22 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2018 |
Golf Advisory Committee
The Tee Box 'Fore' Sun Lakers.
Frost delays are here! Before you head out to your tee time, check
the daily course conditions on the website. Might save yourself some
time and irritation. Some facts you should know about frost:
1. Any temperature near 40 degrees will produce some type of
frost.
2. Frost is dependent on temperature, wind or the lack of it,
humidity/moisture, and elevation.
3. Frost damage will not appear for a few days. When damage
occurs the turf starts to look burned or gray. This is non
recoverable damage and turf quality will diminish.
4. Frost delays are called by the golf course superintendent and
enforced by the Pro Shop Staff.
5. No one likes a frost delay, so respect the staff for trying to
protect your courses.
For those of us wondering why we have a variety of grass colors
here is the answer. Our fairways are basically dormant in the winter.
We do not over seed, except tees and collar areas. As our temperatures
drop, the Bermuda grass goes dormant which gives off a yellow/beige
color. All will be well after the winter temperatures cease. By not over
seeding fairways and rough areas, the Association saves $100,000.
Our spring and summer conditions continue to improve each year
we do not over seed.
Storm drainage work on Holes 14, 15, & 16 of the Championship
Course is a top priority in the new year.
The Master Board, Golf Director, and Golf Superintendent continue
to work on water issues and turf issues. Everything we want to do is
expensive, so any decision made will come after careful research and
will be in the best interest of the community.
Hit 'em long and straight.
