A Cover Update

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about covering portions of our driving ranges that are in need of recovery.  The covers the golf course maintenance crew put down were moved two weeks later and the results were excellent.  Below are some pictures that were taken on the Reserve and Members Club ranges.  The first picture is on the Reserve Club range after the cover had been moved.  As  you can see the covered turf has recovered nicely.

The second picture we have added is on the Members Club range and it shows perennial ryegrass seed that has germinated while being covered for 2 weeks.  The area directly under the cover was topdressed and seeded directly before the cover was put down.  As you can see the ryegrass has germinated well under the cover.

Winter Adjustments

    During the winter months, the golf maintenance crew will begin to move holes with less frequency.  When the weather becomes colder, the cool season turf will slow its growth.  On the courses that have warm season greens, the cold weather will induce dormancy.  Due to the slower growth rate and dormancy the plugs that are moved on the greens will have a hard time healing. 
    Also, with the cooler temps, green speeds will increase.  During the colder months, we will closely monitor the Strackaline pin locations to make sure that pins are placed in accessible locations.  As always, we are continually making an effort to better your courses at St. James Plantation.