Slow Start...

As the warmer weather is finally upon us. I felt that it was a great time to give you a course update. Hopefully I can clear up any questions you may have. As of Friday, (May 1) the driving range tee will be set up on the grass from now until fall. The mats will only be used for certain events, and Extremely wet conditions. How do we determine win the tee is set up on the grass? The answer to this is soil temperature. As the soil temperature rises and the grass becomes steadily active, it is able to compete with the divots taken. It also allows the seed in the divot mixture the ability to germinate. Had the practice tee been open in early March, we would not have much of a playable surface come June. Another reminder is to begin to change your warm up pattern to the picture below...

This will greatly improve the practice surface throughout the year. Higher soil temperatures will also help heal divots, ball marks (if properly repaired) and slowly start to green things up consistently throughout the course. Respectfully, Andy Perry Golf Course Superintendent