tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50585920170141437592024-03-15T18:09:15.558-07:00Quilchena Golf Club Turf CareJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-43591403400493193362016-02-18T07:37:00.000-08:002016-02-18T07:44:06.307-08:00The end of an era...<div style="text-align: justify;">
This announcement is one of those bittersweet ones that is quite difficult to make, which is probably why I've been delaying publicizing it as long as I could . Our Turf Care department is saying good-bye to two of the hardest working, dedicated and most determined individuals that I've ever had the pleasure to work alongside.</div>
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First off, our Irrigation Technician, Aaron Swail, has accepted a career advancement position elsewhere and will be taking on this new role beginning next week. Aaron, or A-Aron as we call him, arrived here at Quilchena back in 2011 as our first ever AIT (Assistant in Training). We have watched him grow immensely in the past 5 years here, both professionally and as a human being. A-Aron is exactly what every Superintendent hopes for when hiring an AIT. He is an extremely self-motivated individual with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. A-Aron has experienced many aspects of the turf management industry here at Quilchena and will be a huge asset to his new employer. He has put in many hours on the sprayer and has spent the last 3 seasons as our Irrigation Technician, a role in which he excelled in dealing with the intricate micro-climates of the property along with salinity concerns and the extreme drought and watering restrictions of 2015. A-Aron is well-equipped to shine in his new role as he continues to obtain the remaining necessary skills and experience on his path to becoming a Superintendent.</div>
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Next, my right-hand man for many many years, Josh Webb, has also accepted a career advancement position at another facility and will be wrapping up his employment here at Quilchena at the end of this month to begin his new role in early March. Josh, or Jashua as I like to call him, and I began working together 15 years ago in Southwestern Ontario and I was fortunate enough to recruit him to team up with me again back in the spring of 2009, not long after I arrived here towards the end of 2008. Josh began his tenure here as the Irrigation Technician and was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in the spring of 2011. In the 6+ years that Josh has been here at Quilchena, he has experienced every facet of the turf management industry and has gained all of the necessary skills and experience to be a top-notch Superintendent. His new role will allow him to hone his skills as he puts the final touches on mastering his craft. Rest assured, Josh's new facility will greatly benefit from acquiring him and I personally cannot wait to hear about and see firsthand all of his accomplishments.</div>
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Working together with these two individuals in this industry that we all share such a huge passion for is undoubtedly my proudest accomplishment as a Superintendent. As I stated up above, I am sad to lose them as two of my most valuable team members, but I am delighted to see them advance in their chosen careers and move one step closer to their ultimate goals of becoming successful Superintendents. All the best guys, you've earned it!</div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-73362925924478044162015-11-26T08:11:00.001-08:002015-12-14T11:31:57.882-08:00COURSE UPDATE: Frozen Greens & Cart Path Removal<b><u><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">What damage can be caused by traffic on frozen greens?</span></u></b>
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Our regular greens are closed and
we have been forced to utilize temporary greens for play. The sub-zero
nighttime temperatures on several consecutive nights that we've been
experiencing have resulted in frozen greens. The problem with playing on
the greens right now is that they are not frozen enough. If they were
frozen to a depth of 4" or more and frost-free at the surface, they'd be
open for play. Right now the deepest they've been frozen is no more than
1.5" below the surface. Even worse, when they are thawing during the
daytime, there are large sections of them that are only thawing to a depth of
about 1/2". This is when the greens are prone to severe
damage. I completely understand the frustration that many have with the
regular greens be closed on a beautiful sunny day and I am also well aware that
there is a feeling amongst some that we are being too overprotective of the
putting surfaces, but please take the time to read this excerpt from the USGA
Green Section that describes just how damaging it would be to open the greens
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"<b>Traffic damage on frozen
turf areas usually occurs during periods of freezing or thawing. The most
devastating situation occurs when the grass blades and the upper one-half to
one inch of soil has thawed, but the ground beneath their level remains frozen.
Traffic will create a shearing action of the roots, rhizomes, and crown
tissues at this time. This is comparable to cutting the plant tissue from
the underlying root system with a sod cutter. Complete kill of leaves,
crowns, and rhizomes can occur if the temperatures soon drop below -6°C. Symptoms from this severe injury include whitish to
dark brown leaves that may mat on the surface. </b><br />
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Once temperatures allow thawing to a depth of three to four inches, the
probability of turf damage declines since about 75 percent of the root system
is in the upper four inches of soil. Frequent soil probing is the only
positive way to effectively monitor the freezing level. Traffic should be
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Again, we are currently
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only the top 1/2" thawing during the daytime. </div>
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Protecting, not over-protecting,
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With the very heavy frost
conditions that we’ve been experiencing, I’d like to make you aware of what we
have been doing to keep busy since there isn’t much we can do on the frosty and
frozen turf. We are removing the asphalt path to the right of #9 green
that is in terrible condition, has a negative impact on playability and is more
of an eyesore than a functional path. The path material is being
relocated to build a temporary roadway off the path just past the tees at #14
to the large “brush area” behind #15 green. This temporary roadway will
serve as a suitable path to dispose of tree debris and other “green waste” to
avoid astronomical disposal fees for removing this material from the
property. Any dead trees that need to be removed will be disposed of
here, which is certain to result is significant cost savings. It’s
remarkable how much space we’ve cleared out behind #15 green!</div>
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Once the path at #9 is completely
removed, we will remediate the working area, including regrading around the
existing drainage catch basins so they function more effectively, and then we
will prep it for either seed or sod. We are confident that this will
provide significant aesthetic and playability improvements in this area.</div>
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We will also be removing the
existing gravel path to the left of the forward tee deck on #18. Cart and
golfer traffic will be rerouted around the right side of the tee with the use
of stakes/rope and signage, much like at #1 tees as you can see below:</div>
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This will not only be a
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-48605984350839962282015-10-15T10:39:00.000-07:002015-10-15T10:41:59.402-07:00Improving The Playability Of Our Greens<div style="text-align: justify;">
In an effort to reduce the likelihood of needing to close our regular greens and use temporary greens throughout the rainy fall, winter and spring months, we will be solid deep-tine aerating them early next week to maximize their drainage potential. It’s no secret that our greens have very poor internal drainage, much of which has failed entirely and is well beyond its useful life. Poor drainage is actually worse than no drainage at all, as failed drainage will hold water in the compromised drainage lines keeping the soil profile saturated instead of simply allowing it to soak through. The deep-tine aeration will be result in ¾ inch channels that are 8 inches deep, which will greatly improve infiltration rates for our greens to surface drain much better allowing them to remain open for play more often while ultimately providing a smoother, drier and firmer playing surface. Our conventional aeration process in the spring and late summer only affects the top 4 inches or so of the soil profile to provide oxygen to the turf root zone. </div>
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The only downside to deep-tine aerating our greens is that immediately following the process, they will be a bit bumpy as they heal. However, the addition of a generous sand topdressing ahead of the process, followed by brushing and lots and lots of rolling will mitigate much of the bumpiness and expedite the healing process. This process will be completed “in-house” with equipment that we own. <br />
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As with any tasks that we don’t routinely schedule, completing a test run prior to doing the bulk of the work is key to make any necessary adjustments and to dial in the equipment settings to achieve the desired results. We completed this test run on #4 green this morning and here were the results:</div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-6560293522496673542015-06-26T04:56:00.000-07:002015-06-26T08:38:39.368-07:002015 Drought<div style="text-align: justify;">
Although summer just officially arrived last week, I think it's safe to say it's been here for weeks now and it plans on staying for quite some time. </div>
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The drought of 2015 continues on from the spring and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon. The last measurable rain the course received was a nice shot of 6.3mm of rainfall on June 1st. Prior to that, it hadn't received any significant rainfall all the way back to before our spring aeration at the end of April. In fact, May of 2015 was the driest May on record, which dates all the way back to 1937 when rainfall totals began being recorded.</div>
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So what does all of this amount to for the course? Being that we aren't even into July yet, it has forced us to focus our efforts more than ever on "down the middle" conditioning when it comes to irrigating turf. We do have an irrigation budget to adhere to and these record dry conditions have really minimized the water that we are applying to our rough and surrounds. Greens, approaches, tees and fairways are receiving sufficient, not excessive, water and we are hand-watering more than ever in an effort to conserve as much water as possible. Expect to see more brown turf than you are used to this summer, especially on our drainage lines, and trust that it will "bounce back" as we move into the cooler temperatures and seasonal rains of fall.<br />
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Many of our trees are suffering badly through this drought. An obvious sign of stress for them is that they are already dropping their leaves in an effort to conserve energy. This is quite common during our dry summer months, but we don't typically observe them do this until sometime in mid-August or even later. We anticipate that some of our very weak birch trees will succumb to the drought and heat stress.<br />
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While irrigation does provide some moisture and much needed relief for the turf to withstand the summer stress of heat and traffic, I would once again like to point out that irrigation is not nearly as effective or beneficial as rainfall. Irrigation systems are designed to provide supplemental moisture during the summer months for turf to survive. The benefits of rainfall far exceed what we can deliver via irrigation. How so? Please refer to one of my previous blog posts from 2013 that explains why: <a href="http://qgolfclub.blogspot.ca/2013/09/why-rain-makes-course-look-so-good.html" target="_blank">Why Rain Makes The Course Look So Good</a></div>
