We were able to use a 1 ton vibratory roller on 10 and 18 greens today. This will smooth out any small bumps that may have appeared form the winter. This was also used on the short game area fairway as well as the new drain lines on 2 and 5. We may need to do this process a few times on the drain lines to get them level with the rest of the fairway.
As of today we have 14 greens open. We are planning on opening 10 and 18 for play next Thursday, weather dependent. As for 13 and 16, they are coming along great form a few weeks ago. I am hoping to have them open the week of men's opening day. Although that could be sooner if the weather starts to warm up. Come back and check to see the progress of the greens. Some great information in this article. This is a link to a USGA report on how trees impact slope ratings of golf courses. Compares slope rating on some championship courses that have removed trees. It shows that the removal of trees was minimal to the slope rating. A question was asked, why does some of the grass on the greens look like it's growing faster than others? Is there something wrong? This is because there are two different types of grass on our greens. That grow in different ways. The picture below will show the difference between the two. Just when we thought it was finished, below freezing temps and an inch of snow. I really hope there is not too much damage to the turf. I don't think we can take any more of this.
The winter was very rough to the course this year. Especially to two greens this year, 13 and 16. They will be closed to play for a while until they heal. Yesterday we spiked, seeded, topdressed and covered both of them. We should see germination in about 2 weeks as long as the weather warms up again. We had great temps starting last week but now they are calling for 20's and possible snow tonight. I really don't think that winter is going to end this year. On a positive note, 10 and 18 are progressing well. They will probably be open before the damaged greens will be. The construction of the surrounds that finished late in the year is still rooting and will take a few more weeks to be safe to walk on. The construction company will be coming back in a week or so to finish any work that needs to be completed. |
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Gino Marchetti Assistant Superintendent
Les Lear Assistant Superintendent
Brandon Wisnosky Assistant-in-Training
Melinda Wesley Foreman
Bill Noll Mechanic Jim Saslo Past Employees
Drew White - Superintendent of south course at Westchester Country Club Patrick Moran - Superintendent Berwick Country Club Josh Dixon - LA Country Club Related Links
GCSAA Pocono Turfgrass Association USGA Glen Oak Country Club Penn State Turfgrass Science Penn State Turf Management Mark Mungeam - GOCC Archeitect Total Turf - 10 &18 Tee Project 2013 White Construction - Bunker Project 2013 Maintenance Calender
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