Agronomy Department and Course Weekly Update

February 26, 2014

The Agronomy Department has been busy detailing the bunkers on holes #1, #4, #9, #10 and soon to be on hole #18.  The bunkers look amazing after the staff did a fantastic job correcting depths and blending the edges.  We have also pulled 3 more fans off of the greens complexes this week (holes #2, #15 and #16).  This will continue over the next several weeks as we bring the fans back to the shop and try to find buyers.

The second pre-emergent application is under way along with post emergent weed control.  As you play, you will notice some break through in the weeds, this is normal as we expect 85-90% control with the pre-emergent.  We are out spraying any of the weeds that have broken through and it takes 7-10 days before you see any discoloration of the existing weeds.

On a personal note, I have never been so excited for spring to arrive!  This winter has allowed cabin fever to set in and I can’t wait to start mowing some grass!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kmacdonald@valleycrest.com and for more information follow us on Twitter @stivescc_vcsup and the Blog: http://vcgmstivescountryclub.blogspot.com/

See y’all on the course,

Kyle Macdonald, GCS, Class A