Agronomy Update - August 7, 2026

Bermuda Grass Program

We are continuing to see Bermuda grass regrowth in the treated areas, which is exactly what we hoped to see. This is an encouraging part of the process, as the new growth will help the plant take in the next herbicide application more effectively when we treat again next week.

Because of the heavy rainfall this week, those treated areas have become quite slippery. As a result, carts have not been able to scatter in fairways this week.

Skid marks on treated area!

You may also notice some yellowing in areas of the rough. This is a normal response to the Pylex and Turflon Ester application made two weeks ago and is an expected part of the treatment program.

Bermuda grass, right side treated with Pylex/Turflon.

Course Operations

This week brought 2.5 inches of rain over a three-day period. With conditions so wet, we were unable to mow fairways for five days. To help reduce stress on the turf, we raised the fairway mowing height by 0.050 inch. It is a small adjustment, but one that makes a meaningful difference during periods of wet weather. We expect to begin lowering heights again next week.

We also had two major irrigation leaks this week. The first was discovered Tuesday morning on the 18th fairway, where a 2.5-inch pipe developed a pinhole leak at a tee connection. The second occurred Wednesday morning on the driving range fairway on a service tee connected to a sprinkler head. Thanks to the work of the irrigation crew, both issues were repaired in about seven hours and are now fully operational.

Irrigation repair on 18. 

Work also continues in the native grass areas. On Friday, we made an herbicide application to help control Bermuda grass and broadleaf weeds. Applications at this time of year are especially effective for improving weed control going into the next season, and the moisture in the ground helps plants absorb the treatment more efficiently.

Beyond spraying, the crew has continued cutting back woody weeds and tall grass along the creek bank between holes 12 and 13. This area is planned for seeding this fall, and we expect it to look dramatically better next year.

Israel working on removing woody plant material.

Finished product.