The beginning of May marks the opening tournaments for women and men, thus officially setting the golf season in motion. Leading up to the weekend we've completed the addition of trees chosen to supplement those removed, on both eight, nine, and near the fourteenth green. To reiterate, these trees are improved varieties that will add both landscape and aesthetic value. We've also put the finishing touches on the seventh tee, and the area adjacent to the new expanded collar on the back of the thirteenth green with the addition of rough sod. Again as has been the status quo this season,the weather played a significant role in dictating what was accomplished. Throughout the day Wednesday and into Thursday morning we received over four inches of rain, saturating the soil profile and flooding a substantial amount of the course. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking, but the torrent of water created from the relentless rain, washed out numerous bunkers, as well as flower beds, and sod that was recently laid. Minor setbacks but we'll rebound strongly, and get the course in shape for the upcoming weekend. Although this extreme weather has really offset work on the course at times it acts as a great caveat for ball mark repair importance and proper technique.
With soft greens and slow growth the propensity for damage from ball marks is greatly increased, and knowing the proper repair technique will aid in the recovery time as well as the overall health of the green. Ball mark recovery can be delayed from almost instant recovery if repaired properly to nearly three weeks if repaired improperly. I'm sure most golfers can relate, we've all had a putt that was tracking toward the hole and in an instance bounces errantly off track after hitting a ball mark, leaving us less than pleased (euphemistically put). Below is a video that provides insight on ball mark repair, because at the end of the day we all want smooth healthy greens that reward us when we hit a great putt.
With soft greens and slow growth the propensity for damage from ball marks is greatly increased, and knowing the proper repair technique will aid in the recovery time as well as the overall health of the green. Ball mark recovery can be delayed from almost instant recovery if repaired properly to nearly three weeks if repaired improperly. I'm sure most golfers can relate, we've all had a putt that was tracking toward the hole and in an instance bounces errantly off track after hitting a ball mark, leaving us less than pleased (euphemistically put). Below is a video that provides insight on ball mark repair, because at the end of the day we all want smooth healthy greens that reward us when we hit a great putt.
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| Looking back at 17 fairway from the cart path right of the green |
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| Eight fairway completely submerged in flood waters. |
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| A look at fifteen green from the cart path left of the fairway, with flood waters above the stone wall. |
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| Twelve green nearly submerged by rising flood waters. |
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| The front quarter of the fifteenth green immersed in water, following the persistent heavy rains. |
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| New tree planting along the right hand side of the ninth fairway. |
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