Topdressed Yesterday

Light Sand Topdressing

Yesterday, to address all of the ballmark issues on our greens thanks to the recent rains we lightly topdressed the greens.

First, Dragging in the Sand, Then Water

This light topdressing will aid in the smoothing of the greens, increase the speed, and improve the the ball tracking.


Future 328 Nursery Tilled

The future 328 has been tilled and we are removing the old removed sod after knocking off the excess sand.  I is messy but saves us thousands of dollars.

Capsized Decoy

Capsized Decoy in Lakes

The only issue about these decoys in the lakes is that the wind and coots tend to capsize them.  Currently, we are working on the golf course but very soon we will take the boat out and repair the decoys.

Championship Week

It is already that time of year that the championships start.  With the wind storm this past weekend we are addressing the debris clean up all while prepping the golf course.

Decoy

We have been actively addressing the duck issue on the golf course and even brought out the swan decoys that have been resting above the office.  I am, however, hesitate to bring out the coyote decoys for fear of their safety.

328 Nursery

Tilling the Stolons

As the prep of this big nursery project continues we can see the end of phase one in the horizon.  In efforts to save monies we leave the removed sod on the driving range to be dispersed which removed the adhered sand.  This is a messy process that usually is complete within two weeks.

Season is in Full Swing

The Lamborghini on Cook

Yesterday on the way home I saw three Ferraris and then a Lamborghini .. I realized season must be in full swing ... and it is.  March and April are the busy time for the golf course and there are so many things all trying to happen at the same time. 

Remember, our goal is to ensure you have the finest time here while you are at Avondale.  So please do not hesitate to contact me, Nik or Mark if there is anything we can do for you.

Spraying & New Nursery

Spraying for Summer Weeds

Once a year we spray for the summer weeds, but last year we skipped this step.  And boy did we pay the price in lost of weed suppression.  In addition, we put in fertilizer and growth regulator.  The should help us in our roughs.

Cutting Out New Nursery

It was determined that we would install a 328 bermudagrass nursery for approach repair and conversion.


Team Clears Old Sod

The prep of this project is a big step.  First, we have to clear the area and over the next month or so kill any of the undesirable coming back in.

Finally, once the weeds have been suppressed we can add soil, level and sprig the 328 stolons.  This nursery will be ready to harvest next year.

Beauty Has a Price

10's Pond

 Beauty isn't free and comes with costs.  But I will tell you we have been blessed with a great year for growing grass.

New Drain Addition to 2's Fairway

Part of that beauty leads to puddling water.  To combat that issue we are installing new drains and repairing old ones.

New 328 Nursery Being Build

On top of that, we are starting work on the new 328 nursery being built on the DR.  This will start the approach and surround issues in the future.