I guess time flies when you are having fun. I realized this morning that it has been over a month since I've updated the blog. Now that we are in full swing of the season we have had a lot going on.
One big issue that we tackled in the last month has been the large oak tree on #9. It has a large split right down the middle of it. The tree is not in great health. With advice from a certified arborist who consulted with the club about the tree, we decided to try to get as much weight off the tree as possible and utilize chains and cables to prolong its life. While there is no guarantee that the tree will be saved, it was worth the effort instead of immediately removing the tree. Below is a picture of the arborists and the installation of the chains and cables in the tree.
We have also been working on improving some areas on the course. The area in front of 7 green has been washing out due to the large amount of rain that we have been receiving. We have gone in and aerified the area and seeded it to try to get it to fill back in.
I have also had a few questions about the spots on #14 and #15 greens. The spots are moss. I believe the moss started growing under the covers when we rebuilt the greens a year ago. We had a small amount last year and it has really taken off this year with the cool wet weather. There is a chemical that can be used to get rid of moss. I will begin applications in late summer or early fall to try to eradicate this problem.
And finally, if anybody is curious we had 10.89 inches of rain in June and over 4 inches in the last 24 hours! We are less than 10 inches away from our average annual rainfall amount. By the looks of things, we will probably surpass that this month!
