New Pavement

A portion of the access road  behind #14 green has been paved using asphalt. The surrounding area was then sodded using 6 pallets of zoysia. Below are before and after pics.

Looking towards the green (before)

Looking away from the green (after)

GIS

Last week I attended the golf industry show in Las Vegas. This conference offers many education opportunities and showcases many of the manufactures in our industry in a trade show event.

Day one and two consisted of 16 hrs. of continuing education.My first seminar (Expanding the Boundaries of Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses in the Upper South and Transition Zones) talked about the challenges of maintaining ultradwarf greens.Topics of discussion were aerification, pest control, topdressing, covering and painting. My second seminar (Greens Aerification and Water Management by the Numbers ) focused in depth on successful aerification programs and the use of wetting agent to maintain proper moisture in the greens profile.

Day three and four was the trade show event. During this time I had the opportunity to visit with many manufactures and see the latest in technology.

Attending the GIS allows me to maintain my class A status as a golf course superintendent through continuing education and keep up with the ever changing industry.

#13 Project Update

The project that began in the middle of  December is nearly complete. Once the pipe was installed (mid Dec.) the weather worked against us in the way of frequent rains. Since the last week of January we have installed 24 pallets of sod and many landscaping plants. As of this morning there is a few detail items left to take care of.

This project would not have gone as smooth without the cooperation of the Lager's. Thank you for your patience and understanding.



Taken from the home owners lawn during the big dig

Same view but of the finished product

A portion of the finished area in the rough



Greens

Due to the low temperture being at or below 22 degrees, greens will be covered this morning and remain covered until Mon. The tempertures that are used are at http://www.abc3340.com/. Below is a couple pics of #9 during the process.



 



Drainage Update #13

Last week the work site was graded and 20 of the 23 pallets of sod needed were installed. Our goal this week is to finish the sod, apply pre-emerge and roll the entire area.

The second piece of the puzzle involves the homeowners lawn where the failed drainage pipe was removed. We have developed a punch list of items to be done over the next couple of weeks including sod,pinestraw and rock work to name a few.We have also been working closely with the owners to ensure they are satisfied with the end product.




Sod installation on 2/1



Pipe Installation #13

As many of you have noticed, we are currently involved in a project next to #13 green. A few months ago the homeowner adjacent to the green reported sink holes in his lawn; at the time we were not sure if it was related to the drainage system for the golf course. After extensive research using a robotic camera and exploratory digging,  it was concluded a drainage pipe from the course had collapsed. Our original goal was to repair the failed sections of pipe that crossed the homeowners property.  Unfortunately, once the pipe was exposed we realized there were many more failed sections than originally thought. Based on these findings, we determined the best option would be to cap off both ends of the 24", 300 foot pipe and install a new one on the course property.

New techniques approved by the pipe manufacturer regarding the installation of back fill aggregates were used to ensure the longevity of the newly installed pipe. Unlike the old pipe and back fill, the newly installed pipe called for an aggregate to be used below, around and on top of the pipe. The aggregate chosen was #57 limestone. 

Weather combined with the scope of work has made this project difficult to complete. On the course we still need to do a final grade to the areas prior to any sod being installed. On the homeowner's property we have grade work, sod installation and landscape installation left to complete.

Below are several pictures of the process. As we begin to move forward I will provide more updates.






Notice the crushed pipe in the homeowners lawn at the bottom of a 20 foot hole

Contractor installing pipe

Aggregate being installed around pipe

Connection being made at drain inlet on the course

  

Winter Annuals

Winter annuals have been installed at the clubhouse using a mixture of pansies,violas and kale. Following installation a fungicide and fertilizer were applied. Below are a few pictures of the process.





Removal of summer annuals

  

Bed prep

Flower installation