Preparing tall grass area for hard frscue conversion

Justin sprays the tall grass between # 2 and 18 tees with roundup, a non-selcetive herbicide that will kill existing vegitation. The area will be converted to hard fescue in late August.

Goosegrass control on driving range tee

We are testing a new product to cotrol gosegrass. So far results are promising.

Deep time aerification

Jesus and Jose deep tine weak spots in fairways to releive compaction and aide in recovery.

Hand watering greens

Hand watering is an important part of keeping greens healthy. To the left of the photo Jesus uses a water meter to measure soil moisture and white flags to mark dry spots.

Working on drainage

Jose, Jesus, Gilberto and Arnulfo correct repair a clogged drain between 17 & 8 fairways.

Another steamy day

Hot, humid weather continues to take it's toll on the course. Relief is not expected until Sunday or Monday.

Drainage on 16

The crew is correcting a drainage issue in front of 16 forward tee.

Cooling the grass

Bryan is syringing # 8 green to cool the grass. This takes only a few minutes and is critical to plant survival. Your patience while he performs this task is appreciated.

Syringing fairways

Fairways will be syringed during hot afternoons. Sprinklers may come up unexpectedly.

On this day, another 4" of rain fell.

13 Green under water from substantial rain today

14 Fairway underwater due to excessive rain today

Another angle of 14 Fairway underwater

Keeping cool

Rafael syringes # 10 green. Syringing is a light dew on the green that cools the grass as it evaporates. This is an essential task on very hot days. It only takes a few minutes to do a green so your patience is appreciated.

Directional signs

Directional signs and ropes are provided to assist in knowing where to go and where not to go with your cart. During these wet days it is important to follow the signs provided.

Topdressing greens .

Justin is topdressig greens. This should help us manage some of the puffiness from the excessive rain.

Wet conditions.

Even small amounts of rain are starting to cause issues on the course. Standing water effects mowing schedules. Playability and plant healt can also be affected. Cart usage can cause significant damage on saturated ground.