I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the new Monday hours for the Driving Range and Practice Facility. The Driving Range and Practice Facility will now close on Mondays at 3:30 p.m., and stay closed for the remainder of the day. All scheduled maintenance to the Driving Range and Practice Facility will be conducted during this time.
Thanks,
Aaron Ohloff
Golf Course Superintendent
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Winter Rainfall Comparison
The winter months of this season have been quite un-Florida like. We've had some new records for cold temperatures set, and this upcoming week doesn't look much better than we've been experiencing. The one positive is the increase in rainfall that we've experienced this winter. Having gone through a season under Phase 3 water restrictions, it sure is nice to see some rain during our "dry" season. It is just unfortunate the turfgrass can't take full advantage of the rain due to cooler than normal temperatures.
I've put together a comparison of our rainfall over the past 5 seasons to give you an example of how this year compares to some of our past.
In the 2005/2006 season the months of November, December, January, and December had 3.56", .20", .80", and 3.6" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2006/2007 season the months of November, December, January, and February had 1.20", 1.35", .50", and 1.35" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2007/2008 season the months of November, December, January, and February had 0", 1.7", 1.31", and 2.95" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2008/2009 season the months of November, December, January, and February had .56", 1.06", .17", and .49" of rainfall respectively.
In our current 2009/2010 season the months of November, December, January, and February have had 3.61", 4.62", .57", and 3.15" of rainfall respectively. With February only half over, we'll still have time to add to that total.
The totals for these time periods would be:
2005/2006 = 8.16"
2006/2007 = 4.4"
2007/2008 = 5.96"
2008/2009 = 2.28"
2009/2010 = 11.95
I've put together a comparison of our rainfall over the past 5 seasons to give you an example of how this year compares to some of our past.
In the 2005/2006 season the months of November, December, January, and December had 3.56", .20", .80", and 3.6" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2006/2007 season the months of November, December, January, and February had 1.20", 1.35", .50", and 1.35" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2007/2008 season the months of November, December, January, and February had 0", 1.7", 1.31", and 2.95" of rainfall respectively.
In the 2008/2009 season the months of November, December, January, and February had .56", 1.06", .17", and .49" of rainfall respectively.
In our current 2009/2010 season the months of November, December, January, and February have had 3.61", 4.62", .57", and 3.15" of rainfall respectively. With February only half over, we'll still have time to add to that total.
The totals for these time periods would be:
2005/2006 = 8.16"
2006/2007 = 4.4"
2007/2008 = 5.96"
2008/2009 = 2.28"
2009/2010 = 11.95
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Bermudagrass Growth in SW Florida
The turfgrass that is maintained here at The Club at Mediterra is called Bermudagrass. We currently have 3 different varieties of Bermudagrass at Mediterra. Champion Bermudagrass is found of the greens, Tifdwarf is found on the collars, and Tifway 419 is found on tees, fairways, and roughs.
Bermudagrass is found throughout the Southern United States. It is the most widely used sports turf in this part of the country. Bermudagrass adapts well to the climate here in SW Florida.
Bermudagrass thrives when temperatures are high and days are long. Bermudagrass also thrives in areas that receive long and continuous sunshine. Optimum soil temperatures for root growth are 65-80 degrees F, and best leaf growth occurs when average daily temperature is 75 degrees F.
The winter months normally in SW Florida provide an environment that isn't optimum, but still adequate for Bermudagrass growth. Days get shorter, the sun in lower in the horizon, and daily temperatures are normally mid-60s.
This winter, labeled an "El Nino" winter, has been very difficult to sustain continuous Bermudagrass growth. Rainfall has been more than adequate, but the average daily temperatures have been below normal. These below normal temperatures have resulted in frost on occasion, and have really slowed the growth of the turf down tremendously.
What does this mean?? Ball marks are going to be slower to heal, divots on tees and fairways will recover slower, cart traffic areas will stick out much longer, and the overall turf color will vary from green to tan.
This makes it important to properly repair all ball marks on greens, fill divots with the green sand provided, and follow the cart traffic signs and posts that are on the golf course. This will put the Bermudagrass in position to quickly heal once optimum growing conditions return to SW Florida.
Bermudagrass is found throughout the Southern United States. It is the most widely used sports turf in this part of the country. Bermudagrass adapts well to the climate here in SW Florida.
Bermudagrass thrives when temperatures are high and days are long. Bermudagrass also thrives in areas that receive long and continuous sunshine. Optimum soil temperatures for root growth are 65-80 degrees F, and best leaf growth occurs when average daily temperature is 75 degrees F.
The winter months normally in SW Florida provide an environment that isn't optimum, but still adequate for Bermudagrass growth. Days get shorter, the sun in lower in the horizon, and daily temperatures are normally mid-60s.
This winter, labeled an "El Nino" winter, has been very difficult to sustain continuous Bermudagrass growth. Rainfall has been more than adequate, but the average daily temperatures have been below normal. These below normal temperatures have resulted in frost on occasion, and have really slowed the growth of the turf down tremendously.
What does this mean?? Ball marks are going to be slower to heal, divots on tees and fairways will recover slower, cart traffic areas will stick out much longer, and the overall turf color will vary from green to tan.
This makes it important to properly repair all ball marks on greens, fill divots with the green sand provided, and follow the cart traffic signs and posts that are on the golf course. This will put the Bermudagrass in position to quickly heal once optimum growing conditions return to SW Florida.
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