What an amazing stretch of weather we are going through.  I am of the belief this mild winter is a positive for the course.  The early warm start has caused many of our early applications to occur much earlier than ever before.  On Friday the greens were treated with a growth regulator for annual bluegrass seed head suppression.  This usually occurs no earlier than mid-March, sometimes as late as the end of March!  We can expect more treatments as spring will be greatly extended.  The course is unusually dry so we topdressed all fairway approaches and the entire fifth, seventh and eighth fairways!  Primary rough aeration on the front nine was completed Friday too.  It feels good to have accomplished so much this early.

The first fairway mow on February 20th!

Tom mowing collars the same day.

Topdressing followed after mowing.  We try to do this at least three times a season.  Topdressing firms up the turf allowing more roll and faster playing conditions.

Sanding before brushing.

Rony brushing the sand into the turf canopy.

Rough aeration began on Wednesday.

Removing green tarps revealed very healthy turf and surprisingly firm conditions.  These greens opened Friday!

Josh mowing the new 17th tee.  We had to use a rotary mower to start because the turf was so high.  Height is now at .75" and will continue to be reduced before opening in about a month.

Julio pruning hybrid tea roses right on schedule.

Red wing blackbirds have migrated back already.

Look who's back!  It appears our red tailed hawks are pairing up to nest on property again.

Spectacular sunrise on February 23rd.