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One last statistical figure I'd like to leave you with is that from May 1st to June 26th of this year, we have received only 13.97mm of rainfall (just over 1/2"). Throughout the same time period in 2014, we received 91.43mm of rain (3.66"). Yes, we are in a drought, but on a positive note, the playability of the course is fantastic!<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-27195953867011678732015-05-28T10:13:00.001-07:002015-05-28T14:01:17.187-07:00Bug Repellents & Sunscreen Damage Turf<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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Although it's not officially summer yet, the recent warm and dry weather we've been experiencing has sure made it feel like it is! When I think of summer, I think of sunshine, backyard BBQs, hanging out at the beach, camping and unfortunately, those pesky mosquitoes! The mosquitoes can annoy the heck out of you while playing golf, especially if you're like me and spend a lot of time in the rough or near the ponds. When they are as annoying as they are right now, we typically get asked, "What are you doing about the mosquitoes?"<br /><br />The truth is, there is nothing more we can do to effectively reduce the mosquito population than what we are already doing. We used to spend lots of $$ spraying our ponds with larvicide to help reduce their population, but these treatments were not very effective. Furthermore, unless the City of Richmond completes the same treatments along the dyke and in and around the ditches surrounding our property, mosquitoes from the immediate surrounds of the Club will hunt down our golfers for their precious blood. <br /><br />We have installed a couple of bat houses on the course over the past few years as bats can consume up to 1200 mosquitoes per hour and each of the bat houses accommodates up to 300 bats. That’s up to 720,000 mosquitoes being consumed on the property per hour with the two bat houses we have! We do hope to continue to add more bat houses to the course soon. For now, I’ll have a word with our bats to ensure that they’re continuing to do their part since we are providing them with housing and meals. <br /><br />What you can do to keep the pesky blood suckers from ruining your round of golf is apply bug repellent. That being said, <u><b>PLEASE ONLY APPLY BUG REPELLENT ON PATHS</b></u>. As you can see below, bug repellents damage turf:</div>
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The green footprints you see in the photos indicate where the golfer was standing while applying the bug repellent. The turf underneath the golfer's feet was shielded from the spray. As you can see, the turf that did come in contact with the spray was damaged by it. It typically only takes about 24 hours for the damage to show up.<br /><br />The same can be said for sunscreen. It also damages turf when coming into direct contact with it. So as with applying bug repellents, <u><b>PLEASE ONLY APPLY SUNSCREEN ON PATHS</b></u>.</div>
<br />Thank you for your cooperation,<br /><br />Jason Hooper<br />Golf Course Superintendent<br />
<br />Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-46135042817628950822015-05-11T14:36:00.003-07:002015-05-11T15:06:44.340-07:00Why Should Golfers Be Concerned About Grasses Getting Sick?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">We continue to battle fusarium, a fungal turf disease, on the greens that are shaded from the morning sun. </span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Often we are left with no choice but to apply fungicides to control the spread of this resilient fungal pathogen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Where we have removed trees around greens complexes that used to receive little or no morning sun, we have seen a significant reduction in disease incidence. "Turf Management 101" has proven to be correct again. With the recent tree removals around #7 green, we expect to see far less disease pressure as that green now receives FULL morning sun - a crucial component in maintaining healthy turf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Time and time again, the USGA Green Section sends out very relevant turf maintenance articles that help greatly in getting our message across to golfers. Low and behold, another gem landed in my email inbox this morning. It explains just why Golf Course Superintendents all over the world do their best each and every day to provide healthy growing environments for turf. Through these efforts,Superintendents are able to do the following: </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Save thousands and thousands of dollars by reducing the need to apply very costly control products, saving you in green fees or member dues </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Continue to be environmentally responsible by making less of an impact on the environment</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">May 8th, 2015 by USGA Green Section</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />1) Some of the fungal and bacterial organisms that attack turf can result in severe damage – sometimes resulting in complete loss of turf cover and producing bad lies, bumpy putting and significant disruption to your round as the staff implements reestablishment efforts. Of course the loss of turf also detracts from the appearance of the course and can even slow down play if golfers are frequently having to take relief from areas marked as ground under repair. <br /><br />2) Treating turfgrass disease outbreaks and repairing damaged areas is expensive. Golf course superintendents are extremely careful when they apply fungicides for two reasons. First, superintendents recognize their environmental responsibility to apply products only where and when they are absolutely needed. Second, disease-control products are so expensive that superintendents simply cannot afford to waste them through misuse. Treating large disease outbreaks can be a serious financial hit to any course, eventually that cost is passed on to the golfers via green fees or dues. <br /><br />3) How can you as a golfer help? Your willingness to tolerate the efforts of the maintenance staff to promote healthy turfgrass is extremely helpful. Consider how some maintenance practices that all golfers despise impact the occurrence and severity of turfgrass disease problems. <br /><br />a. Tree trimming and sometimes complete tree removal is necessary to provide light to turfgrass. These practices also result in improved air movement across playing surfaces which helps keep the turf dry. Most disease organisms thrive in shaded, moist environments – sometimes to the point that even applying a fungicide cannot completely stop disease activity. <br /><br />b. Not even golf course superintendents like aeration. However, aeration improves drainage and creates a soil environment that promotes healthy roots which directly translates to stronger plants. <br /><br />c. Turf that is grown in an environment with plenty of light, air movement, good drainage and properly cultivated soil is far less likely to suffer disease problems. Should a disease outbreak occur, turf in favorable growing environments often can grow through certain disease problems without the need to apply a fungicide. If damage does occur, turf in a good growing environment grows faster and is quick to recover.</span></div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-89935681195686126022015-05-03T11:32:00.002-07:002015-05-12T06:21:11.163-07:00#7 Tree Removals<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whenever trees are
removed from the golf course, we always receive some inquiries as to
what the reason was for removing them. As anticipated, this is once
again the case after removing over 30 trees around #7 green complex
during last week's aeration course closure. For those that may have
missed my submission in last week's eNews to the membership explaining
exactly why, here is a summary of the reasons for removing them...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">All of the trees removed were categorized
as either dead, dying, dangerous or detrimental to turf quality (The Four D’s)
and all but one were birch trees. Now that the trees on the property are
“leafing out” for summer, it is clear to see that even more birch trees
succumbed to the wet winter conditions. The majority of our birch trees
are now past their 40-50 year healthy life expectancy and they are declining
rapidly. The bronze birch borer has also infected many of our birch trees
which is also killing them off. You can expect to see many more removed
this season.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">To illustrate just how bad the condition was of the trees removed, here are a couple photos of the trunks that were rotting from the inside out:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see, the trees that were removed were in very poor condition and blocked out the majority of the morning sun resulting in unhealthy turf conditions and increased disease incidence on # 7 green, such as the fusarium seen below:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 604-277-1513 or <a href="mailto:jhooper@qgolfclub.ca">jhooper@qgolfclub.ca</a></span></span><br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-72225544856868060422015-02-17T05:50:00.001-08:002015-02-17T05:51:17.162-08:00UPDATE: #10 Green<div style="text-align: justify;">
Just an update to let you know that the new green drainage outlet installation for #10 green was completed last Thursday afternoon and it is functioning very well.</div>
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Typically, whenever we put a shovel in the ground on this property we end up uncovering other drainage issues and this proved to be the case again this time around. That being said, it has been buttoned up and the green was reopened for play immediately. The drainage lines have been filled to the surface with sand and will need to remain “turf-free” for a few weeks to allow them to settle as much as possible and then they will be topped off and sodded. Also, once we are fully confident that the catch basin won't settle any further, we will trim it down to just below ground level.</div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-25051186214724522422015-02-11T08:22:00.000-08:002015-02-11T11:39:35.854-08:00#10 Green<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<![endif]-->If you’ve played the course in recent weeks, I’m sure you’ve noticed that we have been experiencing some drainage issues on #10 green. We had an opportunity to put a shovel in the ground Tuesday morning to begin investigating the issue. Unfortunately, what we discovered doesn’t appear to be a “quick fix” and the green will need to remain closed indefinitely while we make the necessary repairs. You can expect to see us working with some larger equipment, namely our excavator, over the next couple days as we make the repairs. You can also expect that a portion of the front of the green will remain as “Ground Under Repair” when the green does reopen as it will require sod in the spring. <br />
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As you can see in the photo below, iron ochre is playing a prominent role in the compromised drainage:<br />
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Iron ochre has affected drainage capabilities throughout the course and is most evident in the pond at #15 green from the drainage lines that outlet into it. For some further info on iron ochre, please visit here: <a href="http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/resmgmt/publist/500Series/543300-1.pdf">http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/resmgmt/publist/500Series/543300-1.pdf</a></div>
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In this photo you will see that we discovered evidence of the old green only about 12” below the surface: </div>
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Our current greens were built by simply burying the old greens with river sand (likely unwashed) and then adding very basic drainage. The corresponding organic matter layer from the old green is greatly affecting the infiltration rates of the current green’s subsurface. Despite the belief by many that the Club previously purchased “All-Weather Greens”, this is NOT the proper way to build greens and this is just one of many reasons why. In fact, unless you are talking about synthetic turf, "All-Weather Greens" do not even exist. </div>
