Finally the wait is over, the greens will open Friday August 30, 2013. There are still a few areas that will need another week or two to finish filling in but for the most part the greens are in great shape. If you spent any time in Atlanta this summer you know it was less than ideal weather for completing a Ultra Dwarf Conversion/Grow-in. However, we were blessed with sunshine and high temps these past few days and greens have responded nicely.
I hope y'all are as excited as I am to get out and play on the new greens. I've hit a few wedges and have been rolling a lot of putts and I am pleasantly surprised at the firmness, speed and smoothness. After a double cut and single roll today they stimped at 10 ft even. Our goal in the Agronomy Department is to have them between 10.5 and 11 for the Grand Opening and Labor Day.
There are trees falling on the 7th hole as I type and 8, 15 and 16 are soon to follow. Please pardon our progress as the tree contractors open sunlight corridors to enhance the greens growing environment which will make them even better in the long run.
I hope y'all are as excited as I am to get out and play on the new greens. I've hit a few wedges and have been rolling a lot of putts and I am pleasantly surprised at the firmness, speed and smoothness. After a double cut and single roll today they stimped at 10 ft even. Our goal in the Agronomy Department is to have them between 10.5 and 11 for the Grand Opening and Labor Day.
There are trees falling on the 7th hole as I type and 8, 15 and 16 are soon to follow. Please pardon our progress as the tree contractors open sunlight corridors to enhance the greens growing environment which will make them even better in the long run.
As always, I hope you enjoy your round and follow the Agronomy Staff on Twitter @stivescc_vcsup for daily pictures and information about the course.
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