Aerifying tees and some weak areas

We are aerifying some tees and weak areas as well as some winter kill spots throughout the course. Not all tees will be done. The tees and areas will be a little rough for a few days but will recover quickly. Maybe a local rule for landing in an aerified area should be discussed prior to play.

Aerification on greens

We are aerifying today and tomorrow. I have decided to use a solid 1/2 inch tine and not topdress the greens. I do not think that the greens can handle the process of topdressing. The dragging in of the sand is very stressful to the turf and i dont think the greens would fair to well with the tempertures that we are having in their current condition. I do have plans on verticutting and topdressing in about two weeks. Here are a couple of pictures.

Greens

We are seeding the bad areas on the greens. If you can avoid walking on the green sanded areas it would help out a lot. Thank you.

Be courteous

Cart and walking wear areas

A member and I came up with solutions to repair some wear areas on the course. Dz has helped us with some projects in the past. He is responsible for the new range poles, range tee deviders and signs on the course. He and I have came up with ideas to improve some wear areas throughout the course. We are starting on #15 walking path behind the green. The plan is to convert the railroad ties to pavers. The crew has removed the ties today as well as backfilled the holes. This area will be roped off until the project is completed. Thanks to all the volunteers in advance for you efforts.

Golfl Channel Tour Event

Golf Channel Tour event at Brickshire tomorrow. Neat to see the banners up.

Preemergent for crabgrass and goosegrass

We are spraying preemergent for crabgrass and goosegrass. If you haven't done it yet it would be a good time for you to as well. It is  a sign to put out your preemerge when the Forsythia is about to bloom or just has bloomed and before the Dogwoods bloom. This is a picture if bloomed Forsythia.