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We anticipate that the repairs will be completed in time for this weekend.</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-5417046864504055322015-01-28T09:42:00.001-08:002015-01-28T11:18:59.531-08:00Ball Mark Repair<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>The legendary Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus doing their part on the green.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When asked by
golfers, “What can I do to help the greens continue to roll smoothly and remain
healthy?”, my answer is very simple: REPAIR BALL MARKS. Furthermore,
repair as many as you see and repair them properly. I have decided to
call upon 30+ year USGA Green Section Director & Agronomist, Larry Gilhuly,
to help me deliver this very important message. Many of you are very
familiar with Mr. Gilhuly as he has conducted numerous USGA Turf Advisory
Service visits here at Quilchena over the years.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please take the
time to read this recent article written by Mr. Gilhuly and be sure to click on
the highlighted links. They are very informative!</span></span></div>
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Ball Mark Repair</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">By Larry Gilhuly, Agronomist, West Region</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b>January 6, 2015</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It’s that time
of year again where we all have lists of resolutions that we wish to accomplish
during the new year. While well intentioned, resolutions often fall by the
wayside or are forgotten only to be brought back to life the next year; but
what about those simple resolutions dealing with the game of golf? We’re not
talking about how your game will be improved with the latest equipment or swing
change. No, we are talking about a single item that every player should be
aware of on every green. In fact, if every player were aware of the following
resolutions, the greens you play would be smoother, healthier, and more of your
putts would find the hole. Let’s look at a short list of resolutions all
players should have for the coming year in regard to ball marks.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to
notice if my golf ball made a mark on the green. Even low-trajectory chip
shots can impact the putting surface despite not showing a noticeable ball
mark on the green. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to find my ball mark on the green when riding in a cart, even if I park
far away from where my shot landed. If your ball hits the front of the
green, make sure to find the ball mark and fix it. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to fix my ball mark, and at least two others if they are noticeable. In
some cases there may be more than a dozen noticeable ball marks if the
greens are soft, so be aware of the pace of play. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to
learn how to fix a ball mark properly by reading <a href="http://www.usga.org/ourexpertsexplain.aspx?id=21474854726" target="_blank">Ball Mark Repair Tools and Technique</a> or watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOTf1wuZoA&index=35&list=PLnU5qUEfww3cOAU8iTQTUpF5S4UqhXJka" target="_blank">Fore The Golfer: How to Repair Ball Marks</a>. The first step is to <b>push</b>
the area that has been displaced by the golf ball back in the direction
from which the golf ball was hit. Next, <b>push</b> back the sides with
the front portion of the disrupted area generally not disturbed. Once the turf
has been <b>pushed</b> back, level the surface with the bottom of your
putter. A putter alone is not considered a tool for fixing ball marks.</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to make every effort to not leave exposed soil when fixing a ball mark. In
some cases, this is not possible which leads to the next resolution. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to read <a href="http://gsr.lib.msu.edu/2000s/2008/080912.pdf" target="_blank">The Anatomy of a Pitch Mark</a> to understand the differences between different types
of ball marks and their impact on growing and playing conditions. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to
not use any ball mark repair tool or tee to lift the turf or damaged area
in an upward movement. Doing so leads to the next resolution. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to begin paying attention to the many ball marks that are fixed using the
lifting technique mentioned above. In virtually every case bare soil,
damaged turf and smoothness are compromised. </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
resolve </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to
educate others on the proper way to repair a ball mark back when it is
being done incorrectly.</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And finally<span style="font-family: inherit;">, <b>I re</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>solve</b> to make all of the above a part of my game.</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
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<tr><td class="caption">For better putting green
smoothness and improved turf quality in 2015, make one of your new year’s
resolutions to fix more ball marks.</td><td><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
It’s
that time of year again where we all have lists of resolutions that we wish to
accomplish during the new year. While well intentioned, resolutions often fall
by the wayside or are forgotten only to be brought back to life the next year; but
what about those simple resolutions dealing with the game of golf? We’re not
talking about how your game will be improved
with the latest equipment or swing change. No, we are talking about a single
item that every player should be aware of on every green. In fact, if every
player were aware of the following
resolutions, the greens you play would be
smoother, healthier, and more of your
putts would find the hole. Let’s look at a short list of resolutions all players should have for the
coming year in regard to ball marks. <br />
<ul>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to notice if my golf
ball made a mark on the green. Even low-trajectory chip shots can impact the
putting surface despite not showing a noticeable ball mark on the green. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to find my ball mark
on the green when riding in a cart, even if I park far away from where my shot
landed. If your ball hits the front of the green, make sure to find the ball
mark and fix it. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to fix my ball mark, and at least two others if they are
noticeable. In some cases there may be more than a dozen noticeable ball marks if
the greens are soft, so be aware of the pace of play. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to learn how to fix a ball mark properly by reading <a href="http://www.usga.org/ourexpertsexplain.aspx?id=21474854726">Ball Mark Repair
Tools and Technique</a> or watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOTf1wuZoA&index=35&list=PLnU5qUEfww3cOAU8iTQTUpF5S4UqhXJka">Fore The Golfer: How
to Repair Ball Marks</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB_xx3NrmV4&index=50&list=PLnU5qUEfww3cOAU8iTQTUpF5S4UqhXJka">en
español</a>).
The first step is to <b>push</b> the area
that has been displaced by the golf ball
back in the direction from which the golf ball was hit. Next, <b>push</b> back the sides with the front
portion of the disrupted area generally
not disturbed. Once the turf has been <b>pushed</b> back, level the surface
with the bottom of your putter. A putter alone is not considered a tool for
fixing ball marks.</li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to make every effort
to not leave exposed soil when fixing a ball mark. In some cases, this is not possible which leads to the
next resolution. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to read <a href="http://gsr.lib.msu.edu/2000s/2008/080912.pdf">The Anatomy of a Pitch Mark</a> to understand the
differences between different types of ball marks and their impact on growing
and playing conditions. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to not use any ball
mark repair tool or tee to lift the turf or damaged area in an upward movement.
Doing so leads to the next resolution. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to begin paying
attention to the many ball marks that are fixed using the lifting technique
mentioned above. In virtually every case bare soil, damaged turf and smoothness
are compromised. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to educate others on
the proper way to repair a ball mark back when it is being done incorrectly. </li>
<li>And
finally, <b>I resolve</b> to make all of
the above a part of my golf game. </li>
</ul>
- See more at:
http://www.usga.org/course_care/New_regional_updates/west/The-Golfers-Resolutions-for-Ball-Mark-Repair---January-2015/#sthash.I4H5xYcm.dpuf</div>
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The Golfers Resolutions for Ball Mark Repair</h1>
<b>
By Larry Gilhuly, agronomist, West Region</b><br />
<b>January 6, 2015</b><br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="caption">For better putting green
smoothness and improved turf quality in 2015, make one of your new year’s
resolutions to fix more ball marks.</td><td><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
It’s
that time of year again where we all have lists of resolutions that we wish to
accomplish during the new year. While well intentioned, resolutions often fall
by the wayside or are forgotten only to be brought back to life the next year; but
what about those simple resolutions dealing with the game of golf? We’re not
talking about how your game will be improved
with the latest equipment or swing change. No, we are talking about a single
item that every player should be aware of on every green. In fact, if every
player were aware of the following
resolutions, the greens you play would be
smoother, healthier, and more of your
putts would find the hole. Let’s look at a short list of resolutions all players should have for the
coming year in regard to ball marks. <br />
<ul>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to notice if my golf
ball made a mark on the green. Even low-trajectory chip shots can impact the
putting surface despite not showing a noticeable ball mark on the green. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to find my ball mark
on the green when riding in a cart, even if I park far away from where my shot
landed. If your ball hits the front of the green, make sure to find the ball
mark and fix it. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to fix my ball mark, and at least two others if they are
noticeable. In some cases there may be more than a dozen noticeable ball marks if
the greens are soft, so be aware of the pace of play. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to learn how to fix a ball mark properly by reading <a href="http://www.usga.org/ourexpertsexplain.aspx?id=21474854726">Ball Mark Repair
Tools and Technique</a> or watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOTf1wuZoA&index=35&list=PLnU5qUEfww3cOAU8iTQTUpF5S4UqhXJka">Fore The Golfer: How
to Repair Ball Marks</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB_xx3NrmV4&index=50&list=PLnU5qUEfww3cOAU8iTQTUpF5S4UqhXJka">en
español</a>).
The first step is to <b>push</b> the area
that has been displaced by the golf ball
back in the direction from which the golf ball was hit. Next, <b>push</b> back the sides with the front
portion of the disrupted area generally
not disturbed. Once the turf has been <b>pushed</b> back, level the surface
with the bottom of your putter. A putter alone is not considered a tool for
fixing ball marks.</li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to make every effort
to not leave exposed soil when fixing a ball mark. In some cases, this is not possible which leads to the
next resolution. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to read <a href="http://gsr.lib.msu.edu/2000s/2008/080912.pdf">The Anatomy of a Pitch Mark</a> to understand the
differences between different types of ball marks and their impact on growing
and playing conditions. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to not use any ball
mark repair tool or tee to lift the turf or damaged area in an upward movement.
