Golf Course update February 29

It looks to be an early golf season if this warmer than normal weather persists. I was out checking frost levels in the greens on Saturday. Most of them were thawed out 2-4 inches, the general rule is we must be able to change the hole locations before we open the greens, which is 7 inches. This gives the green some time to start firming up before allowing traffic/ damage to it.  I also went out and checked the greens this afternoon, they were froze softly in the 2-3" range and frozen solid after that. 

The rest of the week looks to be warming towards the weekend. We will keep you updated if progress is being made. 

In the meantime the temporary greens are open on the front nine.  Come out and use on the warmer days!!!  Of course no carts allowed!!!

We will see you on the course!!!

Ross

February Update

Well here it is the last week in February. Our weather has been a little warmer than normal and adequate amounts of moisture. 

The last couple of days I took the time to walk the course. I am very happy with the way the golf course looks at this point and time of winter. There is very little snow mold or any turf damage for that matter. We will see what happens the next few weeks!!

The picture below is a common site on the golf course right now. 

Next week Kenny, Brian and I will be attending the South Dakota Golf Course Superintendents Association annual meeting. There will be some valuable education and trade show opportunities there. The speaker line up this year includes Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine, John  A Jenson a motivation and communication expert, Tony Koski of Colorado State University, Eric Watkins of University of Minnesota, Wade Merry of South Dakota Golf Association, Tom Ryan and Adam Bragee of the Minnesota Golf Asociation.  It looks to be a great show. 

It's looks to be an early Spring!!!

We will see you on the course SOON!!

Ross

February Course Update

Here it is the middle of February already. The days are getting longer, the sun seems to have a little more heating power. The recent warm weather has melted some of our snow pack, we still have about 60-70% of the turf grass areas covered.  The turf grass that was exposed looked to be in very good shape, no evidence of snow mold or desseccation. We will just wait and see what the rest of the winter season brings. 

The last month we have focused on tree removal and working on equipment. This will continue until spring arrives. 

Golf season is not to far away!!!  If you have any ideas for your golf course please contact me. 

We will see you on the course soon!!

Ross