Drainage #12 Approach

Every year around July, the left side of 12th approach gets wetter and wetter as the season goes on. Lower sun angle and typically wetter weather contributes to the problem.  Recently we have decided to attempt some type of drainage work.  The area is actually the low spot of the entire area so sending the water to another location was not an option.  The soils in this area are very heavy clay which exaggerates the drainage problem.  We have dug several "Sumps" to effectively lower the water table where the water sits.  The idea here is to dry out the surface to allow for a dryer playing surface.  This will allow us to hopefully mow the area regularly with the designated mowing equipment when the area heals back up, and the area will not be totally wet and unplayable.

Mike O'Neill, GCS

Greens Roller Down...Engine Problems...

We have recently started experiencing some engine problems with the greens roller.  The engine needs to be replaced but in the meantime we will do our best to keep greens speed up by double cutting.  The greens roller is a key piece of equipment that we use regularly to keep greens speed at an acceptable level.  The greens roller is used to speed up the greens as well as smooth out any inconsistencies on the green surface.  We will have it back going as ASAP.  

Thatch Management on Fairways

It's that time of year again and we are nearly through the process of verticutting our fairways.  The process is very time consuming and labor intensive but in the end it is a great management tool in keeping our fairways as tight and plush as they are all season.

Mike O'Neill, CGS