Doing so leads to the next resolution. </li>
<li><b>I resolve</b> to begin paying
attention to the many ball marks that are fixed using the lifting technique
mentioned above. In virtually every case bare soil, damaged turf and smoothness
are compromised. </li>
<li><b>I resolve </b>to educate others on
the proper way to repair a ball mark back when it is being done incorrectly. </li>
<li>And
finally, <b>I resolve</b> to make all of
the above a part of my golf game. </li>
</ul>
- See more at:
http://www.usga.org/course_care/New_regional_updates/west/The-Golfers-Resolutions-for-Ball-Mark-Repair---January-2015/#sthash.I4H5xYcm.dpuf</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-36366436322825030922015-01-26T10:13:00.001-08:002015-01-27T07:20:34.008-08:00When is it time to renovate the bunkers?<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I'm sure you've noticed, I often come across golf course maintenance articles that I feel compelled to share. Here is another gem from Golf Course Industry magazine that covers many important aspects of costs allocated with routine bunker maintenance and how to determine when enough is enough and it's time to renovate.</div>
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My favourite quotes about bunkers from this article are, “It’s the one area of a golf course that has had a Band-Aid put on it
time and time again,” Jenkins says. “It’s gotten to the point where
it’s costing more to put a Band-Aid on it than if you go ahead, bite the
bullet and do it right. In our industry, we spend entirely too much
money on bunker maintenance.” I couldn't agree more!</div>
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That being said, enjoy, it's a great read!</div>
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<span class="categories"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Year of the rebuilt bunker </b></span></span></div>
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<span class="categories">Features - Course Construction</span>
Bunker renovations are on the rise. So let’s celebrate the
process of enhancing a maintenance menace and look at how we started
moving dirt like it’s 1999.</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Guy Cipriano</span> |
<span class="date">January 14, 2015</span></span>
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<img align="right" alt="" src="http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/FileUploads/image/GCI0115-pg27.jpg" height="138" style="margin: 10px;" width="200" />Those
sandy, deep, curvy design elements causing superintendents to shout
unprintable words and crew members to think about calling in sick
following heavy rain might not look or play the same as they did in 2014
at many golf courses.</div>
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Of the 569 superintendents who participated in GCI’s State of the
Industry survey, 71 percent report their course is planning at least
some form of bunker construction in the next three years. The volume of
bunker projects has provided a jolt to the industry.</div>
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Golf course builders entered 2015 knowing, instead of hoping, work
would arrive. “We have been negotiating projects before the holidays far
more this year,” says Judd Duininck, a principal at Duininck Golf. “In
fact, we are almost full for the season and we aren’t even into the
spring.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Architects are scooting from project to project, a welcomed change
from the days of silently refining sketches. “I don’t pick up the phone
and check for a dial tone as often as I did a few years ago,” says
architect Brian Silva, principal of Brian M. Silva Inc.</div>
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Companies dedicated to providing bunker solutions are among the
industry’s fastest risers, going from curiosities to bustling businesses
in less than five years. “We already have more orders for the first
quarter of 2015 than we did over the first half of 2014,” says Martin
Sternberg, inventor and developer of Capillary Concrete. “I think we are
going to do 100 percent more in the first half of the year than we did
in 2014.”</div>
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<td style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Hustling at Hazeltine </b></span><br />
Some serious hauling recently occurred at the site of the 2016 Ryder Cup.<br />
Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., needed
less than two months to renovate its 107 bunkers. Duininck Golf started
work in mid-September and finished in early November, despite having
leeway to complete the project in 2015. Work involved excavating down to
existing subgrades, providing detail shaping to restore bunkers to
their original design, and installing new drain tile and the Better
Billy Bunker system. Duininck Golf principal Judd Duininck says the
club’s decision to allow his company to work freely expedited the
project. “If you’re talking about speed, it comes down to the club
really understanding the contractor and being able to give us their
entire golf course and deal with some downtime,” Duininck says.
“Hazeltine allowed us to get in and work while they played. They knew
the short-term pain of that would compress the time schedule quite a
bit, and it did. Things drag out when we have to go one or two bunkers
at a time.”<br />
Entering 2015 with a completed bunker renovation excites
superintendent Chris Tritabaugh. The club now has two full golf seasons
to hone maintenance practices before the Ryder Cup. The three-day event
begins Sept. 30, 2016.<br />
“The next year two years are going to be huge for us,”
Tritabaugh says. “(This year) we are going to be one year out from the
Ryder Cup and we didn’t want to do a bunch of work on the course. We
wanted people to come, whether it be members, guests or whomever, and
experience the course as it’s going to be in the 2016 Ryder Cup.”<br />
Other changes for the Ryder Cup include a new route, with
current holes 1-4 and 14-18 comprising the front nine and 10-13 and 5-9
serving as the back nine. The routing should create a dramatic,
spectator-friendly setting because the 16th will be a par 5 and the 17th
will play as a par 3 over water. The yet-to-be-selected American
captain also may suggest course set-up changes to create a home-field
advantage.<br />
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Unless you are intrigued by washouts or contaminated sand, the
designing, digging and investing should create palatable excitement in
2015. A properly executed bunker renovation can be the quickest route to
giving crews something easier to maintain, players something different
to experience or, in many cases, both in 2015.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
It might be preposterous to proclaim 2015 “The Year of the Bunker.”
The USGA, after all, considers bunkers hazards, and they might be the
game’s most polarizing feature. “For some reason, they are everybody’s
angst on every golf course,” says Allan MacCurrach, CEO and founder of
MacCurrach Golf Construction. “And they are the quickest thing to
deteriorate.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
One thing most can agree on, though, is that we’re bracing for “The
Year of the Rebuilt Bunker.” Let’s celebrate the process of enhancing a
maintenance menace and look at how we started moving dirt like it’s
1999. </div>
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">
Quantifying</h3>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Discolored sand, impromptu ponds, inconsistent lies, eroding edges
and mud-caked golf balls are images of problematic bunkers. The images
are powerful, but sometimes getting a needed project approved requires
metrics.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Chris Tritabaugh took over as the superintendent at Hazeltine
National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., early in 2013. The job presented
career-defining opportunities – How many superintendents get to host a
Ryder Cup? – and plenty of bunkers to maintain. Hazeltine, a Robert
Trent Jones Sr. design, features 107 bunkers accounting for more square
footage than the course’s greens.</div>
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Tritabaugh examined the numbers and estimated the club was spending
$50,000 per year in labor costs associated with fixing bunkers following
rain events. The total translates to the salary of nearly four
full-time seasonal employees, according to Tritabaugh. With the 2016
Ryder Cup looming and the club’s last major bunker renovation occurring
before the 1991 U.S. Open, Tritabaugh presented bunker-related metrics
to Hazeltine’s membership. “We were spending somewhere between a third
and maybe even half of the dollars that it would take for us to do a
full renovation,” Tritabaugh says. “Just to put in new sand for the
Ryder Cup wouldn’t really solve all of the problems long term.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Superintendents are having more success justifying potential savings
provided by a bunker renovation to members and owners. Industry
officials cite an improving economy, increased spending on golf
acquisitions by investment funds, enhanced bunker technology and a
desire to standout in a competitive marketplace as reasons for bunker
renovations.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hazeltine renovated its bunkers using the Better Billy Bunker method,
which experienced significant sales spikes in the past year. The
company had 16 active projects in December 2013. The number increased to
26 at the same point in 2014, according to vice president of sales Todd
Jenkins.</div>
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“It’s the one area of a golf course that has had a Band-Aid put on it
time and time again,” Jenkins says. “It’s gotten to the point where
it’s costing more to put a Band-Aid on it than if you go ahead, bite the
bullet and do it right. In our industry, we spend entirely too much
money on bunker maintenance.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Bunker renovations provided contractors with work throughout the
recession, because Duininck says they provided a way to “cut costs
without spending a pile of money.” But 2015 promises to be a frantic
year. “If you haven’t gotten a contractor or bunker specialist under
contract for the fall, you might have to delay your project,” Duininck
says. “Either that or you might see very, very inflated pricing. We are
turning down work right now.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Everybody looks for something different in a bunker project. A
superintendent, for example, views a renovation as a way to disperse
maintenance resources to other areas of the course. “I think that
$50,000 has been spent four times already in discussions,” Tritabaugh
says. Tritabaugh adds that 20 percent of the $50,000 projected savings
could be devoted to fine-tuning Hazeltine’s bunkers through practices
such as maintaining sand depth and moisture levels.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Differences between pre- and post-renovation bunkers should become
noticeable when Minnesota receives its first significant spring rain.
Hearing extended drips on his home roof at night would cause Tritabaugh
to rise, check his watch and worry. Tritabaugh lauded his staff for
remaining upbeat while preparing bunkers for play, a grueling task with
the potential to demoralize a crew. “We are excited to find out what
it’s like to come out there after a three-quarter-inch-rain and not
spend 75 percent of our labor the next day doing bunkers,” he says</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
MacCurrach also examines bunkers following rain, although he’s
looking for something different than a superintendent. “From my
standpoint, as the builder, no matter how pretty or well-placed
strategically a bunker is, if a bunker doesn’t structurally work, it
just doesn’t matter,” he says. “If a bunker doesn’t hold up after a rain
event, it doesn’t matter. If there are not good in-grass points, it
doesn’t matter. You can get romantic with all aspects of a bunker, but
if it doesn’t work, it just doesn’t matter.”</div>
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Silva is responsible for adding charm to a golf course. Ask him about
trends in bunker design, and he smashes a 280-yard drive in your
direction. He says golf, unlike other sports, is played on a field with
no dimensions. The absence of length and width requirements leaves room
for individuality in bunker placement and design. The stories he hears
of bunker reduction or simplification don’t match his philosophies or
the desires of many clients. Bunkers are being renovated because he says
clubs view them as “integral” parts of their facilities.</div>
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Once
bunkers are considered worthwhile enough to enhance, Sternberg says
owners, members and superintendents must examine the “whole picture”
regarding where bunkers fit into a particular course’s long-term plans.
“They should make a decision on the design of the bunkers,” says
Sternberg, a CGCS who also manages and co-owns a course in Sweden.
“Then, they need to make decisions how they want those bunkers to play. A
lot of people try to build bunkers because they think they look nice
and they don’t think about how much they cost to maintain.” </div>
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">
Style points</h3>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Clubs that ask serious questions about bunkers, and provide ample
time and room for a superintendent, architect and contractor to
collaborate, can reap major rewards.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Before polymer, gravel and even some liners started entering bunkers,
Cape Cod National Golf Club in Brewster, Mass., opened for business.
Play started on the 18-hole course in 2000. The Cape’s sandy soils led
to a decline in the consistency of the sand inside and the quality of
turf outside bunkers.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Superintendent Eric Strzepek says bunkers weren’t a prominent feature
when the course opened. Tastes evolved, so the club contacted Silva,
who originally designed the course, about enhancing all 90 bunkers.
