We are entering our first hot spell of the summer,  The course looks exceptional entering this heat wave and our turf is much stronger than this time last year.  The root system is much more vigorous entering summer and should be able to handle stress better.  Please remember to do your part by driving your cart according to the rules as well as repairing ball marks and divots properly.  The course performed admirably during Men's and Ladies Member Guest.  Thanks to my staff for some stellar work before and during the competitions!

 

It's five am and the maintenance department is bustling.  It must be Member Guest!

 

 

Great job by the crew getting the bunkers back into shape after the heavy storms.  We compacted all the faces before the tournament began and avoid raking them afterwards.  This is called the 'Aussie" method as seen in Australian competitions and common in the U.S. now.

 

 

We have created some excellent definition in mowing heights around the greens.

 

 

Dave Cameron and his guest Bob Gibson enjoyed the course during Member Guest!

 

 

The rough throughout the course is getting more uniform.  The TriMax rough unit does an amazing job and was an excellent purchase (made in New Zealand).

 

 

The weeds have been out of control this spring but we are on a mission to eliminate as many as possible.  Here Josh sprays roundup with a preemergent in our wood chip beds.  New chips will be added soon.

 

 

We are also preparing two areas for wildflowers.  Here the seventh tee bank is flagged and ready for an herbicide application.  These areas not only benefit wildlife but save labor-no more grass to mow!

 

 

We are also doing these two areas directly behind six tee.

 

 

There are plenty of plants showing off this spring/summer.  This is a golden rain tree in all it's glory.

 

 

A different view of the fifth hole.