Winter Course Setup

For me, the official start of the off season is when I see double cupped greens and temporary tee markers. Today, trying to beat a possible freeze, we set the double cups in the greens. During some short term thaws in the winter we will change any cups that may seem to be wearing. The temporary markers have been out for about 5 days now. We put a set of blue markers and a set of whites on the tees. However, I encourage you to hit from where ever you would like. It is important we spread the wear out over the dormancy months. The tee markers have been placed for any groups playing over the winter.

Shortly, my Assistant will be returning from his first of two semesters at Rutgers Golf Turf Management program. Upon his return, we will begin topdressing the greens. The greens will be topdressed relatively heavy to protect them from winter play and desiccation. We will also begin topdressing approaches and par 3 fairways with the dirty bunker sand. Again, this will help firm up the approaches so they receive a golf shot better.