Tourney Prep, Fall Maintenance, and Remembrance

 

We kicked off maintenance this Monday by removing the fans from both golf courses. With overnight temperatures beginning to drop, we felt it was the right time to get the fans off the course, especially ahead of this weekend’s Member-Member tournament.

More importantly, this timing lines up perfectly with our upcoming pre-emergent application around the greens. Having the fans out of the way ensures we get complete and even coverage, helping to prevent any weed breakthrough.  It’s great to have this job checked off the list and the timing couldn’t be better.

The team is focusing on fine-detail work across both courses to ensure everything is in top condition for this weekends Men's Member Member. This includes edging all fairway and greens irrigation heads for a cleaner, more defined appearance, as well as edging along sidewalks and drains to enhance the overall presentation of the property. 

To stay ahead of the curve, we made a preventive insecticide application of Acelepryn in August, based on past armyworm pressure on the property. Acelepryn offers excellent residual control, making it one of the most effective tools for preventing outbreaks before they start. That said, we’re continuing to scout closely as eggs hatch, especially along wood lines and high-risk areas. If live larvae are spotted in the soil, we’ll follow up with a curative application of Bifenthrin to knock back any active populations quickly.

It looks like the weather is shaping up beautifully for this weekend’s tournament, and we’re excited to see everyone out on the course enjoying the property. 

Also, as we head into this weekend, it’s important to pause and remember that today marks 24 years since the events of September 11, 2001 — a day that forever changed our country. As we enjoy the game and the friendships that come with it, let’s also take a moment to reflect and honor those we lost, the heroes who responded, and the resilience that brought us together in the aftermath.