Small Changes with Big Impact

The golf course is taking great shape and we are replacing some amenities throughout the course. We have made some changes this year both visible and operational.   

First, our new equipment package is making its way into our Agronomy Department. Today we received three new Toro Fairway units and we expect to have the entire fleet by the first week of December.

 

New Toro Fairway units are on property with training to begin by the end of the week.

We are used to seeing the car haulers bring the members car back to indicate season is here but this is also a very welcome site as we roll off a new piece of equipment.

 

Second, you have noticed by now that our tee markers are new! The current tee markers are not only consistent in color but also give a more classy/elegant look to the tee boxes.

 

 Finally, we have a new staff member that is responsible for moving all tee markers, filling divots from the previous day, removing all debris from the tee complexes i.e. broken tees, leaves or palm fronds.  New broken tee boxes are positioned behind the tee markers to create a cleaner look to the teeing ground.  Broken Tees will be collected, Divots filled, and Tees cleaned by our team daily.

 

 

We are looking forward to a Great Season of Golf. 

 

 

 

November at Frenchman's Reserve

The Golf Course continues to respond very well to our fertilizer applications and the warm weather we have had.  As a note, the beginning of November 2014 we had lows in the mid-50's and we entered this November with the Lows in the high-70's.  We will continue to make regular fertility applications to Greens, Tees, and Fairways to ensure nutrients are available to maintain a healthy turf.

Greens are in great condition.  We will continue to groom, brush, mow, and roll to maintain ball roll on the putting surfaces.

Bunkers have been checked and sand depths adjusted to be as consistent as possible until we rebuild them.

We have received the first piece of our equipment package this week.  We will continue to receive new equipment through the end of November.  The new equipment will replace equipment that is currently up to 10 years old.  Technology of the equipment has improved greatly other that time and will provide a noticeable difference.

Ropes and Stakes will continue to be used in high traffic areas to disperse traffic patterns on the course.  By redirecting traffic we will have more consistent rough areas on the course.

To see the most recent Golf Course Information please see the most recent USGA Green Section Article for Southeast Region/Florida.
http://www.usga.org/course-care/regional-updates/southeast-region/october-regional-roundtable.html