TURF TALK FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

RENOVATION SCHEDULE 2026- BACK 9 GREENS

Below is the current schedule for the 2026 back 9 greens renovation. The overall timeline will closely mirror last year’s project, with a few adjustments. Notably, the collars surrounding the back 9 greens will not be removed. This decision reflects challenges experienced last year, when significant rainfall caused repeated washouts along green edges and collars after the sprigging process. Every effort will be made to minimize similar risks this season.

Renovation Schedule and Guidelines

March 23rd – The greens and a 36-inch perimeter will be treated with a combination of Glyphosate and Fusilade II. A second application will follow seven days later. The final application, scheduled for April 20, will be Glyphosate only. The back 9 greens will remain open for play until work begins, expected on April 27.

April 27th– Signet Golf Associates will begin stripping the greens. Once complete, a blended sand and soil mix will be incorporated through tilling, followed by final compaction and shaping. Soil amendments, including fertilizer (NPK) and calcium, will then be applied and watered into the upper profile to ensure nutrients are available at sprigging.

May 11th (weather allowing) – With aid from New Life Turf, our maintenance team, and member volunteers, the greens will be sprigged. New Life Turf will disc the sprigs into the surface, after which the grow-in process will begin at once. The back nine greens are expected to reopen by the third week of July.

Important Notice

For the duration of the grow-in period, all greens must remain closed, including to pets. Members are welcome to see the process from outside the green surfaces as cultural practices continue over the following 8–10 weeks.

Sincerely,

 Mike Monk, GCSAA, PGA