tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78382566900235919572024-02-18T19:34:43.991-07:00Vail Golf Club MaintenanceJustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.comBlogger451125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-22981375197439741172016-03-18T11:28:00.002-06:002016-03-18T11:28:33.218-06:00Moving OverThis blog has been moved. Please join us here <a href="http://vailgolfmaintenance.blogspot.com/">http://vailgolfmaintenance.blogspot.com/</a>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-565923487156141352015-10-23T12:44:00.001-06:002015-10-23T12:44:54.134-06:00First snow of the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We received some much needed moisture in the way of a rain snow mix yesterday and last night. There was about an inch of snow on the ground when we arrived this morning and .9" of an inch of rain and melted snow in the rain gauge from the last 24 hours. The course is closed for the day but are expecting good weather for the last two days of the season this weekend and hope to be able to open by mid-day tomorrow so you can get a couple more rounds in before closing for the season Sunday.Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-40332707101591818682015-07-31T10:21:00.000-06:002015-07-31T10:21:07.306-06:00Audubon International Re-Certification <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFLP2zSNtRCGUO5Tasw6RP4uFefeKxnmEwXcw1IeAzWeRO9eEEIlEDBJe7MG-JiUqK9oOJFnZ5o7Y2zJyIRy_4ALn3r440C7GzE2g4_4HSHloyNqVtFlPGwzD0tsBJTqqEqe1AqDeUz0O/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This
summer The Vail Golf Club earned our re-certification with Audubon
International which began for us in 1998. The Audubon helps golf courses
to protect and enhance the natural environment that exist on golf courses. Some
of the things we are incorporating now are additions of more native rough that
is out of play to reduce mowing and water use. With this we have turned
off 8 irrigation heads and reduced the coverage of 4 more. Look for more areas
like this to pop up as we continue to assess other possible areas. We also have
added two wildflower beds and plan seeding </span>more into native areas to help honey bee population and a<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">esthetics</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> of
the areas. Certification helps us continue to improve on our standard
environmental practices. Making the golf course a great place to play and
enjoy nature.</span><br />
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Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-72244847413660402612015-07-07T13:01:00.000-06:002015-07-07T13:01:32.708-06:00Solid Tine Aeration<br />
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This week we aerated the greens with an X-tine. In the past we've used a 1/8' solid needle tine but have changed it up this week. The X-tine creates a larger hole but doesn't cause any more disturbance in the putting surface. The holes created helps relieve compaction, allow water to percolate down into the soil, and provide better air movement around the roots. All which helps the turf remain healthy and maintain a good putting surface. We will be following up with a light topdressing on Thursday. By Friday the holes should be non-existent.<br />
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Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-50938202665431906382015-06-05T11:09:00.002-06:002015-06-05T11:09:56.368-06:00May weatherThis May was the wettest in at least the last 15 years with 3.55 inches of rain and snow melt. The next closest was 2010 but still .41 of an inch less than this year. We even received one more inch of snow on the course in May as we did in April. While it may have seemed a lot cooler the high temperature was only about 2 degrees cooler than the past 10 year average. All the cloud cover and moisture in the air definitely made it feel cooler.<br />
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While we needed the moisture to make up for the dry March and April it has slowed down the recovery of some of the winter damage in the fairways and rough. Now the last week has been warm and sunny, this should help raise soil temperatures and get the course healing quickly. Next Tuesday we will be applying our first application of fertilizer to the course which will also help in the healing process.<br />
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With the GoPro games coming up this weekend it usually times well with Gore creek flows getting higher and this year is no different. You will start to see high water on the course most notably right now in #1 fairway and around the cart path on #7. Some years are worse than others as we all know so we'll see how much run off and ground water coming up affects us this year. <br />
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blue tee on #17 has already been leveled this year. On number #5 blue / Black tee the rock wall
