With our first frost delay of the year this morning, I just wanted to update the membership on what our plans are for the rest of the year (as long as the weather channel is wrong in saying 6" of snow on Saturday afternoon). The cool temperatures will really slow the plants growth and cutting will be minimal from here on out. We will continue to topdress the greens weekly, helping to protect the crowns of the plant through the winter. Our plan is to soil relieve the greens and tees one more time before winter to eliminate any compaction and oxygenate the soil. It is a similar look to a pencil tine aerification, but instead of poking a hole straight down, it kicks and shatters the soil profile.
As far as winter play is concerned, weather dictates everything, but here is my plan. We will cut the cups in the fairways/rough in early December, but wait to switch the flags over until December 22nd. Squeeze in a few more rounds while you can!!!
