Tis the season for
drainage projects!! “There can never be
enough drainage on a golf course,” is a statement we often hear, and this is
the time of year that exacerbates that issue.
We always start the “off” season with grand aspirations of putting in
miles of new drain lines, but Mother Nature and limited man power often keep
those plans in check. Maintaining the
golf courses for day to day play is always our priority, so adding drainage is
something we do when we have the necessary time.
As stated in
previous reminders, we try to focus on areas that are “in play.” Some of the drainage systems we work on
require 3-4 days to complete, while others can be finished in one day. Regardless of the size of the drainage
system, all of these projects will greatly improve playability, both in and out
of season. Currently, on the North, you
will see a lot of work taking place in the collections, while on the South, you
will see a lot of work taking place in the fairways. This will help to dry
these wet areas up in the winter, as well as maintain consistent firmness and
playability throughout the golf season.
Obviously we won’t be able to get to it all, but we will continue to
prioritize and improve the most problematic areas.
I hope that this has
answered any questions you might have.
As always, if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to let us
know…….we are always open to your comments.
On behalf of the entire Turf Care department, we hope that you have a
safe and happy New Year!
Regards,
Gabe Hughes
South Golf Course Superintendent
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