Graden - Aggressive Fairway Verticutting to Begin Tuesday

Below is a link to a YouTube video that demonstrates a process known as aggressive verti-cutting.  Last fall we purchased the Graden Swingwing unit represented in the video for use on our fairways and tees.  The process of "gradening" a fairway removes a significant amount of organic matter (thatch) from the turf in a process that is faster and less disruptive than traditional core aerification.   When the verti-cutting is complete, small lines approximately 2" apart will remain in the fairways for the next 7-10 days while they recover.  These lines will have little to no effect on the playability of the course.

The weather will be absolutely perfect the remainder of the week to get this process completed.  Please excuse or dust as we work this agronomic practice for the overall health and benefit of your golfing experience. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6-HoNyvaN0


Authored by:  Bob McCurdy, Golf Course Superintendent

New Yardage Tags On Every Sprinkler

 

 Last fall, we contracted with a company to come out and laser measure all of our sprinklers within 300 yards of any green complex.  We are happy to report as of Friday, all of these new tags have been installed out on the course.  A great big "Thank You" to our MSU Intern, Bryan Kiel, for making it happen so quickly.  Brian volunteered to work long hours in order to finish the installation prior to the Easton Cup last Saturday and Sunday.

 

Above: is a dated looking irrigation tag that would have been installed with the original irrigation system installation in 1994-95.

 

Below:  is a crisp, clean looking new tag after installation.

 

 

 

 

Below:  is a side by side comparison of the old and new.  Quite the contrast!!

 

 



 

 

Authored by:  Bob McCurdy, Golf Course Superintendent

No Carts Today...4-25-13

We are sorry to report that no carts will be available today.  Mother Nature continues to keep the golf course saturated this spring but better news is on the horizon.  The 10 day forecast calls for an extended period of warmer weather (mid 60's to near 70) throughout most of the weekend and late into next week.  Finally, some good golfing weather is just around the corner!!!

New Bluestone Path to First Tee!!!

 

Many have asked in recent weeks what all the paint around the first tee was for?  Below you will find a rendering of the new bluestone path that we broke ground on yesterday.  This path along with some added landscaping adjacent the immediate area and all along the path behind the first tee will be a handsome addition to this area.  

 

Yesterday the hardscapes team from Backer Landscaping was on site to carefully excavate the area where the new path is to be placed.

By the end of day, the area was completely prepped, grade stakes and wire mesh were placed in anticipation of the base concrete being poured this morning if Mother Nature cooperates.

Below are two additional renderings to help illustrate what the final look we are striving to achieve in this area is.  We hope you all agree this will be a wonderful improvement to the first tee experience!!