High Rough/Seeding Trials

The season continues to move along at Hyde Park, with the Art Smith in the rearview mirror our team is focused on giving the greens a little of a break with the added stresses on the turf from multiple mowings and rolling to achieve a true surface.  We are utilizing tools such as fans and venting of the surface to allow for oxygen exchange and dry the surface. USGA VIDEO LINK  There are areas of turf that have "thinned" but are largely confined to certain varieties of bentgrass.

Our annual mowing of the "high rough" areas has begun across the golf course in anticipation of fall herbicide applications, these areas are usually mowed two-three times each season depending on the weed encroachment. In many areas the grass clippings will be mulched and blown to disperse.

Between the 10th and 11th hole we have begun an establishment trial of fine fescues to see if we can create a low input rough area that is playable. This area will consist of Sheep and Hard fine fescues with different seeding rates. 

Rectangle- Trial Area 

If you have any questions please reach out to us grounds@hydeparkcc.com. We appreciate your feedback!

Thank-you,

Pat O'Brien

Grounds Superintendent 

Storm Assessment 7.29.23

Around 5:15 am this morning a strong line of storms moved through the Greater Cincinnati area with high winds, hail and heavy rain.  

Radar 5:15 Am

Prior to this rain event the course had around 1.25" in the last 24 hours, and many of the playing surfaces were saturated. The greens are the most delicate surfaces, the recent heat, humidity and now saturation have increased thinning of the old Bentgrasses. The moisture sensors placed in the 11th and 16th green along with our portable moisture sensors allow us to see just how much water is in the profile. Simply put with excessive rainfall, the oxygen in the root zone is replaced with water and the roots compromised. 

Moisture Content on 11 and 16 green prior to Rain Event

Once the the lightning leaves the area our team will be able to assess the damage on the course and evaluate for possible delays or closures. Thanks for your patience during this process, we will continue to update via email and the golf shop.

Please send questions or feedback to grounds@hydeparkcc.com