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:
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Team Cup – Our traditional start to the fall golf season with members teaming up to compete for this year’s title.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Brent Peveich, GCS
FALL AERATION SCHEDULE:
GREENS:
***October 10/20/25 – ½” Hollow Tine Aeration w/ Heavy Topdressing
ROOT PUSHING IN OPEN HOLE
(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:
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- 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
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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.
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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
