Last Thursday we started the beginnings of our gauntlet week with Member Guest preparations for the event last Friday and Saturday with a day break and into the Maryland State Open Championship which was held Monday through Wednesday. For those past six days the staff arrived to start prepping the golf course at 4 am. It was a challenging time for everyone and I am very appreciative of the management staff and the greens staff for their tremendous efforts in making these two events a success. The weather was not the greatest and our total rainfall in these 6 days was a staggering 2.6 inches. The bunkers were a dream to have with minimal work to keep them looking the greatest during the events. With that being said we were very hard on the greens during this wet and hot time, we developed a few thin spots from traffic but over all they held up very well. To give them a breather we decided to vent them this morning. This is a very subtle way to open them up to help dry them down and promote gas exchange, remember we want oxygen in the root zone for a healthier plant. With the cooler weather coming we anticipate this being gone in a few days.
We also will be doing something similar to the fairways by poking a solid tine in various areas to alleviate the wet and soggy conditions and like before to promote drying and gas exchange.
This is called a Bayonet tine, very helpful in our greens program and to utilize on a monthly basis. Its 3/4 wide and we go down 3-4 inches.
Rolling after the venting process to smooth the surface out.
