So the aerification is done.........................now what?

Well, in a way we wait. Only time will allow the turf to grow itself enough to heal so all greens are back to 100%. Once that happens, we can lower the height of cut and get to the green speeds and smooth putts we are looking for. For the next week we will be mowing greens in the afternoon. If you were playing on Friday you may have been interrupted by Murray and me trying to mow greens around play. The reason for this afternoon mow is that the sand sticks to the mowers when there is any moisture present. Mowing in the morning when dew is present only cause’s problems as the sand sticks to the rollers and drums and then falls into clumps on the putting surface. The goal is to leave the sand where it is and let the turf grow up and overtop. So mowing when the turf is dry is our best option to promote faster and proper healing.

With the cool wet spring we dealt with we are currently behind in many jobs. At this point our labour is under budget by approximately $12,000

This is not a savings, it is a sign of all the jobs we could not get done that still needs our attention. Not that I want to point out weakness on the course, but you don’t have to look too hard to see all the things we still need to finish. Like the stump removal areas which need finishing with soil and sod. The drain line on the right side of 16 is still open. We are behind in the trimming…………..I mean have you looked at the grass around the bunkers????

Mulch need to be hauled out of the parking lot and taken down to 5 and 12 greens and spread out, divots in fairways need attention, we have sod to finish up at the 2^nd and 11^th tees, bench pads at the 6^th and 14^th tees still need flagstone, bunkers need fine tuning, weeds need spraying. There are irrigation sprinklers to adjust, soil to add around the catch basin back right of 14 green before we can finish and sod…………wow, the list goes on. So thanks for being patience with us whether we are mowing greens around you in the afternoon, or whether your ball comes to land in an area that’s not ready for play, we will get to these jobs!

On a side not long time and dedicated staff member Mickey McCue has been off with some minor health issues. He is currently on medication and resting comfortably at home. Doctors are watching to make sure medication is improving his condition and although we think he will be off for a few more weeks, we anticipate him back for June at the latest. Get well soon Mick!