Author Archives: Tyler Ingram

Spraying for Poa annua

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

 Today, with beautiful weather and the course closed we began spraying Poa annua. utilizing today allowed the staff to ensure golfers were not tracking the chemical onto the greens, which would be detrimental.   Even though winter preemergent weed control was applied, we … Continue reading →

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Frost and Freeze Delays

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

We are reaching that time of year when frost and freeze delays determine the first tee time on the golf course. Opening the course for play too early will negatively impact the health of the greens. When a sunny warm … Continue reading →

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Rock Step Installation

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

The golf course maintenance staff has began a new project going forward this past week on the course. We are creating stone steps leading up to the tee boxes that have steep inclines. Currently we have completed the steps on … Continue reading →

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Settling Bunkers

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

    Tamping Bunkers  This week the GCM staff completed tamping the new bunkers in an effort to encourage more settling in the sand.  The older bunkers, like #18, have settled perfectly from their installation earlier this year and after this second … Continue reading →

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Bunker Update

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

The final phase of the bunker renovation is under way. Tuesday, crews began filling bunkers with sand. The process includes spreading the sand to a uniform depth across the bunker floor and plate tamping the sand for firmness and compaction. … Continue reading →

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Bunker Update – Spraying Polymer

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

We will begin spraying polymer tomorrow, weather permitting. Originally crews were scheduled to begin spraying Monday and Tuesday , but due to the rain and wetness of the gravel they were not able to start. The gravel must be dry … Continue reading →

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Bunker Construction is Complete

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Tyler Ingram

The bunker construction portion of our renovation project is complete. Yesterday, the bunker crew finished up their last bunker as far as removing the old sand, testing the drainage, and installing the gravel layer. Monday and Tuesday of this coming … Continue reading →

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