Willow Ridge Country Club Turfgrass Chronicles: Picking up Speed

The weather is slowly approaching more consistent conditions to previous years, and with more cooperative weather there has been a flush of activity. A number of projects are either nearing completion or have been completed, and with warmer temperatures the prospect of completing projects such as the seventh tee are looking much brighter. To bring you up to speed, with the removal of numerous trees on the left side of the first approach the irrigation control boxes became very exposed and out of place. To remedy the problem both the irrigation control boxes and the lightning detection system were moved to a less conspicuous location. On the seventh hole we have installed a new submersible pump, the pump was connected to the existing irrigation system to help supplement the use of city water. This system will allow us to start using water from the property, rather than purchase all our water from the city. If successful this could have far reaching effects as to a direction for the future. To become more self sufficient with water usage would not only lead to huge cost savings but eliminate the reliance on the city. We've also recently finished an extension of the stone wall in seven brook giving the area a little face lift in the process. As all this was going on the crew has been diligently working to clean up the course, from cleaning out bunkers, to cleaning out the numerous stump holes, and many other areas in lieu of the fast approaching season. For now it appears the weather will be a little more cooperative, or at least one can only hope, and with the improving forecast we will be working hard to get the course primed for the season. Enjoy the remainder of March, and we'll see you out on the course.