Deep tine aeration in the rough

Aeration of all kinds is part of our winter work and helps keep the grass healthy throughout the year.

Parking lot repairs are complete

Road closed

Two trees are being removed from the roadside due to safety concerns.

Lower lot tree work

Trees were removed at the lower lot for safety reasons. The fence will be replaced immediately and new trees added later in the spring.

Tennis deck lights

The new light installation at the tennis deck has been completed.

Tennis deck lights

Skip is installing lighting at on the tennis deck.

Bunker sodding

 

Bunker faces were sodded this week. 

Bunker work begins this week.

About 10 bunkers will require some repairs. Work should be completed this week.

Sodding the chipping area

The entire chipping area is being sodded to creeping bentgrass.

Seed preparation

The areas along the stream have been cut back due to an invasive weed population. The areas will be seeded with a more aggressive wildflower seed mix.

Chipping area update

Grading of the chipping area will continue this week. We are planning to sod the entire area to bentgrass early next week. This will create some additional chipping space.

Work begins on removal of chipping area bunker

We are filling the bunker in the middle of the chipping area. The ill-place bunker is a safety concern. Once filled the area will be sodded to creeping bentgrass and mowed the same as the rest of the chipping area.

Aeration and topdessing continues

Greens aeration is finished. We will continue topdressing for the next few weeks to ensure the holes stay filled with sand.

12th fairway continues to progress

We are pleased with the progress on the 12th fairway. You may play from the new areas however we ask that you keep carts off the new grass for the rest of the season.

More topdressing

In is important to ensure the aerification holes stay fill to the tops. As the sand settles we will continue to add topdressing over the next 2 weeks.

Sand topdressing

After the greens are aerated the holes are filled with sand.

Greens aeration

Greens aeration started yesturday. Greens 1-7 and 11-16 are finished. The remaining greens we be completed next Monday October 12th.

12 fairway contours growing in as expected

Renovation behind 9 green underway

Jesus and crew aerify and seed the area behind the tennis courts to hard fescue. Please keep carts off this area and use the cart path to the right of 9 green.

It's all in the details

The crew is filling fairway divots on the 16th fairway.

First cut on 12 fairway contour

New monarchs emerging

Monarch butterflies are emerging from their chrysalis along the pool fence near the clubhouse entrance.

Dry conditions

We are no longer watering the driving range due to limited water supply. Other areas will be rationed if dry weather persist. Mowing schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

12 fairway update

The new bentgrass on #12 fairway continues to fill in. Fertilizer will be applied once we get some rain and cooler temperatures.

Bentgrass nursery update

Work continues on the bentgrass nursery. Seeding should be completed by the end of this week. The nursery will be used for any small repairs that may come up on greens, collars, tees or fairways.

Environmental programs at work!

There are several Monarch caterpillar on the Swamp milkweed along the fence by the main entrance. These caterpillar should morph into beautiful Monarch butterflies and about 2 weeks.

Mowing along the stream cooridor

Some areas along the stream corridor have been mowed down in order to help control the spread of Anthraxon hispidus,   an invasive weed species.

KSGCC receives recognition from Chester County Conservation District

KSGCC was recognized by the CCCD for their sustained efforts to protect and enhance the Red Clay Watershed, which ultimately flows into the Delaware Bay.

Refurbishing the bent grass nursery

The crew is reworking the putting green and fairway nursery. The old sod was removed. The surface will be leveled and seeded. We keep a nursery for any repairs that are necessary during the course of the year.

Seed emerging on 12 faiway

The grass seed has started to germinate on the 12th fairway. It is important to keep cart traffic off the new seedlings.

Deep - tine aerating greens this week

We are using a solid tine. After aerification the green is rolled and ready for play. This aerification helps to encourage new roots.

12 fairway project

The new contours have been seeded. Please keep carts off these areas and play the area as ground under repair.

Keeping cool

Bryan is cooling the green to prevent stress. This practice is essential for keeping greens alive in the heat.

New stone at the tennis courts

New brown stone has been added to the front side of the tennis court perimeter. The rest of the perimeter will be completed as time and money allows.

Greens mower testing

We will be conducting test on greens mowers this week form the three leading equipment manufacturers. The test will take place for the entire week and mowers will be evaluated for performance based on playability and health of the turf. This information will help us make informed decisions when it comes time to replace the current greens mowers.

Aerating dry spots

Gilberto is deep-tine aerating dry spots on fairways. Afterward these areas will be hand watered.

Scouting for insects

Bryan and Rafael are looking for annual bluegrass larva. Scouting helps to reduce insecticde use by only spraying where and when thresholds are met.

A divot taken from #17 green

Longwood students visit KSGCC

Students from Longwood's Professional Gardeners Program observe 14 fairway being mowed.

12 fairway contour project

The left side of 12 fairway and a small area on the right have been mowed down a bit indicating where the new contours will be.

Native bee survey

Sam and Vail are monitoring for native bees and recording their findings.

Drain on number 10

Jesus and the crew are installing a drain on the right of #10 fairway.

The morning view

Native bee habitat

We have scalped down a few areas along the stream to provide habitat access for our native bees, most of whom nest in the ground.

Standing water on the chipping green.

1" of rain fell over night. The course will need some time to drain.

Hydraulic leak on 9 fairway

The fairway mower blew a hydralic hose while mowing.

Greens aeration

We are deep-tine aerating greens this week. We expect to finish by Wednesday.

A gloomy start to the day.