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Willow Oaks Country Club Golf Course Updates

Our goal is to keep the membership informed about projects, agronomic practices, and upcoming events on the golf course.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Snowfall and River Levels

Our team is currently preparing for snow and keeping a close eye on the river.  We have received close to 3 inches of rain this week and with projected snowfall, the river level is always a concern.  The club will be communication hours of operation for Friday, January 18 if changes are necessary.  We will continue to update information about the golf course and any delays or closing due to snow.  Stay safe on the roads and enjoy the weekend. The projected river levels as...

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

A change of weather

What a difference a few days can make.  This past weekend was beautiful and great for golf.  Since then, rain has just about ruined any chances of working outdoors this week.  Our team was able to do a few projects on Monday as well as get some soil amendments out on tees and greens ahead of the rain.  Since then, we have received 2.25" of steady rain and it is still coming down.  The golf course will be very wet for a long time as we are forecast for rain and even snow...

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Showing the Benefits of Drill and Fill with a Camera

This week looks great for golf and some work around the course.  Our team has finished the hard scaping around the water cooler stations at #4 and #8.  The water cooler and ball washer were moved on #4 to allow more access players using the green and blue tees.  Our team has also been clearing underbrush and has finished the tree line between 9, 13, and 14.  We have also completed the brush behind #1 green.  The staff is working on finishing the large 'low maintenance' area...

Friday, January 4, 2013

A New Year

The turf department certainly hopes everyone enjoyed the holiday season.  Our team was able to put the finishing touches on a few projects and are now currently working on new ones.  Our team installed the wire to the fan locations on holes 3, 4, and 6.  The calculations are complete and the wire has been ordered for the installation to holes 10, 11, and 13.  If you brave the cold weather, you will see that work beginning over the next few weeks.  Ground poles that hold...

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