Explaining the value of a bunker project to the club’s membership proved
easy.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
“The members were the ones kind of beating down the door, saying we
have a great golf course, greens, tees, fairways, everything is really
good,” Strzepek says. “Our bunkers, of course, they are always
complained about the most … It was just time. It didn’t take much
convincing.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
In anticipation for the renovation, which started this past fall,
Strzepek avoided ordering new sand and minimized the amount of time and
money spent on the bunkers. Depending on a club’s location, new sand
costs $60 to $150 per ton. “We accepted that they were substandard
compared to everything else on the golf course,” Strzepek says. “Now,
when you get the USGA involved and say, ‘Hey, we have stones in the
bunkers and they are inconsistent.’ They go, ‘Oh, perfect.’ But that’s
not the reality of today’s high-end club membership.”</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Silva’s philosophies meshed with what members wanted, which were
clean, visually appealing, playable bunkers. “I see clubs that think
bunkers are an integral part of their facility and I don’t see
spectacular interest in dummying them down in terms of numbers and
complexity,” he says. “But I read about it all the time that that’s
where golf has to go. That’s really like saying, ‘I’m really sick and
tired of having to replace the tires after every 50,000 miles on my car.
Couldn’t we just have a car with no tires?’”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Strzepek and Silva spoke frequently about options. Neither the
superintendent nor architect wanted to be among the early adopters of
any process, so they opted against installing products using polymer.
The club demonstrated similar thinking in 2000 when it decided against
placing liners in its bunkers. Fourteen years later, liners had
succeeded at enough courses for Strzepek and Silva to feel comfortable
about installing them at Cape Cod National. “Twenty-five years ago we
never lined a bunker,” Silva says. “Now it’s hard to think of a bunker
we don’t line with one material or another.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Drainage was also improved, and the sand was swapped for a local
variety, which Strzepek selected following conversations with other New
England superintendents. The appearance of the sand fit the look the
club was trying to achieve, Strzepek says.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
The course closed for construction on Oct. 15, allowing for
uninterrupted work. The timing worked perfectly for the club because
many of its members head south in late fall and winter. Members will
return to a layout that encourages play out of bunkers. “Visually,
bunkers are now more prominent features on the golf course,” Strzepek
says. “And I don’t think it plays any more difficult. I think it plays
easier because you’re going to have a very consistent sand throughout
the golf course.” </div>
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">
Eroding edges</h3>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Bunkers are an abundantly painful feature at Tennessee National Golf
Club in Loudon, Tenn. The Greg Norman-designed course opened in 2006
with 170,000 square feet of sand filling 46 fairway bunkers.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Another number flustered superintendent Andrew McClintock and his
staff throughout the past seven years: Norman placed 65 sod-stacked
revetted bunkers throughout the course. The Scottish-style bunkers
presented immediate maintenance challenges. Two revetted bunkers were
rebuilt in 2007. At least six have been replaced every subsequent year.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
“It’s been non-stop,” McClintock says. “You build something and
everything looks great for about a year, then little stuff erodes away.
There’s a little bit of settling you have to go back and fix along with
repairing the ones you are doing. Soil washes off the face and gets in
the sand, which messes up your drainage. It’s never perfect, except the
minute you finish it. You take a picture and that’s the last time you
will ever see it like that.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Heavy
rain and cold temperatures magnified the problem as the course aged.
Searching long and hard for solutions, McClintock had his crew sprayed
polymers. He considered rebuilding sod walls using carpet or wood. He
looked into purchasing rubber mats manufactured to a specified
thickness. Nothing proved feasible.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
An ownership change last year sparked numerous discussions regarding
the revetted bunkers. “The owners were like, ‘We have to do something.
We either get rid of them completely or come up with a solution,’”
McClintock says. “We didn’t want to get rid of them. They are what makes
us, us.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
An Internet search led to one of McClintock’s assistants to finding a
website for Durabunker, a Wales company that uses recycled synthetic
material to build bunker faces and edges. McClintock knew little about
the company, and he says exhaustive research should be a major part of
any bunker renovation project.Although not as expensive as a full-course
renovation, bunker projects can cost six figures. A poorly executed one
can damage a superintendent’s reputation. “You’re thinking, ‘Man, if I
miss on this, it’s a big chunk of money,’” McClintock says. “I don’t
like to miss. It’s extremely important.”</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Before pitching Durabunker to ownership, McClintock spoke with the
maintenance staff and membership at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter,
Fla., which renovated 19 revetted bunkers. He made across-the-pond
calls to Turnberry, a high-profile Durabunker client. McClintock even
purchased a plane ticket and flew to South Carolina to watch a crew
build a test bunker at Secession Golf Club.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Tennessee National started its project late last year. The club is
reducing the number of revetted bunkers on the course to 30. The
remaining revetted bunkers are being renovated using the Durabunker
method. A crew from Southeastern Golf Inc. is receiving training in the
Durabunker process and assisting with the renovation. Tennessee National
receives around 7,000 rounds per year, and disruption to play is
minimal. McClintock says he expects the reworked faces and edges to last
at least 20 years. When the project is completed, Tennessee National
members should be noticing bunkers for the right reasons. “We got to a
point where members did not like bringing guests out here,” McClintock
says. “That’s what our course was, revetted bunkers, especially having
65 of them. It was all you saw. They were everywhere, so members didn’t
like coming out and showing off their place because it was more than we
could handle. Now the wall is always going to look the way it does right
now and the sand is clean. Members are excited.”</div>
</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-959649631699204642015-01-11T08:22:00.000-08:002015-01-11T08:22:19.011-08:00Winter Play<div style="text-align: justify;">
The most recent USGA Green Section Record contains what I believe to be the best ever written article regarding "winter play" on golf courses, and believe me, I've read and analyzed more than my fair share of them over the years! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>very heavy frost conditions</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>frost slow to melt away due to shade from trees</b></span></i></td></tr>
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</div>
It covers all aspects of the conditions that affect winter play decision making, from frosty and frozen turf to saturated turf conditions.<br />
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</div>
<br />
Please take the time to read it here: <a href="http://gsr.lib.msu.edu/article/hartwiger-moeller-winter-1-9-15.pdf" target="_blank">"Winter Play - When to Go and When to Say No"</a>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-81493861615002562702014-09-22T12:16:00.002-07:002014-09-22T12:16:52.178-07:00Signs that fall has arrived...<div style="text-align: justify;">
It was another GREAT summer in the lower mainland, but now it is time to welcome fall. The change of season also indicates a change in our turf care maintenance practices. Some routine tasks, such as mowing, become more difficult to keep up with as our summer students have returned to school and the seasonal rains and cooler nights provide ideal growing conditions for turf. Although we provide moisture to the turf via our irrigation system throughout the summer months, nothing gets turf growing quite like rainfall. It's like we've fertilized each and every time it rains. For more info on why rainfall differs so much from irrigation, please visit one of my previous blog posts by clicking <a href="http://qgolfclub.blogspot.ca/2013/09/why-rain-makes-course-look-so-good.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. That being said, we are mowing as frequently as we can and will be lowering the height-of-cut (HOC) on the rough mowers this week to try and lessen the penalty of hitting your ball into the rough.</div>
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Frequency of mowing also changes in the fall. Again, without the staffing levels that we have in the summer months, we are forced to reduce how often we mow greens, tees, approaches and fairways. You can expect these areas to be a bit "shaggy" this time of year until colder temperatures slow down the growth rates. Bunkers are also raked less often so please ensure you do your part by raking your tracks when you enter and exit them.</div>
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On behalf of Josh and all the hardworking guys and gals on the Turf Care crew, I'd like to take this time to thank you, the members, for all the positive feedback and compliments about the course conditioning and landscape maintenance this year. We were eager to hit the ground running this spring to prove just what this team is capable of and I am proud to say that this crew has exceeded all my expectations. We are already planning for an even more successful 2015, but until then, enjoy what fall has to offer here at Quilchena. </div>
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See you on the course,</div>
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Jason</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-37441035726900545242014-08-14T05:31:00.002-07:002014-08-14T05:49:37.992-07:00VENTING GREENS: Providing a breath of fresh air.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This morning
we are venting (solid-tine aerating) the greens and collars. They will be
double-rolled immediately following the procedure, and will be double-rolled again
tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. We typically vent the greens during a
scheduled Monday Maintenance Morning, but with the double shotgun to
accommodate the tournament this Monday we were not able to do so.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our
greens are holding up very well this summer, but their rootzones need oxygen
right now as the droughty and hot summer conditions along with added compaction
from the traffic of maintenance equipment and heavy play have taken their toll
on them. Venting accomplishes just that, it provides channels for gas
exchange and enhances root growth, but without the major disruption of a core
aeration. Venting greens is scheduled for every 14 days during the
season, but we have not done one since July 21<sup>st</sup> due to a stat
holiday and outside tournaments. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We
are using a different style of venting tine this time around so we completed a
trial on the front of the 9<sup>th</sup> green Tuesday morning to ensure that they
deliver the results we want. This bayonet style of venting tine produces more
of a narrow slicing action on the surface vs a small round hole. The
slicing action of these tines sever the small fibrous roots instead of
separating them. This severing action causes the plant hormone Auxin to
be released that causes root branching even in times of stress. Root
branching enhances root density and contributes to a stronger and healthier
root mass. Here is a photo illustrating venting tine setup, the immediate
results and the finished product following the first double-roll:</span></span></div>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You
can expect the greens to be a bit bumpy today and again tomorrow, but back to
normal following their 3<sup>rd</sup> double-roll on Saturday morning.</span></span></div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-63191779015301926482014-07-26T05:13:00.000-07:002014-07-26T05:16:29.289-07:00It's mosquito season!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I think of summer, I think of sunshine, backyard BBQs, hanging out at the beach, camping and unfortunately, those pesky mosquitos! The mosquitos can annoy the heck out of you while playing golf, especially if you're like me and spend a lot of time in the rough or near the ponds. When they are as annoying as they are right now, we typically get asked, "What are you doing about the mosquitos?"</span></span></div>
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</xml><![endif]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The truth is, there is nothing more we can do to effectively reduce the mosquito population than what we are already doing. We used to spend lots of $$$ spraying our ponds with
larvicide to help reduce their population, but these treatments were not very
effective. Furthermore, unless the City of Richmond completes the same
treatments along the dyke and in and around the ditches surrounding our property,
mosquitos from the immediate surrounds of the Club will hunt down our golfers
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">We have installed a couple of bat houses on the course over
the past few years as bats can consume up to 1200 mosquitos per hour and each
of the bat houses accommodates up to 300 bats. That’s up to 720,000
mosquitos being consumed on the property per hour with the two bat houses we
have! We do hope to continue to add more bat houses to the course
soon.
