A little rain delay

We saw 1.5" of rain over the last 48 hours.  The rain this morning didn't allow us to get out on the course to perform maintenance, we tackled other projects around the shop before being able to get back out. 

Rob and Dan B. power washed all the equipment.

Evan and Jim are basically rebuilding the back end of the rough mower.

Wayne and Eric completed a thorough cleaning of our chemical storage.

I love it when I come across a shelf looking like this, thanks Eric!

It doesn't get better than this

Why would you not take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy your club?  It doesn't get better than this:

 

 

The view from the patio is amazing.  After your round of golf with friends, relax on the back patio. 

 

The colors are starting to pop on the trees.

 

Grab your spouse, father, kids or friends and enjoy a round out on the course, show off the beauty that you are privileged to enjoy at any time. 

The mums at the front entrance welcome everyone as they enter.

 

 

Don't let this fall pass you by, enjoy the club today!

 

Tee aerification

We picked off another project on our to-do list, aerifying tees today.

After plugs were pulled from the tees, we drug the soil back into the tee and picked up all the remaining thatch. 

 

Aerifying reduces compaction, removes thatch, increases air flow, aids in drainage and promotes root growth - all essential for a healthy tee. 

Sod project on 10

One of the last projects we need to complete on 10 is the expansion of the green in the corners.  The architect laid out new perimeter edges on three of the four corners, expanding them slightly, which will allow for more pin locations. 

We are pulling up the rough sod and installing bentgrass sod from our nursery.  Our goal is to get all three corners completed over the next few weeks.  After the sod is laid, it will be topdressed, rolled and eventually brought down to greens height. 

 

Once the sod is grown in, we will open up these corners to pin placements, making the green more challenging and bringing the bunkers into play to a higher degree. 

Rough mowers down

A new rough mower showed up on the property today, our Toro dealer was gracious enough to lend us the mower as our two rough units are currently down. 

The shiny new loaner (set at 2.5") will help us get by until our units are repaired.

The 'newer' of our two units is having electrical problems - where the machine won't turn on and the PTO won't engage.  This will have to go through diagnostics in Toledo. 

The older of our two units has a motor down.  Evan will be rebuilding the diesel motor in house, saving us thousands by not outsourcing the repair.

In case you missed it - great sunrise this morning!