Reel to Reel

All good things must come to an end, including the beautiful weather we have had this fall.  Over 8" of snow fell this weekend blanketing the golf course.  The greens are now closed for the season. #2 fairway 

We finished winterizing the irrigation system today. A big thanks to our team who endured cold temperatures, heavy winds, and a couple of long days. Winterizing the irrigation system is no small task.  During this annual ritual, compressed air is blown through the irrigation system to remove any excess water in the lines, valves, and irrigation heads. We systematically move through 1,500 irrigation heads ensuring that all the water is out of the system so that it is protected throughout the winter months. compressor hooked up to the irrigation pump house irrigation heads #5 fairway close-up of irrigation head on #7 fairway

It has been a productive week, as we have been focusing on preparing the course for winter. This week's agenda has included: mulching and clean-up of the remaining leaves deep-tine aerification of the greens final fungicide application to greens, tees, fairways and driving range spraying #16 fairway with final fungicide application of the season Mike aerifing #1 green at a 10" depth We will bringing in ball washers, bunker rakes and other accessories this week.  We will also be winterizing the irrigation system tomorrow and Friday.