The Club at Sonterra Turf Maintenance: Course Update 4/14

Friday, April 15, 2011

Course Update 4/14

Taste of Northside returned to Sonterra last night for the third year in a row. The event was definitely a success. We had a large golf tournament on the North followed by about 7000 guests for the official event. Great job to everyone associated with running the event.

North Course: Greens single mowed, fairways mowed, rough mowed, all other normal practices. Greens sprayed with fertilizer, wetting agent, fungicide, and Primo. Primo is a growth regulator that should help improve putting speeds over the next couple of weeks.

South Course: Greens single mowed, tees collars and approaches mowed, rough mowed, all other normal practices. Work continues on all of the mulched beds on the course.

We have been working all day on each course to maintain adequate moisture on tees, fairways, and greens. This includes checking sprinkers, spot watering, and a high emphasis placed on hand watering.

A quick four picture summary showing the croud at Taste of the Northside on the driving range tee:

4:45 PM

6:45 PM

7:45 PM

9:30 PM

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WEST NILE UPDATE

Many members and residents have voiced concern over mosquitos potentially carrying West Nile Virus on or near the golf courses. As of last week all lakes an ponds on the North Course have been treated with a safe and effective larvicide. This product works by killing mosquito larvae before than can reach the adult stage. This product will definately aid in controlling moquitos on the course, and is effective for about 120 days. It will not eliminate mosquitos on the course. The best way to protect yourself from mosquitos and West Nile is to apply insect repellents containing "deet" anytime that you will be outdoors.

Drought Cart Traffic

There is no doubt that golf carts negatively impact course conditions. This is especially true when the grass is stressed from drought. Please try and abide by the following guidlines: 1. Follow cart signs, ropes, and stakes 2. Avoid driving in worn or thin areas 3. Don't take the same path that everyone else does 4. Try and pair up. - NO excuse for a foursome with four carts 5. Stay on the path as much as possible - Particulary around tees and greens Together we can make a big difference in course conditions by managing cart traffic.