October was one heck of a month. We started out by finishing up our tournaments for the year on October 4. The following week we hit the compaction relief. Greens, tees, collars, aprons, fairways and cart traffic areas all received some sort of relief. This year we hired a contractor to come in and deep tine our greens. We went to a depth of 9", this will give us some good channels in the soil profile allowing air and water movement. As shown below.
The above photo is of a green on the left and the collar on the right. Both the areas received a heavy top dressing of sand to fill the holes. This will also provide a more firm playing surface.
On October 19 the forecast really went crazy. Predictions of snow and cold. This left our focus on winterizing the course. The irrigation and restrooms were fully blown out. This would be the earliest I have ever winterized the irrigation in my 23 years here. I am still hoping to get back on the course. There is leave cleanup, tree work and would sure like to get a heavy sand top dressing on the greens. I am sure some would like to get a round or two of golf in also. At this point who knows what 2020 will throw at us next?
We are always looking to improve your course. Let me know if you have thoughts.
We will See you on the course?
Ross
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