Thursday, October 13, 2011

October 12th

Front 9 fairway verticutting completed yesterday

Environment Canada is calling for it to be a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Showers beginning late this evening. Low 11.

Golf carts ARE permitted. Green speed is 8.5 feet with topdressing today.

It is day two of the verticutting fairway process. The front 9 fairways were completed yesterday and the balance of fairways on the back 9 should be completed today.


Blower removes thatch from fairway verticutting



Green expansion aerated yesterday to improve soil profile for next season

The green expansion areas were aerated yesterday and the cores were shoveled up to allow fresh sand to be replaced in the large holes that were produced.

Large 5/8" holes will be filled with fresh sand to provide drainage channels and deep roots

For more in-depth information visit our Course Management Blog at www.mlgccgreens.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your round

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