April Update

#14 Fairway this week

Spring is here and it seems as though it is going to be a more normal spring. In years past it has either been very cold, or it would warm up cool down and repeat. This gradual steady warm up is good for the grass and the golf course. This gives the grass a chance to get acclimated and build a strong root system.

Hole #6 about a week ago

As temperatures have warmed up we have begin to see our playing surfaces begin to green up and start growing. We need steady temperatures so that the soils get warm, when the soils reach a steady average in the 50's the grass will begin to grow more consistently

#6 Approach this week 

All fairway areas are definitely showing positive signs coming out of winter, we do have a few small low line areas that are still slow to get going. These areas still contain a lot of Poa annua, which is the grass we do not want, if they continue to be slow to get going we will be adding seed to them and try and out compete them here while it is early in the year. 

Low line areas #15 Fairway

#15 Fairway this week 

This weekends forecast shows positive signs for some warmer weather, we should see all playing surfaces growing and greening up even more. Once there is some better, steady warmer weather and all playing surfaces are "actively" growing we will begin to think about letting golf carts roll out. Have a great weekend. 

Respectfully, 

Nick Marfise 

Golf Course Superintendent

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