IMPROVED GREEN
Hole #8 green site may be one of the most difficult locations at the golf course to maintain healthy turf on the greens. Situated on a north facing mountain slope and sitting directly below a larger slope this site has all the challenges of turf management. A Par 3 with limited sunshine, limited air movement and a wet location all add heavy stresses. In addition to that a malfunctioning drainage system and heavy shade led to unhealthy turf that we battled for many years. With a comprehensive review of the fertility and cultural programs as well as drainage repair, tree pruning and irrigation control we have started 2011 with some positives. The vast snow cover of the winter prevented ice damage or cold temperature kill which has contributed to a good start to the season. Staying consistent to the inputs of the last 18 months, we will continue to micro-manage the site.
