The holiday season is here, and with it comes colder weather and the official end of another golf season at WBCC. While it is always bittersweet to see the golf course transition into dormancy, the holiday season also brings time to reflect, celebrate with family and friends, and get to work behind the scenes to […]
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As September arrives, we are gearing up for critical fall agronomic practices in the Grounds and Greens Department, including Greens Aerification. As these efforts are essential to maintaining the course’s quality and playability through the fall and into next season. As September rolls in, the nights get cooler, daylight hours shorten, leaves start to change […]
We are preparing to begin interseeding our greens on August 20th and 21st to continue the transition to advanced “Super Bents” Bentgrass varieties. This maintenance practice is an important part of my yearly program as it helps addresses outdated grass types and invasive Poa Annua, allowing us to continue to enhance the playing conditions and […]
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August already, this season has brought some unusually wet conditions, causing significant turf stress and disease issues. August also means time for tee aerification and our annual greens interseeding on August 20th and 21st both are crucial for turf recovery and long-term health. August Turf Management Update Hard to believe that August has arrived already. […]
July, sure does not feel like it. However, that may be because the 2024 golf season has started with record-setting rainfall, at times impacting course playability and agronomy. This matters because saturated grounds affect the quality of play and increase maintenance challenges, requiring strategic management to ensure course health. Historic Wet Start to the Golf […]
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Managing Cart Traffic: The Role of Green and White Stakes Golf courses are intricate ecosystems that require meticulous care to maintain their pristine condition. One of the most significant stresses on a golf course is the wear and tear caused by cart traffic. To mitigate this impact, we in the Grounds and Greens Department employ […]
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As summer approaches, we begin to intensify our course maintenance practices keeping the golf course in prime condition. These efforts, including the introduction of new technology, focused turf restoration projects, and what is crucial for maintaining the course’s playability and aesthetic appeal. Course Maintenance: Behind the Scenes at WBCC As another school year wraps up […]
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