Agronomy Update
October 18, 2016
Greens:
The weather
continues to fluctuate and the greens aren’t quite sure how to respond. Over
the last 20 days, we prepped the greens for winter/fall by slowly raising our
HOC (height of cut) and increasing fertilization to promote root growth. Our
program was working great, as we were achieving green speeds around 11.25
consistently without a lot of inputs (extra mowing/rolling). Approximately 7
days ago, the weather warmed up significantly (we will even see record highs
over the next few days). During this time, the greens flushed a lot of new
growth and it caused a dramatic decrease in green speeds. However, the forecast
is calling for 40 degree nights this weekend.
These low temperatures will slow the growth of the greens and we will
see our speeds pick back up.
Drought:
Atlanta is in an
extreme drought and we are not expecting any significant rainfall over the next
10-14 days. The positive side is that we have not been Cart Path Only for
weeks!
Bunkers:
The sand
installation is under way. We have completed the following areas: #18 greensides, 1 pot bunker on #10, #13 fairways
and are starting #14 greenside. We are anticipating working on this project
into the spring, so we ask for your patience. You will see GUR signs in any/all
bunkers that are under repair, please take relief from these bunkers.
#11 Red Tee:
Back in the
spring, we hydro seeded the hill side in front of the red tee on #11 with
Weeping Love grass. Unfortunately, we had a poor germination and did not
achieve the look we desired. Therefore, we started installing Pink Muhley
Grass, this grass has been used on the hillside behind #13 green and it has a
great look. It will take a year for the grasses to mature but the area will be
much improved.
Annual Flowers:
The beds will be prepped next week and new flowers will be
installed on the 1st and 2nd of November.
