The Club at Sonterra Turf Maintenance: Drought Update

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Drought Update - 9/25

Drought Information - Check out the links below!

What a difference a little rain makes! Both courses greened up a lot from last weekend's precipitation. How much did the rain really help? Please check out the links below. The first is a short video from Weather.com discussing last weekend's rain and its overall effect on the drought. The second video is a 10 to 15 min webcast from the USGA discussing the impact of the drought on golf and the importance of the next 4 to 8 weeks.

Video from Weather.com on Texas Drought and Impact of Rain

USGA Webcast: The Drought of 2011

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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.