Reel to Reel

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the month.

We pushed the greens pretty hard last week with consecutive days of double cuts and double rolls.  Today they received a little tender loving care.  We vented the greens with needle tines to allow air movement down to the roots.  We also sprayed them with a special foliar combination of nutrients and fungicides to help aid in their recovery. With temperatures in the 90's the next few days, we will be giving the greens a much needed break and will not be pushing them for speed.  aerifying greens with the needle tines close-up of the small needle tine holes Myles spraying #9 green

As a staff we talk a lot about accountability, responsibility, and giving a perfect effort.  I think we did an outstanding job on all three this week during Men's Invitational.  I'm proud of the golf course conditions we were able to deliver.  That does not happen without the help of truly dedicated individuals pulling together to achieve one goal. Please know that I've passed your compliments on to the staff.  They deserve much of the credit for a perfect effort and great execution. Myles mowing fairways Friday night in preparation for Men's Invitational a nice Friday night sunset

It has been a busy couple of weeks preparing the course for Men's Invitational.  We've certainly ramped up our efforts this week attending to the finer details.  I'm looking forward to a great event.  I think everyone will enjoy the course conditions and appreciate the Knollwood experience. #2 fairway

Our agronomic plan is constantly evolving as we try and adjust to what Mother Nature gives us.  This year has certainly been no different.  With the excess moisture, it has been imperative for us to find the balance between nutrition and air porosity.   We have been pretty proactive as far as venting greens on a 10-14 day schedule.  Moving air into the root zone and relieving a little compaction has helped the plants tremendously.  The fertility and fungicide programs have been tweaked on a weekly basis trying to stay ahead of any undue stress.  I'm pleased with the playability and the aesthetics of the golf course.  As we head into a busy July, the turf is healthy and dialed in. #3 fairway

It is often said that turfgrass management is a balance between science and art.  I would agree with that statement.  Today we leaned a little more towards the art and tried a new mowing pattern on a few approaches. #11 approach #13 approach #14 approach I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday weekend!