Greens Conversion

            I can’t believe the wait is actually over. The greens conversion from Crenshaw Bent grass to MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass starts on Monday 6/10/2013. The greens will be sprayed with RoundUp, so expect extremely firm and fast greens conditions during the week of June 10-16th. There will be a “Superintendents Revenge Day” on Saturday June 15th. On Monday (June 17^th) we will begin the “No-Till” process with an aggressive aerification, verticut and top-dress. This will ensure ideal “sprig to soil” contact, which is of upmost importance. After the cultivation practices are complete, TriEst Ag, has been contracted to apply a Methyl Bromide application. This application will be applied under tarps and will ensure kill of all noxious pests/weeds. Due to the fumigation, the course will be closed from June 17^th - 25^th. The course will reopen with temporary greens, Wednesday June 26th, and the sprigs will be installed Thursday and Friday (June 27^th and 28^th). Once the sprigs are installed the maintenance staff will begin the “grow in” process. This will include lots of watering and fertilization with our first mowing sometime near the 7^th of July. The maintenance staff will post pictures and videos, so please check our Twitter feed (@stivescc_vcsup) and follow the blog (http://vcgmstivescountryclub.blogspot.com/) for the latest pictures and info on the renovation.