It's been a while since updating the Blog. Hopefully understandable, as golf season and course preparations are in FULL swing. The record setting March was a welcome suprise for all; providing an excellent start to the growing season and an opportunity for Members to reengage with Highland early in the calendar year.
As you can imagine, it has been quite challenging balancing the needs of a course in May condition while still attempting to accomplish March needs; all with a reduced staff typical for this time of year. We are knee deep in mowing schedules, topdressing programs, pesticide needs, PGR applications, etc. etc. This is unheard of for anytime in March, especially starting as early as mid March. However, I am proud and confident to say the golf course is in excellent playing condition. Nice, dry days have kept the facility firm (especially for spring!) and all the preparations we have accomplished compliment this nice weather stretch.
The Master's is upcoming, and that means our first "unofficial" event of the season...the Master's Par 3 event is right around the corner. Let the season commence!!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Rain, Rain, Rain
Well, one nice day upon opening the course is followed by a monsoon. Look for better days to come.
Course Update 3.6.2012
Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day today. The freeze layer from the past few days dissolved today around 9:30 AM. Immediately following, the crew began executing debris cleaning procedures on each putting surface. This afternoon, following debris removal, greens will be rolled to promote firmness. Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, we will execute the first greens mowing of 2012. I plan to return pins to greens behind the mowing procedure, thus play will be back on greens.
The early opening of greens could require adjustment if a cold snap does return. This eventuality will be dealt with on a day by day basis, and would not constitute a long closure following such a weather pattern.
Spring is near!
Ryan Baldwin, CGCS
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