Green Update

We are able to give you a better update on the condition of the golf course as the poa annua plant comes out of hibernation and breaks dormancy.  The golf course wintered well, overall, with tees, fairways and 8 covered greens looking great.  Some of the non-covered greens we had reasons to be concerned but could not determine the amount of winter injury until now. Greens 12,14,16 and 17 have some superficial injury and as the turf starts actively growing these areas will rebound.  Number 15 green has areas that will take too long to recover and will be repaired with sod, which will  be done as soon as weather permits.  The sod will come from our  poa annua nursery that was built 2 years ago from green aerifaction plugs, so repaired areas will match up color and texture.  We have had success with winter covers but its not the panacea for winter turf survival.  Injury can occur under these covers during warm winters and greens that are covered face north or have trees that shade the green.

Spring is Here at MCC



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Spring has arrived at Meadowbrook Country Club, Winter Covers from greens have been removed.  If I was to rate the golf course on a scale 1 through 10 turf condition coming out of winter the number would be 8.  Last year the number was 7  so we will be starting the 2011 golf season in pretty good shape.  We do have some winter injury to non-covered greens.  Most affected are greens 14 and 15.  As spring warms and the turf breaks dormancy we will push these areas for a speedy recovery.  Weather permitting, the golf course should be opening to walkers Saturday March 26.  See you soon.