Playing Catch-up

The month of May has been a challenge with almost 9” of rain and counting, which has left carts on the path more consistently then I can remember? Unfortunately, cart traffic on saturated soils can leave lasting damage to the turf. Here are some helpful cart operation tips when the green light is given to scatter from the paths: 

• Please operate carts in the fairways
• Exit fairways at the cart directional signs (please do not drive past the signs)
• Please avoid tight turns 
• Be mindful not to traverse steep hills 4,10, 12 etc.
• Please do not drive down into the swales on 9 and 17
• Please remember to operate carts on the path on the Par 3s 

Thanks again, for your patience while we continue to dry out.

It is nice to see the greens have finally recovered from April’s aeration. Thanks for your help with repairing ball marks on the putting greens. The image below gives a good explanation on how to properly repair a ball mark.

Over the next few days the team is focusing on mowing the grass, very carefully. In many areas we will have to use small light weight mowers or even string trimmers. Thankfully, we have not fertilized the rough this spring!

Bryan Miller, Horticulturalist has been very busy with planting of the summer annuals, when you see him around the clubhouse he would be happy to chat about the new designs and plants.

Thanks again for the feedback and questions concerning the grounds at Hyde Park.

Regards,

Pat O'Brien
Grounds Superintendent