Fountain 18 Live Oak

We recently were able to get the fountain on #18 Live Oak running. I know a lot of you had questions about it not running but we think the repairs should last.

Rain Shelter

This week we were able to straighten the rain shelter on 6 at Live Oak. We crossed cables on both sides to stabilize the cover. We did lower the 2x4 to waist height mainly to block off the area the wires are located.  This was more of a safety issue than a structural fix. I think it turned out great and the structure is not leaning anymore. Here is a picture of the finished project....

Final Poa App.

Today we made our final Poa Anna application on the greens and collars at Live Oak. As many of you remember we had a bad Poa outbreak last year on some of the greens. This year we are aggressively trying to combat this from happening again. So far the greens are relatively clean and the Poa has started yellowing out in the collars. The rest of the course is more difficult to control due to the fact that these products move easily in the soils and could damage the overseeded areas. As the winter continues we will continue to monitor the course conditions and make adjustments as needed.
Thanks and come on out while the weather is cooperating,
The GCM Staff

Positive Parking Procedures

He is a good article from the USGA. Click the link below:

http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/forethegolfer/2018/promoting-positive-parking-procedures.html

Rain

Lots of rain and cold cloudy weather. Both courses will remain Cart Path Only for a few days (possibly through the weekend). With all the rains we have had it does not take much for us to be very wet. I know there are days the fairways are fairly dry but the non overseeded rough stays wet a lot longer.  We ask that when it is Cart Path Only please stay on the path. We have been seeing a lot of ruts and tire marks after days that were Path Only. These areas will not heal over the winter due to the grass being dormant. Thanks for everyones cooperation with this and look forward to a good weather weekend.
The GCM Staff.

Rain Break.

After nearly 11" of rain last week -We are trying to get caught up. Lots of grass--fairways, rough being cut. Still have not been able to mow parts of 4 and 6 fairways at Yaupon. Those holes will remain cart path only. We are working on getting the rough mowed-- will take all week.  We are also having to try and blow all the clippings. Today we got fairways mowed and dragged. We also got 6,7,8,9,1, and driving range rough mowed. We are dealing with a major ant problem with all the rain-- today got ant bait out at Yaupon and will do the same at Live Oak on Thursday. The guys will continue to work hard to get the course back into shape as soon as possible.

#3 Live Oak.

We were able to do some trimming for our red tee players on #3 Live Oak.

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