Course Update...

We've finally got a bit of a break in the wet weather today so TDS West is on-site to begin installing the new outlet for the ditch between #4 and #5.  They anticipate completing most of the installation today and will likely finish tomorrow morning.  I'm not having much faith in any weather forecasts lately as none of them seem to be even remotely accurate!  As of last night, there was nothing but beautiful weather forecasted from today on, but that is no longer the case.  Looks like the rain returns tomorrow and may continue through the weekend.  Not a lot of rain, but rain nonetheless.  At least the rain provides a great excuse for parking yourself on the couch to watch The Masters (not that an excuse is necessary).

Speaking of The Masters, here is an amazing video of Martin Kaymer skipping the ball off the water for a hole-in-one on #16 during a practice round:

   

The crew has been very busy on the course lately working on some routine spring maintenance tasks such as: debris cleanup, edging bunkers, resurfacing cart paths, needle-tining (venting) greens, fertilizer applications, drainage system maintenance and edging sprinkler heads to name a few.  These tasks can be difficult to complete in a timely manner this year with inconsistent weather conditions, but the sooner we get them started the better.  Here is a photo of a freshly edged bunker on #16:

#16 left greenside bunker

I am extremely pleased to announce that we have been successful in hiring a new Horticulturist!  Jacqui Harvey was selected for the role from some very qualified candidates.  She is very excited about joining our team and we look forward to having her aboard!

Head Horticulturist - Jacqui Harvey

After Jacqui gets settled in she will be maintaining the Quilchena Horticulture Blog and I'm sure she will be sharing some very insightful information with you all.  She will be working some weekend shifts over the next couple weeks before joining us on a full-time basis on April 16th.

Just a reminder that the course will be closed for aeration from April 23rd - April 26th.  We will reopen on Friday, April 27th.  If the weather forces us to postpone aeration, we will simply push it back until conditions are suitable.  It will not be cancelled.

Have a great Easter (and Masters) weekend everyone!