has been removed and the gold tee has been slightly elevated and leveled. The construction crew is now on 2 yellow tee and should have it leveled and re-sodded by the end of the day. Other tees that will have work done on them are #9 black, #13 green, gold, blue, and #17 black. Once a tee is re-sodded it will be out of play for two to three weeks while it begins to root and recover. The tees in the meantime the tees will be moved to the nearest playable tee. Please be patient while the sod recovers it will make for a much better tee once they are opened back up.</div>
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It's opening weekend here at The Vail Golf Club! The weather has held up and the course is in great shape. Thanks to the warm weather and lack of snow this spring the course is at least a couple weeks ahead of schedule. </div>
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Just a reminder we are cart paths only until we the fairways fully recover and we get into a full growing season. On Monday May 4th we will be dry-jecting the greens. The back nine will be open but the front nine will be closed. Dry-jecting is a fairly non-evasive form of aeration and should have very little impact on the playability of the greens. Enjoy the weekend and get out and play!</div>
<br />Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-48069354085511454442012-04-19T10:40:00.000-06:002012-04-19T10:40:22.727-06:00More Snow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4x_c7SYx9Q/T5A_Ql5xDRI/AAAAAAAADbo/8qeI6XBV4q0/s1600/4-19-12+golf+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4x_c7SYx9Q/T5A_Ql5xDRI/AAAAAAAADbo/8qeI6XBV4q0/s320/4-19-12+golf+2.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">More Snow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the driest and one of the warmest Marchs I can find on record we are starting to get back on track with moisture this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We only received .5” of moisture in 5” of snow, while the average high for this March was 46 also one of the warmest Marchs I can find.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know everyone was excited to play golf in Vail in April but like it or not this snow is very much needed for the course now and going into the summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.erwsd.org/files/snow/SnowWaterApr16_2012.pdf"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.erwsd.org/files/snow/SnowWaterApr16_2012.pdf</span></a> is the latest snow water equivalent graph which is very important for future water use and the heath of the course and all living in the Vail Valley</span>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-41258741972638665472012-03-13T22:20:00.000-06:002012-03-13T22:20:52.415-06:00Spring Clearing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GFPPRXS73pNvgjJmguuPl-n4VdL9qgNRu5T-L0ESc-Kyhko7e9j4RjaC4kKAOYgXSUiE72BNO4cQ5yQuJrFqwdlZDYb6eljY8zOJ8JlWBmgFbw2FLySnGIbkB2zJrg7wNtrQGawOIYc/s1600/Steph+3+grn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GFPPRXS73pNvgjJmguuPl-n4VdL9qgNRu5T-L0ESc-Kyhko7e9j4RjaC4kKAOYgXSUiE72BNO4cQ5yQuJrFqwdlZDYb6eljY8zOJ8JlWBmgFbw2FLySnGIbkB2zJrg7wNtrQGawOIYc/s320/Steph+3+grn.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">The first Winter Teva Games are here!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are all familiar with the fun and excitement that Teva brings to town every spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now they have stepped into the winter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are competitions for all skill levels and activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Vail Nordic Center is the site of the 5K and 10K Freestyle Nordic races.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be almost 100 racers of all skill levels battling it out for Teva gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the past two weeks Tony, Kirk and I have spent extra time widening the track and keeping it in top condition to accommodate all the racers that will take to the track on Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the lack of snow this season it has taken extra time and effort to keep the conditions top notch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have spent hours shoveling and plowing snow on to the track to keep it skiable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll be competing in the ski mountaineering, citizens comp, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are not entered in any competitions you should at least be sure to check out some of the activities, I’m sure it will be fun for spectators and athletes alike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><!