We had a pretty strong thunder storm pass through last night that covered us with pea size hail. It dumped an inch of rain on us. We also had another storm pass through this morning. For those reasons we will not be able to cut greens. We will be concentrating on clean up for Friday and this weekend.
Today we were not able to cut or roll greens. They are too soft for that practice. We are able to change pin placements and rake bunkers. Course is very saturated everywhere. Due to the heavy rain forecasted, club officials decided to postpone opening day one week. A good decision since 2 inches of rain fell today. On a positive note all of the new bunkers held up well. Only had three bunkers with some minor issues but they will be an ongoing process until we get them right. Tomorrow is the Oliver Moon qualifier match. It is going to be a wet and soggy day. I don't know if we will be able to cut greens or not. If we do they will be single cut only. Bunkers will be repaired and I will have workers on course all day to try to catch up on some work. This was taken two weeks ago. This was a week ago. This was today. Filling in well. UPDATE - 4/24/14 Coming along well. Bent is slowly starting to germinate. Temperatures are not helping recovery. UPDATE: 5/1/14 It's getting close. This was a picture of 13 two weeks ago. This was the same green today. Things are progressing well. UPDATE - 4/24/14 Recovery will be slow. We are trying to speed up germination by putting covers on to keep heat in the soil. UPDATE: 5/1/14 Almost ready. |
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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
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