This is the latest edition of a newsletter designed to provide information to the members and guests of Oyster Creek Golf Club regarding maintenance of the golf course. It is our intent to keep everyone informed of special projects and non-routine maintenance practices occurring on the course.
Upcoming projects/changes/updates:
The summer growing season creates an opportunity to perform much needed cultural practices on the golf course. The cultural practices employed on the golf course aid in maintaining healthy turf. The following is a description of the cultural practices planned for the golf course during the month of July:
Greens aerification: On July 19th the back 9 will be closed so that the greens can be verticut and aerated. The greens will be topdressed with sand. The front 9 will be open for play. On July 20th the front 9 will be closed following ladies league play so that the greens can be verticut and aerated and topdressed with sand. The back 9 will be open for play. Aerification involves removing small soil cores from the turf surface. The process of aerification aids in relieving soil compaction on the greens, increases the movement of air, water and nutrients to the turfgrass roots and promotes a smoother, healthier playing surface. Verticutting uses a set of blades that are vertically oriented to slice through the turf surface removing excess organic matter, known as thatch. Thatch is a layer of organic material that can create health problems for the turf if it accumulates in excess. Topdressing adds a layer of sand to the putting surface to fill the holes created by the aerator. Topdressing also aids in reducing thatch.
Tee aerification: After completion of aerifying the greens we will aerate the tees. This process will take place over several days and will not require any course closure.
Senior tees: An additional set of tees have been added to the course for our senior players. The green tee markers indicate the teeing ground for the senior players and will play from a distance in between the red and white markers. Changes to the granite tee signs indicating this new set of tees will be coming in the near future.
Dates of Interest:
7/19/10 - Back 9 closed - Aerifying/Verticutting Greens
7/20/10—Front 9 closed—Aerifying/Verticutting Greens & Tees
