Like so many things, our annual tradition of celebrating together wasn't able to take place in 2020. We were happy to be able to enjoy a hearty meal once again this year.
We are fortunate to have a great team that is committed to getting the job done throughout the year for you--neither crazy hours nor wild weather will stop them!
The weather has been great to address the much needed job of raising and releveling sprinklers, particularly around the greens. Over the years, topdressing and bunker sand accumulate, eventually leading to sprinklers being low, which can dramatically impact their efficiency and performance.
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| Selvin and Ricardo raising a sprinkler on #16 green. |
While this isn't a glamorous project which will be seen by the membership, it's importance can't be overstated.
With turf covers now installed on several of the tees, we have entered the next phase in the ongoing battle to improve divot recovery. These covers will act like a greenhouse during the winter months, keeping the grass nice and warm.
Don't be surprised if you see us pulling the tarps on and off--based on the weather we may need to break out a mower in January and February!
Actually, it's time to hit from the mat. A few weeks ago, we talked about divot replacement. One of the things we mentioned is that any divot taken now (and not replaced) won't be healed until well into the spring. Temperatures are typically the major factor in reduced growth this time of year, however we have also seen a significant lack of precipitation over the last month, with November, 2021 being the third driest on record.
While we do have a few tricks we can do to help promote growth, as you can see below, #17 tee is already peppered with divots taken this fall.
So for the same reasons that we shift to "mats only" on the driving range this time of year, we are also placing mats on the Par 3 tees for use during the winter months. Each of these holes has two mats to hit from. Additionally, smaller mats have been placed in the carts for use when hitting an iron shot from a fairway.
More detailed information on the use of mats can be found here: Winter Mat Use
We have just completed the first week of using these mats, and it's been very encouraging to see the positive response from players on the course.
