Insect Repellent

This is a friendly reminder that when applying insect repellent please do so on cart paths or other non turf surfaces.  The picture shown was taken on the 6th tee where repellent was applied.  The foot prints can clearly be seen where the product did not come into contact with the turf.  As you can see, where the repellent does come into contact the turf it causes significant damage and often the turf dies.  Several spots are showing up throughout the course as the mosquito population reach an all time high, so if you are applying repellent please do so in an appropriate area.

Interseeding Complete

What seemed like an entire three weeks of rain following aeration the weather has finally started to cooperate.  On Monday July 3rd,  the first of two interseeding bentgrass into our putting surfaces took place.  This process was started last year and will continue in years to follow incorporating it with our cultural programs.  This method of interseeding and type of bentgrasss seed (T1) has shown promising success, not only what was done last year but also at facilities such as ours (smaller old "push up" style type greens, heavy traffic, shaded areas, etc.).  The idea behind the process is to introduce new bentgrass seed into the putting surfaces with minimal disruption to every day play on the golf course.  Small holes are made into the surface with a tow behind spiker making approximately 75-80 holes per square foot and 1" deep. The seed is then broadcast spread onto the putting surface at a rate of two pounds per thousand square feet, sand is applied, then a brush towed behind a utility vehicle is used with the objective of brushing the seed and sand into the holes.  The green is then rolled and will receives a heavy irrigation cycle that night.

Tow behind spiker

Holes  spiker creates

Joey applying topdressing sand

Sarah brushing sand and seed into holes