Adjustments

We had a half inch of rain last night which we are glad to see. Rainfall is the closest to 100% efficiency for irrigation systems. Even with the new system we can get close to that number. We are planning an audit on the system this year to see where that number falls.

Currently we are fine tuning the nozzles on heads that surround the green. Many of the sprinklers in the roughs that surround the putting surfaces are overthrowing onto the green. We are finding that the spacing and uniformity on the wide open areas have perfect spacing from last year's install. However, around the greens and in tighter spaces we need to do some tweaking to correct the distribution uniformity.

So if you are noticing the green surrounds are a little damp over the next few mornings, it is due to our tuning and making sure these sprinkler heads are spot on for the future.

Harmony

Harmony Club in Timnath was the site of the RMGCSA's July Meeting. Tuesday was a very warm day just south of Ft. Collins, but this gem was a treat to play. Harmony is a 3 year old Jim Engh design that is very enjoyable to play. The Superintendent Mitch Bowers and his staff have done a fabulous job with this property.
Pictured here is the 7th green which measures 100 yards in depth. I shot a 90, which is a good score for me especially at a new course.

Head Scratcher

Just thought I would share this photo. We are amazed to see that two carts have identical damage.

Cleaning the Intake

On Thursday we put the final flush on the irrigation intake from Gore Creek. You have probably noticed how our ponds have been lower than normal. With the flooding and the local beaver activity our 200 foot intake pipe was clogged from years of debris.

The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has been on-site numerous times over the past few weeks to remove the debris various way. Our last attempt on Thursday was a success and now we have recuperated our normal flow conditions and the ponds are now full for the fish and irrigation.

Keeping water movement is important for pond health and aeration. The ponds are designed to flow through the golf course and eventually return to the Gore.

'Vail Golf Club Update'

'Vail Golf Club Update'

Hydraulic Leak

Every Superintendent cringes when this happens. Last weekend we had a pin hole leak in a hydraulic hose on one of our rough mowers. Fortunately there is not any severe damage, just some streaking around a few greens. You will notice the damage around greens 14-16. The majority is where the machine was turning. The oil is extremely hot when it comes out of the hose and cooks the turfgrass plant and kills it. Interseeding and a little extra fertilizer to promote growth is the remedy. We are still in the "grow zone" to recuperate before the winter.

Vail Weed of the week: Chamomile, Oxeye Daisy | VailDaily.com

Our next target around the Vail Golf Club: This is a great article from the Town Of Vail's Gregg Barrie.

Vail Weed of the week: Chamomile, Oxeye Daisy VailDaily.com