Golf Course Question & Answer

Monday, May 25, 2020

WHY WERE THE GREENS AERIFIED IN EARLY MAY?Earlier this month, the team performed deep-tine aeration on the greens. This was completed to improve air and water filtration to the deeper part of the green profile During Spring aerification in March; rain prevented the contractors from performing Drill & Fill. While we were able to perform other aeration processes during that time, a Deep-tine was also performed to help replace the benefits missed from Drill & Fill....

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Deeptine Greens and Large Patch

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Yesterday, our team completed the second deeptine aeration this Spring.  During Spring aerification in March, rain prevented the contractors from performing Drill & Fill.  While we were able to perform one deeptine aeration during that time, a second was also performed to help replace the benefits missed from Drill & Fill.  Both the Drill & Fill and deeptine aeration open channels 7-8" deep in the green.  These channels provide better water inflation and air movement...

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A few projects around the course

Friday, May 01, 2020

Yesterday, the course received 1.9 inches of rainfall, bringing the April rain total to almost 5 inches.  The forecast for the James River is to crest at 13 feet.  At this level, the course will experience higher water levels in the canals that could lead to the bridges on #17 being under water.  The golf pro shop will let you know about any changes on #17 at the start of your round.  Our team has completed several projects around the course and on the driving range . ...

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