For now, I’ll have a word with our bats to ensure that they’re continuing to do their
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">What you can do to keep the pesky blood suckers from ruining your round of golf is apply bug repellent. That being said, <u><b>PLEASE ONLY APPLY BUG REPELLENT ON PATHS</b></u>. As you can see below, bug repellents damage turf:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2b2b2b;">Here is another photo taken yesterday from our lower putting green where someone applied bug repellent right in the middle of the green:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2b2b2b;">The
green footprints you see in the photos indicate where the golfer was standing
while applying the bug repellent. The turf underneath the golfer's feet
was shielded from the spray. As you can see, the turf that did come in
contact with the spray was damaged by it. It typically only takes about 24
hours for the damage to show up.</span></span></span></div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-8904374083918489942014-06-05T08:15:00.000-07:002014-06-05T08:53:00.338-07:00COURSE UPDATE - June 5, 2014<div style="text-align: justify;">
It’s hard to believe that we are
already a week into June!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other than a
few hiccups, the weather this spring has been nothing short of stellar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are very pleased with our turf health
programs throughout the course and now that we are at full staffing levels we
are able to focus on the finer details such as tree pruning, pond maintenance,
weed control and hand-watering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The long
range forecast for this summer is calling for rather warm and exceptionally dry
conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are confident that our
maintenance programs will continually deliver playing conditions that exceed
your expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The usual spring growth surge in
the rough has finally begun to subside so you can expect to see less and less “clumping”
from the rough mowing equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
been doing our best to minimize the impact on playability from the clumping
with the use of blowers, but it is to be expected that there will still be
areas that are quite messy this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As the growth rates continue to slow down, there will be less and less
clumping.</div>
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We have been busy completing some
tree pruning tasks on the course lately and the response from the golfers has
been extremely positive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The biggest
impact from our pruning efforts so far can be seen at #12 green complex as
illustrated below in the “before & after” photo: </div>
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Crown-raising the cedars at the
back of the 12<sup>th</sup> green has not only provided aesthetic and
playability improvements, it has also greatly benefited the turf at the back of
the green.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have already observed much
healthier turf conditions due to the improved air movement and reduced shade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional root pruning along the back edge
of the green will also result in improved turf quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have also completed some tree pruning at
#6 and #11 green complexes and will continue throughout the course as time
allows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, you can expect to
see more dead, dying and/or dangerous trees being removed throughout the summer
months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The resulting stumps will also
be removed as time allows. </div>
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Some lucky Turf Care team members
have been spending time in some of the ponds throughout the course removing
cattails that are affecting sightlines into some of the greens (i.e. - #5, 6,
12, 13 and 15).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cattails and other
aquatic plants provide some great benefits to our ponds by routinely filtering the
water and helping to reduce algae.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, sometimes they become too tall and selective removal is
necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a “Before & After”
photo of the removals at #15 green:</div>
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We will begin prepping the grass hitting area at the practice range on our scheduled Maintenance Morning next Monday,
June 9<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will include a
solid-tine aeration, heavy overseeding and granular fertilizer application.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We anticipate the hitting area to be
ready for use on Tuesday, June 24<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is about 4 weeks behind our usual target date for opening it, but
we hope that the later opening date will allow us to provide the grass hitting area
throughout the duration of the summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
will also be more times designated for “mats only” this season to preserve the turf and promote sustainability, instead of just allowing it to be badly beat up for
5 weeks and then being forced to close it for the season.</div>
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Please understand that our grass hitting area is substantially undersized and we do not have sufficient space at
this time to expand it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An adequately
sized hitting area allows for about an acre of actual hitting zone for divots to
heal properly so the turf can be routinely cycled through time and
time again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At approximately 8500 ft<sup>2</sup>,
ours only provides about 20% of an acre, which simply does not allow for enough
recovery time for the hitting zones to be ready for use again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That being said, we politely ask that you
please use it for warm up purposes only and not for hitting bucket after bucket
of range balls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also help us to
provide the best possible grass hitting area by following the “Preferred Divot Pattern”
seen below:</div>
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prepping a small grass hitting area tucked away near the practice bunker for
the Golf Shop professional staff to conduct private lessons from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This hitting zone will be quite small and for
limited use so we ask that you please reserve this designated turf for the Golf Shop personnel only.
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The turf covers in the landing
zone of the practice range will likely be removed at the end of next week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These covers have proven to be a great
investment as they have provided ideal conditions underneath them to establish
new turf with the use of aeration cores and some additional ryegrass seed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The additional warmth generated by using the covers
has resulted in rapid establishment and excellent rooting for the new turf
underneath them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These turf covers will
be stored and used for some other turf establishment projects as well as to cover
and protect some of our greens that do not react well to prolonged stretches of
below freezing weather that we occasionally experience in the winter months
(i.e. - #12 and #15 greens). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Last, but certainly not least, I’d
like to reiterate the importance of having our scheduled Maintenance Mornings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past Monday we were able to topdress,
vent (solid-tine aerate), cocoa mat, fertilize and water the greens all ahead
of the first scheduled tee time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Without the Maintenance Morning
we would not have been able to complete this all in one day ahead of play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cultural practices that we are able to
schedule and complete on these mornings are crucial for the overall turf health
and in providing you and your guests with optimal playing conditions.</div>
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See you on the course! </div>
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<br />Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-66815606868786839552014-05-20T06:11:00.001-07:002014-05-20T08:20:37.872-07:00ANNUAL REPOST: The Greens are now "Whites"<div class="art-postcontent art-postcontent-0 clearfix post-body">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well, it's that time of year again for the<i> Poa annua</i> turf, or
po-anna as Johnny Miller would say, has gone to seed! Our greens turn
to "whites" and the rough becomes very wiry no matter how many times a
week we cut it. The prolific seedhead production of<i> Poa annua</i> is
something we cannot avoid and must deal with, but remember, although it
does affect playing conditions, it also benefits us as many of the
millions and millions of seedheads produced end up finding their way
into bare spots, divots, ballmarks, etc. to fill voids. Our neighbours
to the south have control products available to them that allow them to
inhibit the seedhead production, but there are yet to be any similar
products registered for use in Canada.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The timing of the seedhead production is the same each and every year so
instead of spending anymore time on this blog entry, I'll share an
archived one with you from May 2011.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>It's that time of year...the dreaded <i>Poa annua</i> seedhead has arrived!</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you've played recently, I'm sure
you've experienced some bumpy ball roll on the greens. Yes, we are
still recovering from aeration, but there is another contributing factor
that's creating bumpiness in our greens. The dreaded <i>Poa annua</i> seedhead!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Poa annua</i> seedhead (white seeds) on greens</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Poa annua</i>
(annual bluegrass) thrives in our wet west coast conditions and is the
dominant grass species not only on our greens, but throughout the entire
property! Even at very low mowing heights of .125" (1/8"), <i>Poa annua</i> produces seedhead two times during a growing season, during the spring
and fall. The plant is under a great deal of stress when producing
seedhead as it is exerting all of it's energy to do so. Keeping this in
mind, we must be careful not to add too much additional stress with our
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affect ball roll, it also results in messy clumping after mowing in our
rough - especially on wet, dewy mornings. This prolific seedhead
production typically lasts 2-3 weeks, but we have observed our species
of <i>Poa annua</i> producing seed for 6 weeks and beyond! Talk about stressed plants!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are some positives to the seedhead production of <i>Poa annua</i>.
