The beginning of June was hot and dry and lacked some rain. It was good for me to see the areas around the course that dry the quickest. It does not necessarily have to be that hot for stressed turf to show itself. The humidity levels dropping to 40% or below have just as much or more of an impact on the turf than heat. The lower the humidity the more internal moisture content the plant loses trying to keep metabolic processes going inside the plant. We have received just under 6” of rain so far this month and I anticipate it being over that before the end.
Our greens renovation is moving along nicely. The new greens mix is beginning to arrive and is being incorporated with the existing mix. This process will take roughly a week to complete. After the mix is incorporated, we will begin the fumigation process to eliminate any unwanted weed seeds, nematodes, and remaining bermudagrass. During this process, the back nine will be shut down while the gases in the soil do their job. Signs will be posted, and greens will be roped off while this is happening.
Once the fumigation is complete, we will lightly till the greens mix again to release any gases still in the soil. Then the shaping process begins to get our contours and slopes the way we want them. As each green is checked off sod will go down for our new collars. A little more handwork will be done to bring the greens mix grade up to our collars. Then we will be ready for sprigs. It is a process and not one that can be rushed. Hopefully, the weather will continue to be cooperative as we finish out the work. Hope to see you all out on the course!
Sincerely,
Tyler Hefner, GCS-Class A
Join us for our Annual Summer Olympics on July 22nd!
For more information, please email Robert Oppliger at robert.oppliger@rockcreekgolf.com today!
Thirstee Thursdays This Summer at Rock Creek
Now through September 28th • 4:00 pm Shotgun
Enjoy individual Stableford competition with other players and win daily cash prizes as well as competing for the final championship event on the 28th of September.
***Minimum of 8 events participation to qualify for championship***
Points will be kept throughout the year and the players who have accumulated the most points (above their quota) throughout the season will be invited to the end-of-the-year championship. Players in the championship will compete for the chance to win a brand-new SRIXON driver.
Sign up in the golf shop or call in to save your spot every week. Sign-ups close 4:00 pm on the Wednesday before each event.
We will use the simulator when the weather does not permit outside play.
For more information, please email Robert Oppliger at robert.oppliger@rockcreekgolf.com today!
Green Renovations on Back 9 underway opening with brand new Tif-Eagle Greens Fall 2023
Have you seen our Indoor Golf Simulator?
We are now offering Training and League Play!
The training aspect of the Golf Simulator has a camera that allows you to record your swing and our pros will assess your swing and help adjust to get your swing straightened out. The simulator is multifaceted as you can use it for training, practice, and play! It’s a one-stop shop for all your swing needs!
You can also purchase a Golf Simulator Subscription!
First Benefit – 30 minute recorded lesson with Ryan Petty, Player Development Coach
Second Benefit – Analysis of swing and personalized lesson plan which you can use to improve your swing
Third Benefit – Up to 10 hours simulator practice a month
Whether it’s sunny or raining, you can still enjoy your favorite game!
BECOME ONE OF THE ELITE BY BECOMING A MEMBER AT ROCK CREEK! We currently have limited memberships available! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Join now and you will be apart of the course before and after our greens renovation! For more information please email Steve Harris at Steve.harris@rockcreekgolf.com today!
Join us for Happy Hour Bingo
July 27th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$2.00 per card and prizes will be given!
For more information please contact Sehoy at sehoy.spence@rockcreekgolf.com today!
