July 2021 – Shane Wright, CGCS

July 20, 2021 update

July 20, 2021 shanewrightgolf

We are now in week 2 of our range maturation process. The only headwind is the lack of rain thus far. Last week we only received 0.20 inch of rain and it was hot and windy for the weekend. The Pro Shop parking area will remain closed because of irrigation overspray that would hit cars. We irrigate with canal water that contains salt and hard water that will leave unwanted spots on your car. The range tee has been mowed 4 times and is close to its desired height. The greens were mowed for the first time yesterday and are only at 10% complete toward desired height. We will continue to mow, roll and topdress them to get them trained to greens height. It takes time…. The range targets were sprigged and not sodded like the tee and green areas. This process takes a lot more time for maturation and water is more frequent.

The range net supplies are starting to be delivered. We received the bottom part of the net last week. Next week the poles will be delivered and the following week the net is on its way. We are still scheduled for install by mid August so let’s hope the trucking stays on schedule! Steps to the range mat pad are scheduled to be installed this Saturday and practice mat will be installed 1st week of August. Thank you for your patience in allowing the process to mature.

See you on the course!

Shane Wright,CGCS

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July 13 update

July 13, 2021 shanewrightgolf

Total Golf worked all weekend to get the range area grassed and completed. There was a couple day delay with rains from T.S. Elsa flooded the sod farm and delayed harvesting. We are now in the “grow in” stage of the renovation. In the next 6 to 8 weeks, the grass will go from 1 inch of sod or sprigs to being cut below .100 of inch for the greens and ready to roll! Time is the biggest factor outside of sunlight, water, nutrients, sand and mowers to achieve our desired goal of a putting green/teeing surface. The new turf has to root and become mature enough to withstand practice shots and foot traffic for putting. So please stay off the work area as the turf is being kept wet and damage could occur. #1 Greenside bunkers were renovated and are finished as well. The bunkers are ground under repair and please drop out of the area no closer to the hole. The bunker slopes are loose as the sod is being established. Periodic watering everyday is being performed to help with establishment of the turf.

We are now awaiting the range net company to install netting at the east side of tee and eastern side of range along #9. Material has been ordered and in 2021 fashion is backordered. The range mat will be installed the first week of August along with a paver path and concrete repairs. Always weather dependent, I still believe the range should be open at the end of August assuming the netting will be delivered and installed. Thank you for your patience in allowing the turf to mature!

See you on the course!

Shane Wright, CGCS

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July 6 Update

July 6, 2021 shanewrightgolf

Good morning!

We aerified the greens yesterday to allow air and water movement in the greens profile. The greens will be “sandy” for the next week. The forecast is rain from TS Elsa the next few days. The range project is scheduled to be grassed this week and delays could happen if heavy rain persists. We will continue to work diligently to finish the improvement as the weather allows!

Photo below shows #9 green profile with an aerification channel. This allows roots to grow as well as water and oxygen to move in the profile. Also note the sod layer from 2019 (dark bottom layer). Aerification allows us to break these layers to give proper green soil function.

See you on the course!

Shane Wright, CGCS