It looks like we are finally going to get some favorable temperatures to get some grass growing. The weather this week looks a little unstable, but temperatures are moving into the 70's. The warmer temperatures and added precipitation will allow the grass to fill in and thicken up. This week we will be starting our ferrous sulfate program to the greens. Ferrous sulfate is basically iron and it allows the plant to green up. A bigger advantage to applications of ferrous sulfate is that the sulfur will help lower the pH in the soil and promote the bent over the poa. We also apply ammonium sulfate during the year which also contains sulfur and will benefit the bentgrass.
On Wednesday we have our first men's stag. Sunday brings the Spring fling. These are both fun events and I hope you can get a group and enjoy them. We will be marking the course on Tuesday. The new seeded areas will not be marked but should be played as ground under repair. We will also start planting the flower beds on the course this week. The club's horticulturist, Jim Pillard, does a great job with the landscaping and flowers on the course and around the clubhouse. He will be very busy planting over the next three weeks.
Please remember to repair your ballmarks and replace your divots. Get out and enjoy the course this week.
The CRCC Turf Management blog is designed to communicate the goals and strategies of our management practices along with some general information to ensure that you have a great golfing experience.
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