Saturday, November 7, 2015
Introducing the Glenroy Tees
The Glenroy Tees are a new set of tee markers that convert the golf course into a shorter length course with a total of 3,360 yards. The par for each hole remains the same, but the distance is much shorter. This course is a great place for the beginning golfer to start, as well as place for higher handicap golfer to find more enjoyment in the game.
Look for the white G that is painted on the cart path. This will be a good location marker to use when finding the Glenroy tee locations. This is also a good place to park if we happen to be cart path only.
The Glenroy tees have been rated for handicap and are included on the score card. Please ask in the Golf Shop if you have additional questions. I hope everyone gets a chance to try this latest addition to the golf course.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Verticutting and Thatch
Verticutting, also called vertical mowing, was performed on all of the fairways in the last few weeks. This process removed some of the thatch layer so turf can receive more oxygen , better absorb nutrients, and allow moisture to reach the soil instead of getting absorbed in the sponge-like thatch layer.
Verticutting is not a replacement for
Aerification. While they both have some similar benefits they do not
completely overlap each other. Verticutting is mainly for thatch
removal and does not do much to relieve soil compaction.
Aerification is the best tool to relieve soil compaction. They are
both extremely beneficial processes and we will utilize both procedures. Verticutting of the fairways will take place in
the Fall. Traditional core aerification will be performed in the
Spring every year.
It should also be noted here that thatch is also becoming a problem in
the Greens and Tees. The Greens showed significant scalping over
this season. It became especially evident when lower cutting heights
were attempted. These issues will also be addressed with
Verticutting in the near future.
Labels:
cultural practices,
thatch,
verticutting
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