Pulling the plug...

Last week we installed the new turf on the slope behind #5 green after the wall was removed and slope re-graded.  Now that the sod is establishing nicely, we felt comfortable removing the plug and allowing water to fill back into the lagoon.  Each high tide cycle will fill the lagoon further.  The last steps of the project will be to install native grass landscaping on the waters edge and portions of the slope to further stabilize the slope and add to the aesthetics of the area.

Marshwood Sprigging Update

The sprigging process is coming along nicely. We had problems on finding truck drivers for Sunday due to Father's Day to bring our last load to finish up 1/2 of #17 and the rest of 18. The picture below is of #1 fairway at 7 days since sprigging. We are already noticing a great amount of growth and will start our fertilization program this afternoon. If the growth continues at this pace, I foresee our first mowing being accomplished by early next week. The grass is currently chasing the sun while growing vertically. As soon as the mowing begins, we will be training the turf to move horizontally which helps begin covering the voids.

Sprigs Going Down.....

We started the sprigging process on Marshwood yesterday afternoon. All of the grass is looking great and our biggest objective now is keeping it wet. We're currently on #5 moving forward. We anticipate the contractor finalizing the work by Sunday afternoon.

Oakridge Photo Update

Here are a few progress photos from this week...

Aerification

Our first day of aerification went as planned. Mother Nature cooperated with with us and we were able to finalize all our objectives. The greens are being topdressed today which will take up the majority of the morning. The afternoon hours will be spent working the sand into the holes and cleaning up the golf course prior to opening. I've attached a picture of the vertical mowing process which took place prior to punching holes on the greens. This practice helps eliminate thatch, promotes firmer conditions, and forces the leaf blade to grow vertical. As you can see....there was no holding back. These practices are needed to ensure the overall well being of our greens. With the warmer weather now arriving, the greens should be fully healed within two weeks.