Wednesday, March 23, 2011
March 23, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
St. Patricks Day
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
Hi Folks!
The snow is almost completely melted and warm days are certainly in our future.
Our minds will quickly be turning to walking the course and playing golf!
Historically, the greens have been open for play, at the latest date of Good Friday. We like to have rolled and mown the greens several times before allowing play. The rolling, mowing process helps to firm the surface and the opportunity to roll & mow means to us that the areas are ready to accept foot traffic. Until one sees hole locations and pins in the greens, please play to the temporary holes in each approach.
We have had a great winter for the golf course. Snow cover, moderate winds and a phenomenal fall cleanup effort have provided a golf course that looks ready to go. The one area I've seen damage has been in the pond. The prolonged ice & snow cover has led to a fish kill. After speaking with our fish nurseryman, it sounds like we are not alone with this event. We will be stocking the ponds with additional fish and feeding those that survived with minnows.
Feel free to enjoy the course and a warm day.
Dave Schlagetter
Indian Hill Club
Winnetka, IL
The snow is almost completely melted and warm days are certainly in our future.
Our minds will quickly be turning to walking the course and playing golf!
Historically, the greens have been open for play, at the latest date of Good Friday. We like to have rolled and mown the greens several times before allowing play. The rolling, mowing process helps to firm the surface and the opportunity to roll & mow means to us that the areas are ready to accept foot traffic. Until one sees hole locations and pins in the greens, please play to the temporary holes in each approach.
We have had a great winter for the golf course. Snow cover, moderate winds and a phenomenal fall cleanup effort have provided a golf course that looks ready to go. The one area I've seen damage has been in the pond. The prolonged ice & snow cover has led to a fish kill. After speaking with our fish nurseryman, it sounds like we are not alone with this event. We will be stocking the ponds with additional fish and feeding those that survived with minnows.
Feel free to enjoy the course and a warm day.
Dave Schlagetter
Indian Hill Club
Winnetka, IL
Monday, February 21, 2011
February 21, 2011
Typical February in Winnetka. Get our hopes up with a couple of nice days and then dash those hopes with winter weather.
The ground is still frozen and unable to accept rainfall. The course received an inch of rain over the weekend, but the grounds behave as if it was much more, due to the grounds frozen nature. The surface drains are working well as they can be. "Birdbaths" on the course and surrounding properties are likely to hold water until the ground thaws or evaporation takes it's toll on the puddles.
We have several chances at snow over the next week. Don't put your shovels away just yet.
Dave Schlagetter
The ground is still frozen and unable to accept rainfall. The course received an inch of rain over the weekend, but the grounds behave as if it was much more, due to the grounds frozen nature. The surface drains are working well as they can be. "Birdbaths" on the course and surrounding properties are likely to hold water until the ground thaws or evaporation takes it's toll on the puddles.
We have several chances at snow over the next week. Don't put your shovels away just yet.
Dave Schlagetter
Friday, February 18, 2011
February 18, 2011
Hi Folks:
I'm going to give blogging a try. Many Superintendent around the country have found this to be an effective tool for communicating our programs and practices. While we typically have a lot on our plate, this year will be extra special with a fairway regrassing project in our future.
The golf course today is drying up. The last 24 hours have opened up quite a bit of area to observe. Greens, tees and fairways all look great. Although the freeze/thaws cycles of late winter can still do damage to turf, right now.............all good.
Until next time.
Dave Schlagetter
Indian Hill Club
Winnetka, IL
I'm going to give blogging a try. Many Superintendent around the country have found this to be an effective tool for communicating our programs and practices. While we typically have a lot on our plate, this year will be extra special with a fairway regrassing project in our future.
The golf course today is drying up. The last 24 hours have opened up quite a bit of area to observe. Greens, tees and fairways all look great. Although the freeze/thaws cycles of late winter can still do damage to turf, right now.............all good.
Until next time.
Dave Schlagetter
Indian Hill Club
Winnetka, IL
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