Turfgrass needs air to breathe too! Needle tining is a great way to vent the greens while having a smaller impact on golf compared to Spring/Fall Aeration. (Pulling cores) Roller follows behind to smooth out the surface. Had time to focus on the unsightly low areas in fairways today. Standing water has been an issue … Continue reading Needle Tine and Sod

I spent the last few days working on the irrigation line around the clubhouse. I replaced just over 100 feet of 1 inch pipe.  The pipeline was approximately 20 years old and would have continous leaks. I literally would see myself up there once a week. I only replaced the section that saw the most … Continue reading Clubhouse Irrigation

When I inform someone that I work on a golf course ...the usual response is...."So, What is it exactly that you do?"  Well, today I took the time to document exactly what we did. Which is more or less a typical day. A typical day is a mowing/set-up assignment first thing in the morning...followed by … Continue reading A typical day.

Many simply do not know that insect repellent and spray on sunscreen are extremly harmful to Turfgrass. Just take a look. At the bottom edge of the dead area...you can notice healthy turf in the shape of footprints. Yes! CSI on the golf course! If you find yourself in need of any of those two … Continue reading Insect repellent and Sunscreen. Plus a course update.

Summer is right around the corner. The warmer temps have aided in boosting our fertilizer applications. We tried a new granular product...Fertilizer, Herbicide, and Insecticide all in one bag. Its Shaw's Turf Food.  Fertilizer: 40-0-0 Slow release of Nitrogen. Herbicide: Dimension, Pre-Emergent   Insecticide: Acelepyrn, white grub control It was applied on Bunker and Green … Continue reading Hello June!