Catching a Breath Between the Storms

 

Things are starting to dry out… just a little at the Herm! And just in time for another round of rain.

Both courses were extremely wet this past weekend and through the start of this final week of February. Despite the conditions, the maintenance team accomplished quite a bit.

Wire has now been pulled on #18, #9, and #15 on the Manakin for the new fans. We’re nearing the stage of testing voltages to ensure everything is dialed in and ready for summer. It’s encouraging to see this project moving closer to the finish line.

Last week’s collar spray is already showing great results on the poa in the collars.

We also took advantage of a slightly drier window to get all the short grass on Manakin sprayed for pre-emergent. The goal is to have all pre-emergent applications completed at least three weeks prior to green-up. While green-up in 3–4 weeks may be optimistic, we don’t want to get squeezed trying to apply products during unpredictable weather patterns like we’ve been seeing.

It’s been a while since we’ve been able to get equipment out for cleanup work. The Sabot remains a bit too wet, but we were able to get Manakin blown off today ahead of the sprayers.

Earlier this week we also began detail work — painting hazard markers and refreshing hazard lines. We started on Manakin, but the real paint marathon will come when we shift over to the Sabot… there are quite a few hazard markers waiting for us over there.

We also began working through the bunkers, checking and adjusting sand depths, starting in bunkers that we know are in the most need of adjustment. It’s detailed work, but critical to providing consistent conditions heading into the season.

Here’s hoping March brings a little better — and drier — weather our way.