The seedhead finds it's way into bare spots and germinates and matures
to fill these voids. These once bare areas are now much less
susceptible to weed invasion. When properly maintained, <i>Poa annua</i> can provide exceptional putting surfaces. Some of the top courses in the world have <i>Poa annua</i> greens. Oakmont Country Club is just one of them and it has hosted 8 US Opens.</span><br />
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does have it's fair share of problems. It tends to have shallow roots,
high disease susceptibility and does not handle temperature related
stresses well (heat and cold).</span><br />
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suppress the seedhead production; the problem is that they are not
registered for use in Canada. Our neighbours to the south have a huge
advantage in maintaining smooth putting surfaces this time of year with
the use of these products! We are keeping our fingers crossed that
they will become registered and available in Canada sometime in the near
future. Until this happens, we will continue to work at improving the
putting surfaces with our routine cultural practices such as
verti-cutting, topdressing, rolling and fertility. We will also be
initiating our plant growth regulator (PGR) program this week. This PGR
program will help to control the different growth rates of our multiple
grass species in our greens to provide smoother ball roll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here's to hoping this year's seedhead production is a short-lived one! </span></div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-26235982735895379452014-03-20T08:22:00.000-07:002014-03-20T08:22:50.993-07:00Why the greens aren't consistently green...<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I'm sure you have all noticed, our greens are sporting a pretty funky appearance this winter. They are quite "blotchy" and not as consistently green as they have been in the past during this time of year. The turf growth rates have also been quite inconsistent from one green to another and even within each individual green. </div>
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This is due to a couple environmental factors that are uncommon for our typical west coast winters. First off, we have experienced some unusually cold stretches of weather this winter where the average daily temperatures were below zero. For example, in early December we had an 8-day stretch where the average daily temperature was below zero and another 9-day stretch in early February where we experienced the same freezing temperatures. Our turf can handle below zero temperatures, but they are not accustomed to the lengthy stretches of these freezing temperatures. </div>
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Our greens are most affected by the cold due to their much lower height-of-cut (HOC) when compared to the tees and fairways. The HOC of our tees and fairways is four times higher than that of our greens. Some high-traffic turf areas on our greens have "thinned out" a bit and the overall "off-colour" of the greens is a symptom of cold stress. </div>
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Secondly, we are actually experiencing abnormally dry conditions this winter. I know this may be hard to believe with the recent wet weather, but we have had some lengthy droughty periods throughout the past few months that have produced some very low soil moisture levels throughout the course. As you can see below, there is even some drought stress in some of our rough areas:</div>
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Moisture level readings in the rough this time of year are traditionally between 35% and 50% so needless to say readings such as 14.9% are very low. The current moisture level readings of our greens are coming in at between 15% and 20% in the "yellowish" less dense areas and between 30% and 40% in the greener lush areas. Our greens are healthiest when moisture levels are between 20% and 30%. As you can see, that 10% range when they are healthiest is not a very wide range to work within and can be very difficult to achieve this time of year when we tend to have too much moisture. </div>
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Adversely, when we do experience droughty conditions in the winter we can't simply irrigate to reach adequate moisture levels as our irrigation system is winterized and remains shut down until early April. There is a substantial amount of wet weather in the forecast and before long we will have the irrigation system fired up and ready to go to ensure we can maintain adequate moisture levels. </div>
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<b>Overall, the greens are very healthy and their appearance will improve as soil
temperatures continue to rise and we move into some more consistent
sunny and warmer weather. The irrigation system will be fired up next week so we will also be able to begin adding supplemental moisture where necessary. The growth and recovery rates of our turf are still quite low this time of year so patience is key as we can very easily do more harm than good by being too aggressive in attempts to expedite the process.</b></div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-18326880337121402332014-01-26T13:46:00.000-08:002014-01-26T13:54:53.200-08:00What are those white dots on some of the greens?<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you've played golf here during the last couple weeks, you may have noticed some white paint dots along the perimeter of the lower putting green, #6 green and #15 green. These paint dots are there to indicate where our turf health program "check plots" are located.</div>
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The check plots are approximately 3ft x 2ft and will be covered with plywood during each and every application of fertilizer (foliar and granular), plant growth regulator, wetting agent and other plant health products throughout the entire 2014 season. </div>
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We've talked about creating these check plots here at Quilchena in prior years and decided to go ahead and do so after reading USGA Northeast Region Director David A. Oatis' article titled <a href="http://gsr.lib.msu.edu/article/oatis-sayin-12-13-13.pdf" target="_blank"><i>"Sayin' It's So Doesn't Make It So"</i></a>. </div>
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Through the use of these check plots, we will be able to accurately evaluate just how effective our turf health programs actually are. We will be routinely evaluating colour, growth rate, canopy density, root density and depth, infiltration rates and disease incidence among others. We will also be using check plots on some select tees and fairways to monitor and evaluate their turf health programs too.</div>
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We are excited to continually observe the check plots throughout the season and look forward to sharing the results with you!</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-71257555040540952212014-01-08T09:08:00.000-08:002014-01-09T13:45:57.621-08:00Future Supers - Aaron Swail & Landen HuculakWe are very fortunate to have two aspiring Superintendents on our Turf Care team here at Quilchena, Aaron Swail and Landen Huculak.<br />
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Aaron joined our team in the spring of 2011 in an Assistant-in-Training role, or AIT, shortly after graduating from University of Guelph's 2-year Turf Management program. Stepping into this role afforded Aaron the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our operation, right from pushing a rotary mower to being a meaningful voice and opinion of many key decision-making conversations and meetings. Aaron was able to gain some valuable experience as AIT and has since moved into an Irrigation Technician position. Along with the many added responsibilities of being our Irrigation Technician, Aaron still plays a big role in our turf health programs as one of our "go-to guys" for spraying and fertilizer applications.</div>
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Aaron continues to increase his turf maintenance knowledge by spending time each and every day asking as many questions as he can, providing feedback and bringing forth suggestions; something we've encouraged him to do from his first day on the job here. We are proud to be a part of Aaron's career development and look forward to continuing to help groom him along the way to becoming a Superintendent!</div>
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Landen joined our team
in the spring of 2008 and has been an extremely valuable part of our
operation ever since. Landen brings a very strong work ethic and positive
attitude to our team and has excelled at every role he has been in here at Quilchena.
His knowledge of the game, determination, willingness to continue to learn and
desire to move up the ranks motivated him to enroll in the 2-year Turf
Management Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and he set to graduate in the spring of 2014. <br />
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Oh yeah,
Landen is pretty much a scratch golfer too so don’t get suckered into playing
him for cash! We are extremely proud to be able to assist Landen with
achieving his goals along his career path and greatly look forward to having him
continually work alongside us. Please join us in congratulating Landen on
his upcoming graduation!</div>
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Like I said, we are very lucky to have these two aspiring Superintendents on our team and we look forward to following their continued success in the Turf Management industry!</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-85938607026598105112013-12-11T08:00:00.000-08:002013-12-12T07:09:11.093-08:00What to expect as the course thaws out...<div style="text-align: justify;">
The current weather reports are forecasting milder temperatures and significant amounts of rainfall which will certainly help to thaw the frozen turf conditions. This will take some time though as the ground frost is actually quite deep at this time. </div>
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So what should be expected with regards to playing conditions as the course thaws out? Nothing is ever guaranteed when it comes to predicting the unpredictability of Mother Nature, but we do know that substantial rainfall on top of frozen conditions is going to result in lots of standing water throughout the course. The standing water will slowly drain as the frozen ground conditions continue to thaw, but again, this will take some time.</div>
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Our regular greens will remain closed until they are free of any standing water and the temporary greens will be in play.</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-78885557355718403512013-12-02T11:10:00.002-08:002013-12-08T07:41:59.044-08:00Bunker Blues<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;">
It's hard to believe, but I'm feeling the need to write yet another blog post about our current bunker situation here at Quilchena. Why is this necessary you ask? First and foremost, I feel it is extremely important to continually communicate with the membership in order for them to better understand our concerns and challenges when it comes to maintaining their course. We are constantly trying to improve upon how we can best deliver optimum course conditions on a daily basis. Secondly, I still sense that there is not a clear understanding of exactly what our current bunker situation is. I spent some time searching back into my email archive and came across the following email that was sent to the Golf Committee back in early October of this year and I feel that it is important to share with you all. Please take the time to thoroughly read through it...</div>
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I urge you to please take the time to read this important
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After talking to many members this past weekend, it’s clear
that the majority are still not aware of exactly what bunker issues we are
dealing with. I’ve put together numerous info sheets documenting the
issues and have exhausted all of our communication resources (blog, eNews,
Herald, locker rooms, etc.) so I am asking you to please help me spread the
word. Many still believe the solution to our bunker problems is to simply
add new sand. Again, I cannot stress enough how much $$$ would be wasted
by going that route. Bunker sand is extremely expensive (more than double
the cost per ton of our greens topdressing sand) and although adding some new
sand might improve a few lies here and there, it is not the proper solution.</div>
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I once again dug out Larry Gilhuly’s report from his visit
back in June of 2008 (before my arrival to Quilchena) and it was clear back
then that the contamination issues in our bunkers were already a major
concern. Here is what Mr. Gilhuly had to say back then:</div>
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<b>GREEN SURROUNDS</b></div>
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<b>Observations and recommendations.</b> The areas that
surround the greens (aprons, collars, bunkers and roughs) comprise the second
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and the need for many shots that require “touch”. While the
aprons have obviously improved with the addition of drainage and ongoing sand
topdressing (extremely important to continue), the bunkers and collars were
discussed with the following recommendations:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span><b> Contaminated
bunker sand – a demonstration and change is needed.</b> This visit was
conducted following several days of dry weather, thus the bunkers appeared to
be well drained and firm. However, while observing several shots from various
bunkers (dust) and talking with those in attendance <u><span style="background: yellow;">it is apparent that your sand is heavily contaminated with silt and
clay resulting in extremely firm conditions and poor drainage.</span></u>
Please note the enclosed reprint that describes the life expectancy of various
components of a golf course. <u><span style="background: yellow;">Bunker sand
generally can be expected to last from 7-10 years,</span></u> however with good
hand maintenance and care golf courses have been viewed that last much longer
than this time frame. <b><u><span style="background: yellow;">Bottom line –
