This past Monday was the first Oxmoor Ownership Program and it turned out to be
a great success.  We began installing a pasture fence along #16, trimming trees,
weeding flower beds, and filling divots.  We will finish up the fence next Monday, so
come out and join the fun.  I would like to thank all the members for their hard work
and in making this event a success. 

Master's just next week!


This is my favorite time of year, with the Master's starting next week, spring is sure to be on the way.  I have had several members asking when the spring aerification will begin and at this time it is unknown.  We are waiting for the new greens aerifier to arrive from the dealer.  I will keep everyone posted on the dates and times.  We will perform a solid tine aerification with a heavy topdressing, so play should not be affected.  Below are a few reminders and course cultural changes for the year. 

When you see the black posts, please return carts to the path.
This is done to reduce stress to approaches and keep green
banks healthy. 



We have extended the approach cuts on all holes with fairways.  In past
years we only mowed 10' of an approach, so now we have extended it to
~ 50 ft.  Hopefully this will aid in your short game.



We have now added a 5'3" step cut around all fairways to aid in improving those
lies adjacent to the rough.  The step cut circles the entire fairway and green complex.
So heights from fairways are now rough at 3", step cut at 1.25" and fairway at 1/2". 
Green surrounds are now rough 3", step cut 1.25", collar 3/8" and greens 1/8". I
hope this will help in turf transitions and your shots.



Spring is also the season when Poa annua is popping seed heads.
These seed heads can affect ball roll tremendously, so we have
applied a turfgrass growth regulator to suppress them.  This regulator
turns the turf yellow and makes the greens appear weak. This will
subside after a few weeks.   



All bunkers have now been edged and two semi loads of sand have been added.
A third load has been ordered and will soon be incorporated into the bunkers.

 


You may have noticed all these circle areas throughout the course.  These were
trees that had been removed and we have now prepped the ground for
sod.  Trees adjacent to greens cause a variety of turf issues, such as root
encroachment, shading, moisture loss and playability.

We have added two sand bottle stands to the course.  One is at the practice facility and
the other is at #10 tees.  Please place your empty bottles in the lower box to be refilled.





I have also noticed a large amount of ballmarks on the greens.  The rule of thumb is to

repair your ball mark and two others.  If you are unsure of how to properly repair
a ballmark, check the course conditions board next to the pro shop.
Repairing your divot and ball mark allows the golfers behind you to have your
same experience.