October is wrapping up with an amazing string of nice weather.  Our first frost occurred this morning which is pretty late and probably our last for a while as warmer temperatures are in the forecast.  It continues to be very dry but a drought buster is possible come Sunday.  We have only had 1.6" of rain so far this month following a dry September.

Our greens are about as close to perfect as they can be.  The practice green has never been better.

As good as the greens are this problem should never happen.  This is a prime example how not to repair a ball mark.

Fall fertilization is ongoing as we prepare our turf for next season.

The wildflower bed by the 3rd tee is taking off!  

Here's a new flower yet to be identified.

Fall presents it's share of problems.  Here acorns litter the 13th greenside bunker.  These must be removed before raking each day.

Have you noticed the torn up turf in the rough?  This is from fox and skunks foraging for white grubs.  Next year we will treat the entire rough for grubs.

Foxes are natural diggers and sometimes prefer our greens.

Our first frost occurred this morning.  All maintenance must be delayed till it burns off.  Bruising of the turf will occur in the short term if traffic is allowed and continued traffic will eventually cause permanent damage.  Did I mention we hate frost delays as much as you?

Did you know that Oscar our genius equipment tech is also a surgeon?

Take a close look at the stitch work on this grass catcher!

Trees are finally exhibiting some fall color.  Here is a nice Hickory.

Please welcome Gill to the club!  We figured she might be just what Jack needs.  Gill is part border collie and lab and is here to help with the geese (and Jack).