--EndFragment-->Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-56302212610152113082011-10-07T08:45:00.000-06:002011-10-07T08:45:52.111-06:00First snow of the season<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zVzMZq82Sn4/To8PnxHcmnI/AAAAAAAADak/5oUksRo5oZQ/s1600/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zVzMZq82Sn4/To8PnxHcmnI/AAAAAAAADak/5oUksRo5oZQ/s400/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-22185217681262906362011-10-03T20:49:00.001-06:002011-10-03T20:58:09.866-06:00Successful Day of aerating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6nYULPfktfA/TopRpqQ_9JI/AAAAAAAADaQ/IFDgXuUK1OE/s1600/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6nYULPfktfA/TopRpqQ_9JI/AAAAAAAADaQ/IFDgXuUK1OE/s400/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Today we aerated all 20 greens. I think that is a first in the five years I’ve been here. Everyone on the staff really worked hard to accomplish it and Mother Nature helped out too. Hopefully she is kind to us again tomorrow so that we can finish topdressing the last 11 holes. The aeration process is a necessary evil for a green. We start with a deep tine aerator which has a solid tine and goes up to 10 inches into the soil. It fractures and loosens the soil deep in the profile. Then we pull cores which helps to further reduce compaction, release gases from the soil, allow oxygen to reach the roots, and break up soil layering. After the plugs are removed we top dress with a heavy layer of sand. Some of the sand that you see on the green will work it’s way into the holes, the rest will settle into the turf canopy protecting the crown of the plant during the winter months. As detrimental as this process seems it is very important to the health of the green throughout the growing months.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><img alt="tn.jpg" height="265" src="webkit-fake-url://A51A6876-EB20-4BA7-9A80-50E75ABA2042/tn.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-37663059750774513152011-09-30T15:12:00.000-06:002011-09-30T15:12:17.454-06:00<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UEJ-SW4UBx-o4PMQPLQ24ynNm2cmhcLNDC4fzHiJTfhl7NlFRh1U5NqcrP-OuZAvY06Xihxh8e71cGEhQST9s-yTNMYKYkVZhhSR_IOq8wVmFBkJ_WvegWAc8_VYbG2Y4p8QbQwexMox/s1600/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UEJ-SW4UBx-o4PMQPLQ24ynNm2cmhcLNDC4fzHiJTfhl7NlFRh1U5NqcrP-OuZAvY06Xihxh8e71cGEhQST9s-yTNMYKYkVZhhSR_IOq8wVmFBkJ_WvegWAc8_VYbG2Y4p8QbQwexMox/s400/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Looks like another beautiful weekend at the Vail Golf Club. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fairway aerification was a success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything went smooth and they came out great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Course will be closed on Monday for deep tine and core aerification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope to have the front nine open on Tuesday and all 18 opened by Wednesday morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the greens are finished we will aerify tees which will have little to no impact on play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The driving range will remain open during any course closures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63-4zmloL0g/ToYuSxKhLsI/AAAAAAAADZ4/5nODpjw_j-o/s1600/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63-4zmloL0g/ToYuSxKhLsI/AAAAAAAADZ4/5nODpjw_j-o/s400/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-14230613138090130602011-09-21T10:00:00.001-06:002011-09-21T10:01:36.705-06:00Fall Aerification<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Monday we started the fall aerification process. Aerification has many benefits for the turf. It lessens compaction, allows air and water to penetrate into the soil profile and helps thatch to break down. All of this is very important to the health of the turf and help to provide great playing conditions year after year. We start with fairways during the last two weeks of September. The first week of October we hope to get greens and tees completed. Aerification is a weather dependent practice that we are not able to accomplish when it rains, or dare I say the ‘s’ word, snows. This week looks good and has started out a very productive week. By the weeks end we should have 1,9 and the back 9 fairways completed. The schedule for the rest of the season is shown below. On October 3rd we will be closing the course to deep tine and core aerify all greens. The back 9 will remain closed to finish the aerification process. During course closures the driving range will remain open.