The Club at Sonterra Turf Maintenance: Update 3/19/13

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Update 3/19/13

Good Afternoon,

I hope all of you are doing well, and have welcomed the new Director of Golf Course Maintenance to The Club at Sonterra - Donny Latham. Donny brings years of experience and will be an asset to all areas of the club. I know that you all will extend the same support to Donny that was shown to me over the last two years, as he continues to improve playing conditions and takes both courses to the next level.

I also want to thank all of you for visiting our turf maintenance blog. We are currently working to determine the best way to transition the management of the blog over to Donny. There will likely be some down time as Donny is still learning is way around Sonterra, but check back in the coming weeks for information on the future of the blog.

As many of you already know, I am now in Waco, Texas as the Golf Course Superintendent at Ridgewood Country Club. Please take a moment to read my resignation letter in the post below. Thanks again for all your support and please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime. My new email is: tmoore@ridgewoodwaco.com.

Sincerely,

Travis Moore

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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.