Early Season Expectations

First mowing of the year on #18 fairway. Pretty easy to see
what has been mown and what hasn't!

What an unbelievable start to the spring! The golf course is open and all of the playing surfaces, except for the rough, have been mown at least once so far.  The unseasonably warm weather has brought some bonus early season rounds and has kept the Grounds Department on our toes.  As I write this post, it is 70 degrees outside and the sun is shining which is creating some wonderful growing conditions for the turf.

Having said that, please keep in mind that the average temperature for this time of year is 45 degrees and that my staff and I will manage the turf as it is appropriate for this time of year.  What does that mean?  It means that mowing will be done as the weather and growth dictates and other practices, such as raking bunkers, will be done on an as needed basis.  Please understand that seasonal employees are brought back based on historical dates that have been determined by weather as well as budgetary guidelines set for the year and that we will not be fully staffed until Memorial Day.  If the weather continues to remain warm for an extended period, I may need to re-evaluate returning dates for some employees just so we can keep up with the growth of the turf.

Until then, please get out and take advantage of this great weather and thank you in advance for your understanding regarding our early season conditions.