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj433zoCr9RQZZg4c7IFQy7uZyMX5dn4XosWjjMLCiRI6B95A5fP6LYeuoCP7_W_dvmqR2Xdyxw-OrR1uD1JGs_4yTpKoyHW0vSeDaEfhwkB2ez7glkHmGkrFlavXzhwMsjPX4obF2knkbo/s1600/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj433zoCr9RQZZg4c7IFQy7uZyMX5dn4XosWjjMLCiRI6B95A5fP6LYeuoCP7_W_dvmqR2Xdyxw-OrR1uD1JGs_4yTpKoyHW0vSeDaEfhwkB2ez7glkHmGkrFlavXzhwMsjPX4obF2knkbo/s320/Vail+Golf+Club+2011+004.jpg" width="320" /></a>Tuesday – Fairways 10, 17, 18</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Wednesday – Fairways 12 & 16</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Thursday – Fairways 13 & 14</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Friday – Fairway 11</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Monday 26th – Fairways 2, 7, 8</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tuesday 27th – Fairways 4 & 5</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Wednesday 28th – Fairway 6</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">29th and 30th – These two days will be used to make up any rain day cancellations we may have.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-26419653585668048452011-09-19T09:17:00.003-06:002011-09-19T14:59:41.589-06:00Intern's ViewAs an intern you are pulled in many directions. Finding your niche can be difficult. At the Vail Golf Club I was given the opportunity to be in charge for the week. I must say, it was an unbelievable experience. As well as a humbling experience. <br />
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With the club championship two days away the weather decided that it did not want to cooperate. Almost an inch of rain fell in the day leading up to the championship, including the first day of the tournament. To watch the crew work in pouring rain for hours was inspiring. They came together as a team and I there leader for that brief time. It is an experience i'll never forget. "Attitude reflects leadership", and for that short time I was the captain of the team. I am proud to say the course was in fantastic condition. Not only for the club championship, but also for the 18 hole shotgun the Friday of that week. I am thankful that the crew respected and worked extremely hard for me. I am greatful for the opportunity that was allotted to me. Hopefully one day I can do the same for my intern.<br />
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Mike MarticJustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-2130351264367296412011-09-09T07:16:00.003-06:002011-09-09T10:33:16.706-06:00Steve's last day<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T9G073RIfNA/SyU-RxOP9VI/AAAAAAAABEY/LDYmQDTZAiE/s1600/napping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T9G073RIfNA/SyU-RxOP9VI/AAAAAAAABEY/LDYmQDTZAiE/s320/napping.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today is Steve’s last day as superintendent at the Vail Golf Club. He has helped the golf course accomplish a lot during the last six years. There have been many improvement projects completed including the installation of a new irrigation system, new bridges and the rebuild of #3 and #7 tee. He has also helped raise the standard of expectations. The staff and I would like to wish him all the best in his new venture at Pinehurst Country Club in Denver. <br />
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From all of us thank you, farewell and good luck.Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-55232200365439485082011-09-03T11:54:00.002-06:002011-09-05T06:07:49.764-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMlozhVGBDGjx1gNc8tPzleGT8plFttyKKM90g6sIlhdvQu4Ei8Q6jV8iTuWKEgkpVZ4CRdx7EtxlZW884QcMwfeBi4iInN1CgMwRmpeuCnRb5R7JMP-m0qEi5_Kiw0WMc53_ZQ7SAIpo/s1600/Spiker+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMlozhVGBDGjx1gNc8tPzleGT8plFttyKKM90g6sIlhdvQu4Ei8Q6jV8iTuWKEgkpVZ4CRdx7EtxlZW884QcMwfeBi4iInN1CgMwRmpeuCnRb5R7JMP-m0qEi5_Kiw0WMc53_ZQ7SAIpo/s400/Spiker+002.jpg" width="400" xaa="true" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">On Friday we spiked most of our greens and finished the remaining on Saturday morning. The picture shows the piece of equipment that we use. It has two spiked rollers and is weighted by water to help the spikes penetrate two to three inches into the soil. In the fall when we get into a wet weather cycle it's easy for the soil to become anaerobic and the health of the turf can decline rapidly. Slicing greens is an important practice that helps to relieve compaction and open up the soil to allow oxygen in. Another benefit that occurs from slicing is stimulated root and shoot growth. Slicing is a good alternative to aerification since it is less disruptive and allows the greens to smooth out more quickly.</span>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-88790452273251754412011-08-31T05:55:00.001-06:002011-09-14T06:19:23.330-06:00Leading The Pack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlDl6p9jaebta_1GK_e07MqAQbMpbxElG9cvgOVHRIgPZP9X6DopXkvEC772VPvSMxWW28s5FnHcDIcaCFMg6sZ_YHp6kUGnZUg9t7XHyJqDX7tr1hXcgUsctLS6yzV4oQ5wVt3EHrNk/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlDl6p9jaebta_1GK_e07MqAQbMpbxElG9cvgOVHRIgPZP9X6DopXkvEC772VPvSMxWW28s5FnHcDIcaCFMg6sZ_YHp6kUGnZUg9t7XHyJqDX7tr1hXcgUsctLS6yzV4oQ5wVt3EHrNk/s320/001.JPG" width="320" xaa="true" /></a></div>Yesterday was officially the beginning of the end. The most important part of maintaining this golf course is properly preparing it for the long winter's nap. Vail Golf Club will be one of the first golf courses in the country to arrive at winter, so here is what we are doing.<br />
