Category Archives: Cultural Practices

419 Collars

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Tyler Ingram

As the course begins to wake up from the long, cold, snowy winter this year, we are having our first chance to really see the difference varieties of bermuda grasses on the course. As they  green up we see exactly … Continue reading →

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AAWWW!!! Spring Time Roots

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Tyler Ingram

Studies have shown the spring time weather is the most optimum and longest period of the four seasons to grow bentgrass. Typically when greens are hard and tight is an indication of good rooting structure normally in the spring and … Continue reading →

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IT’S ALIVE!!!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tyler Ingram

The driving range tee covers were pulled back late last week and to our surprise, its alive. Majority of the tee has already broken dormancy and pushing new leaf blades to begin making food through photosynthesis. Even though the tee … Continue reading →

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What is that smell?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Tyler Ingram

If you come to enjoy the weather and play some golf over the next couple of days you may notice a weird smell coming from the greens.  Last week the staff applied an organic fertilizer on the greens that is … Continue reading →

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A1/A4 History & Management Practices

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Tyler Ingram

Since the arrival of Creeping Bentgrass, Penncross has been the preferred turf of choice since the 1950’s. Since then, there has been many strides to improve bentgrass to tolerate wear, increase ball mark recovery, and heat tolerance over the past … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Bluegrass Golf Course Maintenance

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Tyler Ingram

Welcome to the official Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club Golf Course Maintenance web site. This site is dedicated to providing up to date information in aspects of golf course maintenance involving Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club’s golf course. Our staff … Continue reading →

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