Golf Course Update:  Friday 8/27 through Friday 9/12

The cooler temperatures combined with the school buses running through neighborhood really has us thinking of fall here at River Place. The turf is really taking advantage of the afternoons when we do not reach the 100 degree mark. The early fall like conditions also have us in full preparation for the upcoming golf season. We are really excited to show case River Place this fall, and we are prepared for a great golf season.

Our putting greens have fully recovered from the final aerification of the season. We have been able to increase our rolling frequency and our topdressing that has really helped us improve the roll with both consistency and speed. We will continue grain and thatch management through the season and continue to lower mowing heights as the days both shorten and cool. We are completely pleased with our root structure and overall plant health as we enter the new season. The plants are taking up our fertility and nutrient loading programs and in turn we have a strong surface that we can manage.

The heat of late returned much of our taller grasses to the drought conditions we have seen here at River Place over the last three years. We are on top of the irrigation system, and will continue to work to manage the balance between too wet and too dry. When the rough starts growing again, we will be there to help tighten it up. We really appreciate all your support with keeping our carts out of the stressed or wet areas during the final preparation for the fall golf season. Thanks again, for all your support this summer and we look forward to seeing you on the course this week.

Golf Course Superintendent, RPCC
Kevin.chance@riverplaceclub.com