Hot Temperatures Continue

The heat and humidity have continued over the past several days with highs in the upper 90s and lows in the mid to upper 70s. Along with the temperatures the humidity levels have been extremely high which has made it rather unpleasant and uncomfortable. The golf course has continued to hold up very well despite the hot and humid weather. Greens have softened up a bit from the humidity and the hand watering that is required, but all in all I feel they have stayed relatively firm through this weather. All of our greens are at that point in the year where they are ready to be aerified and opened up to allow that much needed oxygen to get down into the soil profile. We try to supplement this through out the season with the solid tine and venting practices we do, but nothing we do can simulate core aerification. A lot of times it seems like once we aerify the greens it is like hitting the reset button for the year as they firm up and take a breath of fresh oxygen. Speaking of aerification just a reminder that we will be aerifying our greens on Tuesday September 2nd. This week we are also continuing to do some spot sodding of a few more zoysia areas in the fairways and maybe a few of the damaged bunker faces. We need to try and have as much sodding done in the next week or so to allow the sod to knit down and root in before the fall frost arrive. Also this week we are starting our preparation on the course for the annual Member/Pro/Guest event on Thursday trying to get everything mowed out and trimmed up. It looks like the weather is going to cool down a bit on Thursday which will be a welcome site and make it a more pleasurable event. Our next chance of rain is scheduled for sometime on Friday and Saturday which would be a huge help after this hot stretch. I hope everyone has a great week and is ready for College Football to start on Thursday like I am! This is my favorite time of the year!!