Well here we are into January. This winter has been way different than last years straight forward old fashioned winter. Every winter winter is different and that always brings questions as to how the course is surviving this winter. First off we started the winter cold and snowy, second we had a nice warm up and melted the snow off, third we had rain in December and finally we are back to cold.
So how is the course surviving? I think we were doing great until we had that rain in December. That rain caused some surface water in a few areas, mainly a few small areas in a couple of fairways. Below is a picture of #9 fairway showing some of the surface water/ice. The grass can survive under the ice a period of time, how long exactly in unknown. What the damage will be, if any damage at all, is unknown right now. We will just have to wait and see when that surface water melts or dissipates into the ground. I am hoping for very minimal damage. The rest of the course looks to be handling the winter very well, I look forward to some great spring golf.
The days are getting longer. It never hurts to start thing about spring!!!
Ross Santjer
Golf Course Superintendent
