Llanerch Golf Course and External Activities

As the next heat wave comes upon us, we are taking many pro-active steps to protect the turf. As many readers of this blog know, I have a steadfast rule that when we have temperatures in the lower and mid-90 degrees or above, we stop rolling greens until it cools down. For some reason, the greens start to "thin out" when we roll them  in high temperatures. That being said, this coming Thursday's forecast calls for a day where temperatures might drop back below our threshold. If so, we roll on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding regarding this matter!

Over my 32 years greenkeeping, I have been asked 100s of times "what is the best? Replace the divot or use divot mix"? It is easy to decide!  1.) When the divot is a decent size and/or one or two solid pelt(s), please replace it.  2.) If the divot is "shredded" or ripped apart into tiny pieces, use divot mix. But either way, I would ask that you do one or the other. To do nothing results in a potential terrible lie for someone else and could risk the area to the encroachment of poa annua . Thanks for helping!

After close to 3 inches of rain, we are finally seeing a brief break from the clouds. We are still in "tournament" mode as we are in the second day of the 16th R. Jay Sigel hosted by the Pennsylvania Golf Association. We have heard many compliments regarding the course and it's condition even with all the rain. Tomorrow will mark the last day of the Match Play. From there, we will start to "hunker down" for what looks like another heat wave next week.