BLOWING SNOW OFF GREENS This week we began the process of clearing greens of snow. Temperatures have moved above +5C and night time temperatures are very moderate. This process involves using a snowblower to move the snow off the green surface. This particular year, with the vast amount of snow still present, requires more labor than in the past. Note in the photo breaking up the snow layers prior to the blower moving the snow. The snow depth shown here on #1 green varies from front to back, aproximately 30cm of snow on the green's front edge to 100-120cm along the back edge, evidence of snow drift throughout the winter. We blow the greens and leave a thin layer of snow behind to ensure a consistent melt and eliminate numerous freeze/thaw cycles which causes great stress to the turf. With the snow depths this season if we were not to help the snow along we would still have melting snow on the greens to the end of April.
STEWART CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Hole #1
Thursday, March 31, 2011
WEATHER
BLOWING SNOW OFF GREENS This week we began the process of clearing greens of snow. Temperatures have moved above +5C and night time temperatures are very moderate. This process involves using a snowblower to move the snow off the green surface. This particular year, with the vast amount of snow still present, requires more labor than in the past. Note in the photo breaking up the snow layers prior to the blower moving the snow. The snow depth shown here on #1 green varies from front to back, aproximately 30cm of snow on the green's front edge to 100-120cm along the back edge, evidence of snow drift throughout the winter. We blow the greens and leave a thin layer of snow behind to ensure a consistent melt and eliminate numerous freeze/thaw cycles which causes great stress to the turf. With the snow depths this season if we were not to help the snow along we would still have melting snow on the greens to the end of April.
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