Golf Course Maintenance Monthly Report

May 2016 Prepared By,

Superintendent, Dylan Knight

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Summary of works

The month of May started with some wild weather and much welcomed rain, this

unfortunately left us with a high percentage of bunkers requiring to be re-built. As normal

the team pulled together and managed to complete all greenside bunkers in three days an

exceptional job for a small crew.

By months end we have had 70.5mm of rain some 15mm above average and certainly

enough for the present time. With the heavy rainfall greens received a deep aeration to aid in

water penetration to enable us to keep greens as firm as possible at this time of year.

The weather was still kind enough to allow us to verti-cut and dust greens twice this month,

with the continued use of growth regulators and our dusting program we are starting to see a

lot more consistency for our entire greens complexes.

We have also been able to begin spraying poa annua out of our couch surfaces in preparation

for next growing season. This is the first season for this new program and we are aiming for

an 80% reduction in poa for next season which we can then hopefully spot spray.

The photos below show the before and after works performed on the storm water inlet drain

on the 4th. This is the very first stage of numerous projects to be conducted to enhance the

clubs future around our ever growing water issues. I must give a big thank you to Ivan Verkic

from KAYCEE EXCAVATIONS who performed these works free of charge for the club.

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Stage one of the sewer upgrade has been delayed due to a CWW water design fault which needed review before final connection I am still waiting confirmation dates on re-commencement works we will keep everyone updated as we hear any information. Stage two sewer works will begin on Monday the 6th of June.

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Works undertaken during May

GREENS Preventative applications of fungicide

All greens cut or rolled daily

Greens dusted X 2

Multiple light fertilizer applications

Verti-cut at -1mm X 2

Deep aeration

SURROUNDS Cut weekly

Herbicide applied for poa control

TEES Height of cut is 8mm

Divoting of tees was carried out Once weekly

Cut weekly

Herbicide applied for poa control

FAIRWAYS Height of cut is 12mm

Cut when needed due to cooler temperatures

Herbicide applied for poa control

BUNKERS Bunkers broomed and raked or boarded smooth twice weekly

Levelling and addition of sand (ongoing)

ROUGH Greens rough cut X 4

Tees rough X2

OTHER Safety mirrors replaced at tunnel entrance

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Issues Relating to Course Staff

INCIDENTS Nil

Staff Changes Kate Richards has given four weeks’ notice

Annual Leave Ryan Thompson will be working at Congressional Country Club whilst in America for a period

of two weeks.

Dylan Knight has a Superintendents conference in June

Staff summary

Golf Course Superintendent: Mr Dylan Knight

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent: Mr Nathan Turner

Green keepers: Kurtis Tautuhi, Jonathan Perez

Apprentices: Ryan Thompson

Mechanic: Vince Grimaldi

Total TP: 5

Total Staff Inc. shared Mechanic: 6

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Issues Relating To Course

Pump Station The jacking pump has failed and quotes have been attained and parts have been ordered for

repair

The board has approved the replacement of the pump station inlet manifold this eliminates an exceptional deal of risk heading into summer as the part being replaced is some 15years old

Irrigation Issues Sprinkler heads are being replaced as needed

Water Usage

3.6 mega liters of water was transferred from the 4th dam this month

1 mega liters was used on course for washing in herbicide applications

Progress of issues raised from committee meeting

Nil

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Planned works for June

Greens Preventative fungicide application

Continue soil health program

Verti-cut greens

Dusting of greens

Verti-draining greens

Water penetrant application to aid in water movement thought-out soil profile

Tees Application of iron and magnesium to aid in health and color

Fairways Application of iron and magnesium to aid in health and color

Roughs Spot spray weeds (ongoing)

Bunkers Raked twice weekly minimum

Edge Bunkers

Spray weeds

Add sand where needed to cover matting and re level problematic bunkers

Other Spray weeds in paths

Continue to maintain all waterway edges and aesthetics

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Executive summary

Majority of our fairway surfaces have reached saturation point due to the high rainfall received and lower evaporation during the cooler months. The result of this is surface water which effects golf carts on course and WILL result in golf carts being restricted in these periods. This is for the benefit of the course. We will also begin to see some frost over the next few months so please be aware that there will be some frost delays in place and again this is only for the best interest for the course. All surfaces are holding up well heading into winter and once applications for poa control have ceased we will be able to fire up our winter tree works and tee tombstone refurbishment. Kind Regards, Dylan Knight Superintendent Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club Programmed Turnpoint Pty Ltd.