We applied our greens and approaches with Iprodione and Cholorthalonil fungicides to prepare for the winter stress. They are both contact fungicides which will assist keeping the plant clean as we approach periods of moisture in the fall. Over time, we have seen the best results with early applications.<br />
Our second application in approximately 30 days, will consist of a systemic and contact fungicide. The systemic brand will help protect the plant from the inside before the plant shuts down for the winter. After aerification, about the middle of October, a final application will be made per usual for greens and approaches to prepare for the long winter.<br />
Different products will be used on the fairways and tees. Those applications will come in October.Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-63840384786224872552011-08-29T11:52:00.000-06:002011-08-29T11:52:59.071-06:00Golf For Rivers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xYRGmEmIO18/TlvM9SwvIjI/AAAAAAAADXw/XryROae9uk4/s1600/fishing+the+gore+by+11+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xYRGmEmIO18/TlvM9SwvIjI/AAAAAAAADXw/XryROae9uk4/s320/fishing+the+gore+by+11+green.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Monday, September 26, the Eagle River Watershed Council will be hosting their first ever benefit golf tournament. Join us for a great day at Adam's Mountain Country Club in Eagle for an 11am shotgun start. The Cocktails as well as fishing and golf contests follow the round. Many prizes will be given out to participants as well as a hole in one contest for a chance at $10,000.<br />
The cost for the event is $275 per person or $1100 per foursome. The day promises to be a fun event at one of Colorado's top private facilities.<br />
To sign up call 970-827-5406 or <a href="http://www.erwc.org/Events/GolffortheRivers.aspx">click here</a> to sign up online.<br />
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<em>The Eagle River Watershed Council advocates for the health and conservation of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River basins through research, education, and projects. We provide a forum where everyone can gain a greater understanding of the Eagle River environment. Said another way, our mission is "Preserving our quality of life by protecting the Eagle and Colorado Rivers in Eagle County."</em><br />
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Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-90841667074195600792011-08-27T08:02:00.002-06:002011-08-27T08:11:56.212-06:00Golf Course Industry : The cold facts about snow moldIt is always hard to think of the winter for any golfer or superintendent in August, but in the mountains you always have to be prepared. I came across this article the other day and we believe that there is a lot of truth to what they find in this article. This might be more of an article for turf managers, but highly important for golfers to understand. <br />
<a href="http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/disease-digest-080511-cold-facts-snow.aspx?List_id=342">Click here</a> for Golf Course Industry article.Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-90982031200854304982011-08-26T06:50:00.000-06:002011-08-26T06:50:54.474-06:00US Pro Cycling - Vail Time Trial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/PPckDmDQPfU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
Not every day do you have the best cyclists in the world racing by your golf course. Vail certainly embraced the time trials yesterday and proved to be an excellent host. This stage was a 10 mile individual race up hill. The winner finished just under 26 minutes. Here are a couple of videos.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ed1PD6D3SJk?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-72349708713430050982011-08-26T03:15:00.000-06:002011-08-26T03:15:42.540-06:00Intern's View: Sand Trap Improvements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UR5ObJh4ywY/Tldi1t-vzNI/AAAAAAAADXk/u6cklB8H-Eo/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UR5ObJh4ywY/Tldi1t-vzNI/AAAAAAAADXk/u6cklB8H-Eo/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>As some of you may have noticed, we have begun the process of improving the bunkers. We begin by taking deep pockets of sand in the bunker and transferring it to the shallow portions of the bunker. We then go through the process of wetting it down, compacting it, adding new sand, and finally raking it out so it is aesthetically pleasing and fully playable. If you come across the staff working in a bunker it may be treated as ground under repair. <br />
