At last we have some perfect weather that is helping in our goal to reopen the greens here at Cuscowilla. We have 1/10th of an inch of growth which is very strong, and in fact more than we are looking for. Rusty would like to see us cutting the grass shorter, and encouraging it to spread laterally more, and to that end is preparing to apply a growth retardant to aide in that process. Then he can commence the tightening up process of the greens themselves.
The 2 x a week liquid fertilizer is still ongoing, and a granular fertilizer will be added again this week. Spiking of the greens over the next 2 weeks will also continue. The main difference we have witnessed with this new Bentgrass is the deep green color we are seeing once it is cut, and the hidden benefits of this grass being more heat and disease tolerant will not show itself until the months and years ahead of course.
We do not plan on taking any tee times until the first week in November, as it’s just too early to tell if we will be open later this month – its all weather related now and it’s too early to judge. We are all hopeful this weather trend will continue and the advancement of lateral growth we have witnessed this weekend will continue.
Thank you for your continued support and patience.
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