We are putting a wrap on the 2019 golf season.  The golf course will remain open as long as the weather allows.  Temporary greens and tees are set up and will be used as necessary.  If we are on temporary greens only the back nine will be available for play.  Currently greens 3,4 and 5 are covered as well as 15 tee.  These will reopen in March weather permitting.

 

The irrigation system has been winterized for the season.  Here compressed air is blown through the system to remove excess water in the pipes.

 

 

Leaves are still a problem but we are getting close to finishing.

 

 

Putting winter turf covers on the fourth hole on a foggy morning.

 

 

Julio and Rony covering tulip bulbs with pine fines mulch.

 

 

Our Redexim overseeder was an excellent purchase.  Despite some difficult weather conditions we established quite a bit of tall fescue throughout the rough.  This will become more apparent in the spring.

 

 

Another photo illustrating rows of shade loving seedlings between one and nine.

 

 

The challenge for 2020 is to reduce the bermudagrass population in our fairways.  We have shown that we can remove bermudagrass in the rough with herbicides and sod/seed as shown in this picture.  The fairways will be more of a challenge.

 

 

Adding rip rap to the eroding ditch between one and nine.

 

 

The wildflower garden on the third hole has been a success.  As cold weather arrives it provides cover for all types of wildlife from the elements.  This will be mowed down in late winter/early spring.