Plenty of weather extremes since our last blog.  Unfortunately most of it has been cold related with a little summer tease.  Rain finally occurred in the form of a drought buster.  It has been years since the bunkers were so washed out and our crew did an outstanding job getting the course back into shape.  Most of our mulch beds washed out as well.  Like ole Forrest said managing a golf course is like a box of chocolates- you never know what you're going to get!

Three and a half inches of needed rain!

This represents nearly all of our bunkers on Monday.

Mulch in beds washed out as well.

Ponds went out of their banks.

Lots of debris in all of our lakes.

Before the rain we were able to extensively aerify most of the rough.

Contract fairway aeration followed with mixed results due to the extremely dry conditions.

Nonetheless everything cleaned up well and recovery should be fast with rain and warming temperatures.

Tees were aerified and topdressed on Thursday and Friday with great success.

Crystal BlueLinks bentgrass continues to impress.  We have developed a nice root system with just enough thatch in our fairways- dare we say "Mission Accomplished!"

One benefit to the cool spring is the extended bloom on our bulbs.  Daffodils and tulips have performed beautifully this spring.

Tulipmania!

Wildflowers on the third hole are ready to bust out.

The first of many species to flower has begun.  This is called wallflower.

Our bees are doing well and we expect to extract our first honey next month!

 Purple martins have returned in abundance indicating warmer weather is on the move.

Gill has proven to be a great addition to our staff and is a natural goose dog but needs to differentiate between geese and ducks!

Opening day- what a turn out!