The harsh West Texas winds have left us alone for a few days now, with low wind speeds we are finally able to get the irrigation water applied where it needs to be. With improved water distribution and warmer temperatures on the horizon, it won't be long until the golf course fully wakes up from hibernation.
If you have been out to the golf course in the last couple weeks you may have noticed we have been running our well on number 17. Due to below average snow fall at the Rio Grande head waters and below average rainfall in the region, the irrigation district has reduced our river water allocation this season forcing us to run the wells. We will be running the wells during the day to help dilute the high amounts of sodium and bicarbonates found in our well water and increase the amount of irrigation water we have available between river water deliveries. We are currently exploring new ways to improve water quality and conservation.
With the completion of tee aerification we will now move to fairways and rough. We will concentrate on areas where we have a weak turf stand and compacted soils due to winter kill and cart traffic. These areas will then be fertilized and have a wetting agent applied to aid in water retention. This will be an ongoing process throughout the growing season.
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