We are enjoying more perfect weather.  With the low humidity and dry conditions we are using plenty of water and are hoping for some rain.  But no complaints from this guy with this weather- it was fifty-three degrees this morning!

 

Pylex herbicide is really socking it to the bermudagrass.  The manufacturer just released a new label with a higher rate on bentgrass.  This is the green tee on the ninth hole.  All of the fairways were treated this week so expect to see some sick bermudagrass shortly.

 

 

Applications in the rough begin next week.  Rates are much higher in the rough and will be dramatic.

 

 

Check out the new sprayer!  Here Erik applies an assortment of goodies to the second fairway.

 

 

Foxes are beginning to become a nuisance again.  This is the eighth greenside bunker.  We are going to try a intense pepper spray solution in these areas to hopefully deter this grubbing activity.

 

 

He didn't miss a spot.

 

 

Purple martins were in abundance this summer.  Every house was occupied.

 

 

This was the same house later in the day.  All the houses are now empty. The martins have moved to trees as they are about ready for their southern migration.

 

 

There have been many favorable responses to the annual beds this summer.  These two plants are called Alternanthera and they provide a nice contrasting border.

 

 

Postcard picture of the third hole on a perfect day.