Time to lay some eggs!

Cool Weather Diseases

The cool wet weather leads to certain diseases showing up on the course. Waitea Patch, Leaf Spot, Microdochium Patch, just to name a few.
The picture below is of Yellow Patch. Being Enviromental Stewards we do not treat for this disease because although ugly, this disease does not affect ball roll, does not threaten the long term health of the Turf, and after some consecutive warm temperatures starts to dissipate.

Greens Fertilization

The Greens were fertilized this past Monday.  University studies have shown that granular fertilizer applications at this time of year helps to combat Anthracnose, a disease which is a major concern on our predominately Poa annua greens.  The initial surge in growth may affect Green Speeds but all will be back to normal after a few days.

Poa Seed Heads

PGR's (plant growth regulators) are used to suppress the formation of Poa seed heads. Timing of this application is critical and growing degree day models are used to predict timing. A check plot is set up on the 18th Green as to monitor our results. Below is a picture of the check plot, the increased seed heads in the check are plainly visible.