Greens aerification update

 Monday April 15th we had aerified the greens and all went well. The greens are well on there way to recovery.

4 days later the temperatures plunged, a cold front moved in and we experienced record low daytime and nighttime temperatures. How about a high of 51 degrees on Friday April 19th then Saturday morning April 20th, the low temperature was 36 degrees, we even had some frost on the course. The greens basically shut down growing.

2 days later April 22nd the temperatures had rebounded slightly. Greens began to show signs of rebounding to recovery.

Then 2 days later April 23rd another cold front blew in and Wednesday April 24th the high temperature was 59 degrees. The greens shut down once again.

Everyone please remember the 150 degree rule that I preach. Add the nighttime and daytime temperatures together and we need to equal 150 degrees or higher on consistent basis in order to grow turf. So far since February, we have managed to make just 6 days on the 150 degree rule.

Some good news, the temperatures are forecasted to reach the 145 to 155 degree area after Saturday April 27th and continue to warm up slightly. Of course, remember there is no control of the weather so we are always at its mercy.

Willy Plowman
Golf Course Superintendent