Golfer expectations

Here is an interesting article highlighting golfer expectations and how it has an impact on maintenance. I am certainly not posting this to be critical of golfer expectations. Every member has the right to expect great conditions. This just gives a little insight as to what goes on behind the scenes.


http://www.superintendentmagazine.com/article-8482.aspx

Update 8/29

Well, the year of extremes continues. Yesterday, we had over two inches of rain within three hours. The pictures posted below are one and ten fairway right after the first heavy downpour. At this point, we are way behind on overall course maintenance.

On Monday, we had a double shotgun with the first groups going off at 8 a.m. The second shotgun went off at 1 p.m. Needless to say, there wasn't much accomplished that day. As soon as we showed up yesterday, the sky's opened up. There is only so much cleaning, and organizing, around the shop for 10 crew members. Taking into consideration that the golf course was unplayable, and inaccessible, I opted to send everyone home.

So, that brings us to today. Long story short, the entire golf course needs to be mowed from tee to green. Bunkers are a mess as well. In fact, this is one of the only times that I've seen bunkers wash out here. It was a lot of water in a short amount of time. The good news is that all of the drainage work we did, in the early spring, worked out great. By late afternoon, we were able to allow cart traffic on most fairways.

Moving forward, we will be addressing many irrigation leaks and upgrades, seeding damaged areas on the outskirts of the course, finishing up aeration and seeding some more fescue areas. Overall, we came through the summer fairly unscathed. September and October should be great months to get out and play.

10 Fairway