Return of Rainy Conditions Postpones Greens Topdressing/Drainage Restoration Sodding

By noon today, showers are supposed to return and continue this afternoon.  We have postponed the greens topdressing until a later date hopefully Thursday this week.

Yesterday was a good day with the sun shining.  The sod crew returned to work on the drainage restoration and installed a load of sod between 5 and 7 (where the old ditch once was) plus along the road on 2 and 8, and by the 3rd forward tee.  A second load of sod is planned before the end of the week (weather permitting).

Ditch between 5 and 6 filled in and sodded

 

Please remember to repair ball marks!

Repairing ball marks is one of the easiest ways that golfers can help superintendents deliver high-quality playing conditions. After hitting a great shot onto the putting green, fixing your ball mark and a couple nearby is an excellent way to celebrate.  A ball mark that is repaired immediately takes 2-3 days to recover, whereas an unrepaired ball mark takes weeks to heal.  A good practice is to fix your ball mark plus one or two others if possible.  With the recent wet conditions, the greens are a lot softer, and the marks are more prone to happening.

District of Muskoka Installs stakes along road

During the second week of July, we saw the installation of red stakes along Ferndale Road by the District of Muskoka.  These stakes were installed to mark the centre line of the road for when construction begins later in August/early September by the company awarded with the contract.  No need to be alarmed.  Ditching will be done where existing ditches exist and will not impact areas where the ditches have been filled for greater playability across the road.   Before any resurfacing begins early this fall, culverts along the road will be first replaced and installed at the correct elevations which will aid with the outflow of course drainage.

Have a great round!