offering a rare opportunity to celebrate the game at its highest level right in our backyard. This is a once in a lifetime event for us here so please take the opportunity to join in.
Superintendent’s Revenge – October – A member favorite where our grounds team gets creative with daring pin placements and unexpected challenges. The ideas and collaboration with the Pro Staff and Chef is my favorite part and I'm blessed to have such a great group to think our way thru the Men's Closing Event.

Fall at Pine Hollow is always a special time—a season when the course shines, and our Club comes together to celebrate theses events, memories, and traditions that mean so much to all of us. The photo above was taken on a morning when I paused to watch the sunrise, and the day just felt different—a reminder to slow down and appreciate where we are. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to be here, caring for this remarkable property, and it’s moments like these that make the hard work of summer all worthwhile. On behalf of the entire Green Department, we look forward to seeing you on the course and sharing in everything the rest of the season has to offer.

Yours For Better Turf,
Brent Peveich, GCS

FALL AERATION SCHEDULE:
GREENS:
ROOT PUSHING IN OPEN HOLE
October 10/20/25 – 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)
TEES:
AUGUST MORNING DEEPTINE PIC
October 10/22/25 - 5/8” Hollow Tine Tee Aeration with Sand Topdressing
      FAIRWAYS:
October 10/20/25 – Dethatching of Fwys/Apps or ¾ Solid Deep-Tine
November - ¾” Solid Deep-Tine Aeration

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

Mowing Heights & Frequency

#14 DURING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Greens:
Mowed at .110 7 times per week once we get back to the Tournament Schedule we expect to lower HOC to .105 and significantly cut back on watering daily
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 2.5 inches, once weekly, this height will be dropped after Men's Member Guest as cooler temperatures set in and will aid in leaf cleanup. I know we have discussed HOC in rough a lot lately. It came thru the heat in exceptional shape and we will adjust in the month of September
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 will be detailed prior to Team Cup and Men's Member Guest Event
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.
GOLF IS GOOD
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:
Lawns with poor irrigation and heavy traffic will be sprayed, aerated, and seeded to restore any areas back to full coverage. Some areas experienced more stress than we have seen in some time and will be renovated. Thanks for supporting any work our guys do to hold the property up to our high expectations.
All flowers are thriving! We will be thinning out some perennial beds and wildflower areas as flowers start to get past their flowering prime. This will continue in September where necessary.
Fall pruning of shrubs and landscape is continuous as plants grow during the season.
Beds are continuously being weeded, mulched, and pruned. Once we finish, we lap back around for the freshest appearance possible.
Remember: the more rain we get, the faster undesirable plants return
Ongoing maintenance will ensure pristine presentation and enjoyable views throughout the season.
Course Detailing
We're actively refining the course’s presentation by:
Edging around irrigation heads and valve boxes.
Sodding and repairing cart path edges and bunker banks as heat and wear impact our appearance. Please follow directional roping and staking while keeping carts to paths as much as possible.
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
Walkways cleaned as much as possible. Note: overnight watering and storms may wash material onto paths—please use caution as these areas 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
Sand topdressing can be applied to firm the surface and enhance play speed and consistency

Monday, August 4, 2025

GREEN DEPARTMENT UPDATE 8/4/25

Here we are — Club Championship week at Pine Hollow Club! This is always one of the most exciting times of the year, and after the rollercoaster of weather we've had, it's even more rewarding to say the golf course is prepped and ready for a strong finish to the season.

We began 2025 with a spring filled with below-normal temperatures and above-average rainfall, which transitioned almost immediately into stretches of intense heat and drought. Despite the challenges, our team has worked tirelessly to keep the course healthy, playable, and tournament-ready — and we couldn’t be prouder of the results.

As we look ahead, August marks a turning point in our season. Not only are we wrapping up the peak of tournament play, but we’re also beginning preparations for our final slate of fall events in September and October. At the same time, we’re laying down the foundation for a strong 2026 season, agronomically speaking.

As many of you know from seasons past, late summer is the time we begin restorative work on the course. This includes turf recovery in any stressed areas, aeration across various playing surfaces, and a brief period of easing back on conditioning to allow for healing. By Labor Day Weekend, we’ll be ramping back up to deliver firm, fast conditions heading into the home stretch.

Below this message, you’ll find a breakdown of our upcoming agronomic plans and projects. I believe in sharing the “why” behind our decisions — it’s part of how we continue to care for this great property with the long-term in mind.

On a personal note, I just want to say: this season has been a lot of fun for me and the entire Green Department team. Battling the elements alongside a dedicated staff and an engaged membership is what makes Pine Hollow such a special place. Now, it’s your turn to battle the course — and your fellow competitors — in the remaining rounds of the Club Championship.

Best of luck to all the players!
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our work over the past 11 seasons. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and can’t wait to finish strong with some awesome golf still to come.