Strikes, Gutters, and Edging

Last week we began edging sprinkler heads and drainage catch basins.  It is much easier to find your yardage to the green once the sprinkler heads have been edged.  They are also much easier to service and repair when the entire top of the sprinkler head is exposed.  It has been especially important to keep drainage catch basins clear with all of the wet weather we have been experiencing.  The edging should be completed sometime next week.

Jim edging a sprinkler head

Steven edging a drainage catch basin

Jerry completed his latest bunker project on the right green side bunker on hole 17 this week. He repaired some turf damage located just outside the bunker.  He also added quite a bit of sand in order to restore the bunker to the proper depth.  The playability of the bunker is greatly improved.  It is also more maintenance friendly.

Last Thursday the Sandpines staff was treated to a holiday party at the local bowling alley.  It was a blast.  Everyone who attended had a great time.  Its hard to go wrong with pizza, beer, and bowling.  I don't think my bowling career is going to pan out, but I did put away a lot of pizza.

Jerry delivers a strike

On behalf of the Sandpines Agronomy staff, I would like to thank Michael and Nancy for a putting on a great holiday party.