The turf will wilt and if temperatures stay hot enough, it will eventually die. Greens are the most susceptible to high temperatures because of the low mowing height. With so little biomass the plant cannot sustain the heavy injury that turf at higher mowing heights can withstand. Syringing implies a light application of water to the green surface in its entirety.
It is not an adequate amount of H2O to sustain plant life, but more of an effort to reduce soil and plant tissue temperatures. Timing is a key factor in deciding when to syringe.
At points during the day when temperatures rise is often when the golfer will see the crew syringing typically early afternoon. This simple yet important process has saved, and will save, numerous greens. We apologize for the inconvenience it may cause but know that we would not do it if it were not important. Mother nature typically does not cooperate, with swirling winds and morning frost that further delay our attempts to ensure quality playing conditions.
It is also at this time that we must blow out the miles of irrigation lines on the property to prevent as much freeze damage as possible to the extensive irrigation system.
Ice coverage on greens creates anaerobic conditions and build ups of toxic gases that can kill turf. We have to weigh the benefits of removal, timing of removal, and potential for mechanical damage to greens to make the decision of when to start breaking it up.
This is also a time of year where we do a lot of tree limb trimming and brush removal. From greens, tees, rough, fairways, to clubhouse lawns, all are treated specifically to their own needs.
Soil tests are preformed throughout the year on all surfaces to determine exact nutritional needs and applications are made accordingly. Fungicide and Insecticide applications are based on timings of disease and insect pressures. All chemical applications are posted at the Starter Shack. Most superintendents earn degrees in Turf Management or other Horticultural fields. Knowing and loving the game of golf is also very important. It is one thing to know how to maintain healthy turf, but another to know how a course should play, the design aesthetics, and subtleties of course setup and layout.
All of which are learned from playing golf and acquiring a good grasp of course etiquette. A course with the resources to provide optimum playing conditions will show that. Courses that may appear to be poorly kept are most likely incredibly kept given the resources the superintendent has at their disposal. Daily maintenance must be completed quickly and cleanly. Every day we are working on the course long before the sun rises. The goal is to put out championship quality conditions on a daily basis without anyone seeing us do it.
Any hiccup, whether it be, weather, equipment or personnel, can seriously impact the days maintenance and the courses playability. Our ability to improvise in these situations is what makes us great at what we do. These contain both fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide to promote healthy turf and prevent weeds like crabgrass all summer long. Another application of fertilizer with grub control should be made in early to mid-June.
In the fall, your lawn is looking for the nutrients it needs to recover from summer damage while getting ready for its winter nap. Feeding now will strengthen roots and increase nitrogen storage for a healthy, green lawn next spring. Water is becoming an ever more precious resource and should be used responsibly. For ideal lawn conditions, water deeply and infrequently.
Be sure to turn off your irrigation for a few days following a rain storm to avoid both wasting water and over saturating your soil, stunting your roots. Following these steps should ensure premium year-round lawn conditions. So are we! What handicap would you need to be at before it becomes worthwhile?
I am not a very good golfer and would not want clubs based on my current swing. I anticipate my swing improving greatly over the next couple years.
Club fitting is a process in which a trained fitter creates a set of clubs that is perfectly matched to your swing.
Seventy three with bad knees but love to play the game. Usually around bogey golf from forward tees, not very long off tee very important shot for me to score , maybe with seven iron, use hybrids and fairway clubs front beyond Would a fitting be beneficial? I do play times weekly as often as weather will allow in Virginia.
How many swings do you usually have to take for a fitting? Can you do a fitting after a round of golf, e. If you really want to know Club Fitting from an engineering approach please read the following article. When getting fit for clubs should they take in consideration wrist floor-length Plus lie angle or just one of the other. I''ve got Rifle Project X 5. Multiple drivers and flexes all go about I'm told by two local pro's that my driver distance is at. Any ideas out there?
If they are not open to getting their shafts "splined", for instance, so they don't oscillate all shafts are imperfect and need to be balanced -then they probably won't be open to our holistic health coaching either! That is so funny that you mentioned Belden's Golf!
I just went there last week and got fitted by Glenn and he is amazing! He spent about 2. I choke up on my driver anyway. So if cut an inch off the shaft what can I expect from doing it?
Club Fitting Why you should get fit and what you need to know. Chris Wallace January 12, This gives you a few proper tools to learn with. Take the money you saved by purchasing second-hand equipment to invest in lessons from a skilled teacher.
Then, do your research. Find a good instructor. Remember, one good lesson could be worth five mediocre lessons in the long run. Also, once you find the right instructor, communication is huge. Talk to your teacher about your equipment. I was in and out the door in about four hours, and that excludes what extra time a putter fitting would have taken.
You want to make sure you can give your best effort on every swing to maximize your results and earn a fair assessment with each new club.
Even as a regular player I was feeling worn down during the tail-end of my fitting. Most club fitting companies offer an agnostic fitting approach, meaning that they have no allegiances when it comes to their club recommendations.
When you go through your fitting, you should take a similar approach. Sure, you may have an idea of what would look great in your bag, but in reality there may be a brand that gives you extra distance or consistency that you might not have previously considered.
What you really need to decide is if you want to put in the customized shafts that are tailored to your swing and produced the best overall results during your fitting.
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