Quilchena has far surpassed this time frame and is contaminated, thus your sand
should be considered for replacement.</span></u></b> Once the realization of
sand replacement is accepted, the next series of questions includes:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">o</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>“Which sand should be used?”</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">o</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>“Who should remove and add the
new sand?”</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">o</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>“Will it be sand removal,
drainage and sand replacement or architectural change?”</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span><b> Which
sand should be used?</b> There are at least three good choices for sand in your
area including two sources from your local area (Baja and Bimini) and one from
Washington (Ravensdale) should you decide to stay with an off-white sand. There
are an equal amount of very bright white sources, yet the cost is generally
much higher and they will show any contamination much faster than the “tan”
sands. In nearly every case, the general recommendation is to simply take a
practice bunker, split it into three or four parts and test each of the sands
in a side-by-side comparison for at least one year. Quilchena does not have
this option due to the lack of a good practice bunker, thus it was suggested to
test these sands on the golf course in three separate bunkers near the
clubhouse, such as No. 18. Each bunker would have the sand described earlier
installed with either the Baja bunker or Ravensdale bunker having half of the
bunker with a combination of these two sands. This is due to the high cost of
the Ravensdale sand and the many golf courses in your area that have added Baja
sand into the Ravensdale material with good results. Regardless, make sure to
add ample drainage and also consider three different techniques to keep the sand
clean. After drainage is installed, line one bunker with Sand Trapper II,
another with perennial ryegrass sod and a third using the technique from Marine
Drive where Portland cement has been used with success for earthworms. Test all
of the sands and liners for at least one year to determine which is best and
then consider a sand replacement program after Nos. 1-5 have been improved.</div>
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<b> Who
should remove and add the new sand?</b> While it may be tempting to assume that
this is a job that can be completed by your maintenance staff, this method of
addressing this issue was not recommended. <u><span style="background: yellow;">The
amount of time required to complete this type of operation would require at
least 3-4 additional employees as it will not be a simple sand removal and
replacement project.</span></u> Drainage must be added with the type shown in
the upper right photo the type of extensive drainage recommended to assure
complete and rapid water removal. Should you decide to complete this in-house,
Portland Golf Club faced the exact same situation when they were installing
their sand/slit drainage last year. They also had the same sand found at
Quilchena and decided to simply extend the sand/slit drainage from the fairways
and roughs near the bunkers under the bunkers when the sand was removed. The
results have been exceptional thus far, thus this same type of drainage
connection could be completed at Quilchena, however it would best be completed
by an outside contractor with experience to complete the bunkers in a much
faster manner.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Will
it be sand removal, drainage and sand replacement or architectural change?</b>
This answer can only come from your membership as architectural changes will
greatly increase the cost of this project. <u><span style="background: yellow;">There
is no question that the sand needs to be removed and drainage needs to be
added.</span></u> Also, some type of liner is needed to ensure your sand
remains clean for as long as possible. The need for architectural change should
only be contemplated as part of your master plan with a qualified golf course
architect."</div>
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<b>As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.</b></div>
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604-277-1513</div>
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<a href="mailto:jhooper@qgolfclub.ca" target="_blank">jhooper@qgolfclub.ca </a></div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-8509690769644588612013-11-25T11:08:00.001-08:002013-11-25T11:08:30.176-08:00What damage can be caused by traffic on frozen greens?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Our regular greens have been closed since Thursday and we have been forced to utilize temporary greens for play. The sub-zero nighttime temperatures on several consecutive nights that we've been experiencing have resulted in frozen greens. The problem with playing on the greens right now is that they are not frozen enough. If they were frozen at a depth of 4" or more and frost-free at the surface, they'd be open for play. Right now the deepest they've been frozen is no more than 2.5" below the surface. Even worse, when they are thawing during the daytime, there are large sections of them that are only thawing to a depth of about 1/2". This is when the greens are prone to severe damage. I completely understand the frustration that many have with the regular greens be closed on a beautiful sunny day and I am also well aware that there is a feeling amongst some that we are being too overprotective of the putting surfaces, but please take the time to read this excerpt from the USGA Green Section that describes just how damaging it would be to open the greens under these conditions: </div>
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<span class="text18">"</span><span class="text18">Another dangerous situation exists when the soil is completely
frozen to the surface but the grass blades have thawed. Provided
there is no frost or ice on the grass under this condition, then
limited foot traffic creates little damage, if any.
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At these times, heavy traffic or golf carts should be restricted
from greens, tees and even fairways. This is the most favorable
winter conditions, because when the soil is frozen it does not
allow as much penetration of compaction and spikes, thus
preventing damage to the grass roots. Since the blades are not
frozen, they retain the resiliency needed to withstand light foot
traffic.
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<span class="text18"><b>Traffic damage on frozen turf areas usually occurs during periods
of freezing or thawing. The most devastating situation occurs
when the grass blades and the upper one-half to one inch of soil
has thawed, but the ground beneath their level remains frozen.
Traffic will create a shearing action of the roots, rhizomes, and
crown tissues at this time. This is comparable to cutting the
plant tissue from the underlying root system with a sod cutter.
Complete kill of leaves, crowns, and rhizomes can occur if the
temperatures soon drop below 20° F. Symptoms from this severe
injury include whitish to dark brown leaves that may mat on the
surface.
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Once temperatures allow thawing to a depth of three to four
inches, the probability of turf damage declines since about 75
percent of the root system is in the upper four inches of soil.
Frequently soil probing is the only positive way to effectively
monitor the freezing level. Traffic should be adjusted
accordingly."</span></div>
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<span class="text18">Again, we are currently experiencing the conditions that will result in the most severe damage with only the top 1/2" thawing during the daytime. </span></div>
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<span class="text18">Protecting, not over-protecting, your greens is our #1 responsibility and we will continue to ensure any unnecessary damage is avoided so that they remain healthy.</span></div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-47349197581068595022013-11-04T11:15:00.000-08:002013-11-04T11:15:16.750-08:00Frost Delays<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being that I have previously written 6 blog posts regarding the need for frost delays and the damage caused by traffic on frosty turf, I'm going to cut and paste some info from my those posts and use the USGA's latest "Frost Issues" video to help reiterate my message.</div>
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With regards to frost, there is
something very important that many golfers are not aware of.
When we arrive at the course in the morning, it very well may be
frost-free. Quite often frost develops as the sun begins to rise and
can continue to develop into a heavier frost even after sunrise as the
temperature tends to drop a bit. We do our best to update you with
current course conditions as early and often as we can, but don't be
surprised if the frost develops on the course while you are already on
your way for your morning tee time.</div>
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Here are 3 general rules of thumb when it comes to predicting whether or not we will have frosty conditions:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Frost typically occurs at temperatures of 4C or lower; it does not have to reach 0C as many believe.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Clear skies increase the potential for
frost; cloudy skies tend to "insulate" better, resulting in warmer air
and surface temperatures.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Wind also influences frost
development. Windy conditions can prevent cold air from settling in,
again resulting in warmer air and surface temperatures. That being
said, if the wind temperature is below zero, it can be quite damaging to
the turf.</li>
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There are other factors that
determine whether or not frost will develop, but these 3 are the most
accurate when it comes to predicting it.</div>
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Here is the latest 2 minute video put together by the USGA regarding frost:</div>
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113823344545165209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5058592017014143759.post-67689679747663011452013-10-17T14:53:00.002-07:002013-10-17T14:56:09.617-07:00What's In Your Water?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<![endif]-->We have some good news and bad news with regards to our irrigation water issues. The good news is that with the water level dropped to improve our drainage this time of year, we were able to effectively inspect the rocks on the pond banks for bryozoans and we found no visible evidence of any bryozoan infestation. This is VERY good news! The bad news is that our most recent water sampling tests show that the quality of our irrigation water is not good at all. In fact, if we were to use the water in our irrigation pond to water turf, we would very likely do more harm than good. That being said we are looking into some water filtration and/or treatment options to be able to use the water again. </div>
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Here is a photo of the recent samples taken from both our city water source and our irrigation pond water:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>By simply viewing these samples, it is no surprise that the quality of city water source is far superior to our irrigation pond water.</i></b></span></td></tr>
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The most alarming concerns about the quality of our irrigation water are the extremely high magnesium, sodium, bicarbonate and chloride levels, but high nitrate and phosphate levels are also cause for concern as they too are listed as “problematic” in the report. We suspect that subsurface contamination from beneath the pond floor via “boils” is the cause of the water quality problem, but we can’t be certain at this time.</div>
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Here is how the irrigation pond water compares to our city water source:<br />
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2.67</div>
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<b>Magnesium:</b> Excessive levels of magnesium are limiting the uptake of Fe, Ca and K – all essential nutrients for proper plant growth and health. <br />
<b>Sodium:</b> High sodium levels have a severe impact on plant health. High sodium levels affect turf by increasing osmotic pressure of the soil solution, thus making water less available to the plants. Where sodium levels are very high, grass roots wilt and plants may eventually die. Nutritional imbalances and mineral toxicities may also occur at high sodium levels. <br />
<b>Bicarbonate:</b> Excessive bicarbonate levels will contribute to the tie up of essential nutrients such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu and Zn – especially during periods of drought. <br />
<b>Chloride:</b> High chloride levels interfere with proper plant function. Desiccation and “sealing off” are to be expected during periods of high heat or drought. <br />
<b>Nitrate: </b>When nitrate levels are excessive, the plant is forced to store excess NO3 in vacuoles causing weak cell walls and unhealthy growth. <br />
<b>Phosphate:</b> High phosphate levels interfere with the uptake of Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn. Problems with maintaining adequate colour may result. </div>
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Why is this important when we have the ability to water directly from the city source? The main reason is that our overnight watering window is greatly reduced when relying solely on the volume of the city source. The city source effectively provides us with about 600gpm vs 1800gpm when irrigating via our pump station and irrigation pond. In other words, it takes us three times as long to water overnight when pumping at 600gpm vs 1800gpm. This shorter watering window does not allow our irrigation cycles to effectively “soak in” before the crew arrives to begin the routine maintenance and it also results in “softer” playing conditions during the day for the golfers. In fact, we are often forced to run our nighttime cycles well into the morning and then have to adjust our maintenance accordingly to avoid the sprinklers that are still running.</div>
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