We must thank Mother Nature for this just incredible stretch of weather that not only took us from snow to open in 5 days but has provided some of the best March turf conditions ever. The crazy thing is not only are the days summerlike the nights are summer like with lows in the mid 50's or higher. Greens are being mowed daily while we are nearing summer schedule on tees and fairways.
We have not mowed rough yet but just like your lawns it is time. The bad thing is once we start mowing it encourages growth so the more we need to mow, the same will happen at home so get that lawnmower tuned up.
Trees are starting to bud and should be hardy through any cold snaps but if you have fruit trees you really need to hope for some cooler nights to slow the process. If it freezes after they go to far you will lose your crop for the year.
Due to the early opening we are going the first few weeks with the tees open but no tee markers allowing players to tee off wherever they want. The golfers seem to enjoy it and the staff mowing tees do not mind not having to pick up 90 rocks per 9 holes.
If you have played the front 9 you may have noticed the sink hole on the path between hole 1 white and silver tee. We will not know how or why until we dig it up but the 24" plastic culvert but it seems to have been crushed and moved underground by some force of nature. The new pipe is ordered and will be here next week.
Enjoy your time out on the course during these bonus days!
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