Agronomy Update

Bunker Renovation Update:

            Medalist has completed the 16^th and 17^th holes and will lay new bermuda sod along the creek bank on Thursday.  Medalist is currently working on the 6^th hole we are waiting on the new PDF rendering of #6, which will show the improvements from Billy Fuller. Once completed, Medalist will be moving to the 8^th hole and we have requested the PDF rendering of #8 as well.  

Tee Box color and density:

            The Zeon tee boxes are currently showing a semi dormant look. We applied a fungicide application based on soil temperatures for, Zoysia Patch and Fairy Ring, in late February. The fungicide applied can cause a slight growth regulation effect on warm season turf. Shortly after the application, we also had a light frost on property. The frost coupled with the PGR effect has delayed green up. We are confident the tee boxes will green up nicely once we get into 80/60 degree temperatures.

Cart Path Repair:

            The contractor is on property and beginning to repair areas that were marked as “Urgent” this will cost approx. 40k. The work will be done on #2, #3, #6, #11, #18 and we are getting a bid on #15/#16 spillway.

Greens/Weak Areas:

            We have a few weak transitioning areas on the greens ( #11, #12 and #13) this is typical with UD’s transitioning in the spring, especially after the El Nino and record rainfall this fall and winter. There will be plugging in a few areas but once it warms up we get aggressive with our fertilizer program this spring.  Overall, we are pleased with the conditions of the greens but also recognize we still have some work on a few small areas going forward. The good news is once we hit the “140 Rule” (Daytime + Nighttime temps =140) we can start growing grass. The last 10 days the average has been “123” so we are in a holding pattern with all the warm season turf, it is green but not actively growing.