Thursday, April 24, 2025

INGROUND TRASH CONTAINER LOCATIONS

#15 Left Middle Tee 


#5 Left Middle Tee / #4 Green Turnaround



#11 Pond Edge Right Front of Forward Tees

#1 Left of Tees in Mulched Area



#1 Right Rough Line For Caddies or disposal #1/#18

JUST STEP ON THE PEDAL TO DISCARD TRASH



 

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

GOLF COURSE UPDATE 4/15/25

 

Thankfully, we’ve made it through the cold, rainy start to April, and the extended forecast is finally showing some promising golf weather ahead! It may feel like we've had nothing but rain and chilly days for the past couple of months, but I’m happy with where things stand out on the course.

The greens are healing up nicely from aeration and should be fully recovered this week. Rough fertilizer has been applied, and we’re continuing detail work around the property to keep everything looking sharp.

The best golf of the season is just around the corner, and after that electric finish at the Masters on Sunday, I know everyone is itching to get back out there. Let’s make the most of the great weather and get after it!

See you out on the course!

Mowing Heights & Frequency

We’re dialing in mowing to keep the course looking and playing its best:

  • Greens: Mowed at 0.125" three times per week and rolled three times. This will adjust as grass growth increases.

  • Tees, Collars & Approaches: Mowed at 0.325" twice per week.

  • Fairways: Mowed at 0.375" twice per week.

  • Rough: Will be mowed in the coming weeks to clean up winter debris and keep turf tight.

Course Setup

We’re setting up the greens and tees four times per week, ensuring fresh pins and optimal play
conditions.

Bunkers

Bunkers were cleaned and raked out through March and early April. We redistributed sand, removed weeds, and cleaned debris.

  • Routine: Touch-up raking happens twice a week, with full raking Friday–Sunday.

  • We’ll continue to improve sand consistency as we head into summer.

Topdressing Begins

Starting the week of April 14, we’ll launch our seasonal greens sanding program. Fine sand is worked into the turf to:

  • Smooth and firm the surface

  • Improve speed and playability

  • Promote healthier turf through better root zone management

This is part of our larger grooming and vertical mowing program that supports top-tier playing conditions.

Spray Program

Our full-season spray schedule kicks off next week, including:

  • Plant protectants

  • Growth regulators

  • Pre-emergent applications
    These will be applied across all short-cut turf, roughs, range, and lawns, continuing weekly through November.

Clubhouse Grounds

Landscaping is in full swing:

  • Weeding, mulching, and pre-emergents are underway in all beds.

  • Flowers will be planted the week after Mother’s Day to avoid any frost risk.

Detailing Around the Course

We’re tackling the details:

  • Cleaning up tree lines and roughs

  • Edging irrigation heads and valve boxes

  • Sodding and repairing cart path edges

These efforts are ongoing and will continue through the season.

Practice Facilities

The week of April 21, we’ll prep the driving range:

  • Mowing, divoting, and final touches

  • Ready to go in time for Men’s Opening Day

Aeration Update

As we wrap up early-season projects, we’re turning attention to aeration:

  • Deep-tine aeration on fairways, low spots, and high-traffic areas

  • Monthly needle-tine aeration on greens to maintain firmness and health

Small Projects

We’re nearly done grassing areas affected by:

  • Winter desiccation

  • Cart path removal

  • Heavy traffic
    As this wraps up, we’ll move into more regular maintenance.

New Golf Course & Range Furniture

Keep an eye out for new additions in the coming weeks:

  • Stylish new clocks with messaging at key locations

  • A welcoming starter area

  • Upgraded coolers and in-ground trash containers

Racquet Sports

As of March 31, Pickleball and Padel are open for play!

  • Tennis courts have been resurfaced and are being rolled and groomed daily.

  • Windscreens will go up starting April 21, with other detail work to follow.

Investments in Equipment

We’ve made some big (but often unnoticed) upgrades this year, including:

  • 2 Toro Sprayers – $200,000

  • 6 EZGO Utility Carts – $50,000

  • A brand new golf cart fleet – already in use and hard to miss!

Previous years’ investments:

  • 2021: $350,000 equipment package

  • 2022: New greens rollers

  • 2023: Toro TriFlex mowers – $150,000

These additions keep our maintenance team working efficiently with the best tools available.




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