Sunday, June 24, 2018

IDCC Golf Renovation - SOD Update as of 6/24,SPRIG Update as of 6/29

Note that this post illustrates the method for finalizing all tees on all holes, including #6, #4 and #3. To protect new slopes and contours from run-off,  sod is used to prep all areas for grow-in,  expected to take months. Click any pic to enlarge.

New sod on tee slope #6 back tee

New forward tee #4

Our golf course architect Harry Bowers laying the base for cart path next to forward tee on #2

Sod for new back tee on #3, also known as "superintendents" tee

This is Bill from Pike's nursery in Georgia, the company who supplied our sprigs. He is "cutting in" our sprigs by running over them with a vertical reel followed by a roller to press them into the ground. This process will be duplicated for all tees and greens at IDCC. 

Shaking out of sprigs onto #1 tee

Watering in of sprigs on #7 tee.

We are using CELEBRATION grass sprigs on our tees and fairways, tees will be done on the 28th and 29th of June. 
Pike's will also be sprigging our greens during this time with TIFT DWARF "EAGLE" grass, an industry proven strain that is both drought and disease resistant in addition to its non dormant capability. Using this grass will mean that we no longer have to "overseed", a savings of $6,000 per year.




Close-up of sprigs after being "cut in". Note lines in picture denoting verticut indentations which enable sprigs contact the soil and grow!

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