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I would like to take a moment and explain that this is only a temporary fix. The master plan outlines new sand traps throughout the course. Many factors play a part in this decision. Some of those factors being the size of the bunker, the location, and the drainage of the bunker for example. Bunkers are much more than holes in the ground filled with sand. When constructed properly they can be a work of art designed to enhance playability. Hit em' straight and enjoy the new bunkers.<br />
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Mike Martic - 2011 Vail Golf Club Intern<br />
Rutgers University<br />
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Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-66513568940415798312011-08-23T22:03:00.000-06:002011-08-23T22:03:35.068-06:00The Balancing Act<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFQCJAmVjPU/TlRuz3AWQyI/AAAAAAAADW4/fpWrxqShNDc/s1600/earthworm+castings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qaa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFQCJAmVjPU/TlRuz3AWQyI/AAAAAAAADW4/fpWrxqShNDc/s320/earthworm+castings.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>What you are seeing here are earthworm castings in the 5th fairway. You probably have noticed these tiny patches of soil on fairways, 2,4,5 & 6. <br />
If you remember your biology classes in school, you remember that earthworms are good for the soil and plant growth.They benefit the soil by providing simple aeration as they feed on organic matter. Organic matter is typically found close to the surface in the thatch or mat layer. When the worm processes the soil, it leaves behind these castings of soil. This is where they can be detrimental to a golf course. <br />
These castings can impede ball roll and playability. They can also create problems to mowers when the soil cakes on and disrupts their operation.<br />
Managing these holes is certainly a balancing act. There is so much rock beneath these fairways that the root structure is limited in depth. These fairways require light and frequent irrigation as well as carefully timed fertilizer applications. We also use growth regulator chemistry to promote lateral growth and increase density. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iy2jYg4SWOU/TlRufz1f7TI/AAAAAAAADWs/AwQTXHc7nyI/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iy2jYg4SWOU/TlRufz1f7TI/AAAAAAAADWs/AwQTXHc7nyI/s320/002.JPG" width="320" /></a>When conditions become dry on the course these castings can become more noticeable. Balancing irrigation is certainly a challenge. Often times these areas require hand watering to efficiently irrigate where it is absolutely necessary. Pictured here are two staff members watering drier areas on the course. When hand watering, the staff will probe the soil to determine if the soil needs moisture or not. The new irrigation system has certainly helped decrease hand watering, but if you are not hand watering, you are over watering. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How do you prevent earthworm castings and why don't you see them on the greens? Studies have shown that earthworms are very sensitive to sandy soils. The soil profile in greens mostly consist of sand and some organic matter. The sand is abrasive and is uncomfortable as they move through the profile. Greens typically have less organic matter to feed on compared to a fairway. </div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0Vail, CO, USA39.637247733416885 -106.3623628518676639.618414733416884 -106.44287585186765 39.656080733416886 -106.28184985186766tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-22526474150145370652011-08-19T14:05:00.000-06:002011-08-19T14:05:45.933-06:00Sunday MorningFor those of you playing Sunday morning, please give yourself some extra time to get to the course. Vail is hosting a women's half marathon that goes past the golf course. For more details <a href="http://www.runlikeadiva.com/Assets/Continental+ESM+Digital+Assets/Vail+Map.pdf">click here</a>.Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838256690023591957.post-57943314876580782011-08-18T08:13:00.000-06:002011-08-18T08:13:28.785-06:00Fixing Ballmarks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaYDmc2GDKBkocJjeD7T39iRSgIUrppu_1KWhJjXmhRNRR8eJwTxq0js2HRRbku9ZCj6zb1M7gpQfb-6xXX83sA-XxC6iK8uKJ2zN-egJw-DO5rN4c517TA7JX1w_Nw637r67J2p8CSs/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaYDmc2GDKBkocJjeD7T39iRSgIUrppu_1KWhJjXmhRNRR8eJwTxq0js2HRRbku9ZCj6zb1M7gpQfb-6xXX83sA-XxC6iK8uKJ2zN-egJw-DO5rN4c517TA7JX1w_Nw637r67J2p8CSs/s320/004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Truman says, "Fix your ballmarks to help keep the greens rolling at their best." <br />
A ballmark tool should include long prongs to get into the soil profile. Push in or turn slightly to help smooth out the area. DO NOT lift up the roots as it can cause damage and death to the plant.<br />
Finally use your putter or foot to smooth out the blemish. <br />
Thank you!Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342991689183913282noreply@blogger.com0