Greens Committee Meeting February 3, 2015

Brookstone Golf & Country ClubBrookstone Golf & Country Club

Greens Committee MeetingGreens Committee Meeting

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

AgendaAgenda

WelcomeWelcome Tree RemovalTree Removal Annual Bunker MaintenanceAnnual Bunker Maintenance New Approach to Bunker MaintenanceNew Approach to Bunker Maintenance New Sand BoxesNew Sand Boxes Pigment ApplicationPigment Application New Areas of Cut Around GreensNew Areas of Cut Around Greens Maintenance Forecast For Next Three MonthsMaintenance Forecast For Next Three Months

Tree Removal & Underbrush

#2 Left Tree Line – Completed #5 Gold & Blue Tee Area on Left – Completed #11 White Tee Area – Completed #13 Lake Bank - Completed #14 Right Hillside – Completed #15 Behind Green – Completed #17 Back Right Behind Green - Completed #18 Left of Fairway – Completed by February 6, 2015

#2 Tree Removal & Underbrush

#5 Tree Removal & Underbrush

#11 Tree Removal & Underbrush

#13 Tree Removal & Underbrush

#14 Tree Removal & Underbrush

#15 Tree Removal & Underbrush

Bunker Compaction

Ensure Sand Depths Are Correct – Compacted 6 inches

Plate Compact Entire Bunkers Surface Rake Implement New Maintenance Approach To

Perimeter of Bunker

Bunker Compaction

Bunker Compaction

Bunker Compaction

New Approach to Bunker Maintenance

Smooth Perimeter Ensures Compaction No Fluff for (FRIED EGG) Reduce Erosion After Rain Event Aesthetically Pleasing

Smooth Perimeter

Smooth Perimeter

New Sand Boxes

Pigment Application

Color Differentiation Improvement in Aesthetics Alternative to Overseeding Improves Soil Temperature Quicker green-up

Pigment Application

Pigment Application

New Areas of Cut Around Greens

Implement Late February/Early March More Options for Playability Less Rough Around Putting Surfaces Improves The Aesthetics of The Hole

Proposed Maintenance Schedule

Frequent Solid Tine (1/4” holes) Frequent Light Topdressing Correct Surface Drainage Issue Around Greens Drainage Installation #11 Approach & Behind Left Bunker #17 Raise & Lower Irrigation Heads Throughout Golf Course Begin Aerification of Tees, Fairways & Approaches Late March

or Early April Sod Remaining Winter Kill Areas Fertilization of Golf Course in May

Suggestion Box

Nothing at this time

Maintenance Blog

Purpose is to inform membership with cultural practices, updates, course improvements and other related issues with the facility

Web Address

www.brookstonegcm.blogspot.com

ConclusionConclusion

Review of PresentationReview of Presentation Discussion ForumDiscussion Forum Future Discussion Items for Next MeetingFuture Discussion Items for Next Meeting

Next Greens Committee MeetingNext Greens Committee Meeting

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 (TUESDAY 6:00 PM)(TUESDAY 6:00 PM)Golf Course Maintenance FacilityGolf Course Maintenance Facility

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!