Golf Course Renovations Finalized

Over the next few months, there will be significant changes to the golf course at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. We have finalized the cost and scope of work for the renovations implemented to the golf course. We will be renovating all green side bunkers. Holes #5 (Back Right) & #6 (Back Left) bunkers will be converted to grass depressions. The renovation will include new drainage, installation of erosion fabric and clean white sand. The cart paths are also in much needed improvement. These will require removal, overlay and concrete installation. These areas are throughout the golf course. Please visit the blog for the specific areas of the cart path renovation. One of the main issues we experience is shade. Shade has impeded our ability to grow top quality turfgrass. We are removing several trees at #5 green, #6 tee box, #7 tee box and #11 green. Once the trees are removed, we will install Zeon Zoysia to the teeing surfaces. Other areas that will receive upgrades in turfgrass are #2, #4 & #14 teeing surfaces. We are also in the process of upgrading the artificial matting located on the Driving Range Tee. These renovations along with the tennis and clubhouse improvements will provide the membership a quality experience at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. The staff and I are very excited with the improvements. Please view the maintenance blog for updates and pictures during these wonderful improvements to the Brookstone Golf & Country Club facility.

Some of the members have asked, "Why is Wes standing in a deep hole?" We experienced a 6" irrigation main line leak. Wes and Luke did a phenomonal job in repairing this leak. Sometimes there is more to a golf course than just maintaining turfgrass. These are not surprises that you look forward to in the morning. Great job!

 

Co-Worker of the Month: February 2014

The Co-Worker of the Month for February 2014 is Bill Hoover. Bill has been with Brookstone Golf & Country Club for almost 3 years. He is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and infrastructure at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. Bill is what you might say the go to guy of the facility. Keep Up The Great Work!

Pictures of #2, #14 & #15

Early Green-Up

Although this has been one of the harshest winters on record, the greens are greening-up and there are no signs of winterkill. The ultradwarf varieties have never been exposed to single digit temperatures in the Atlanta-Metro area. We have experienced 2 significant snow events and some of the coldest temperatures in over 3 decades. The greens are repsonding very well to the little amount opf warm weather over the last week. This response is due to proper cultural practices, fertilization and steps implemented during the late growing season last year. As we move further towards the warm temperatures, we will be implementing our cultural practices to the putting surfaces. These include topdressing, mowing and vertical mowing. We will continue to monitor any potential frost or cold weather and initiate any changes to these practices to protect the integrity of the putting surfaces.Please view the blog on a regular basis for information and updates regarding the maintenance practices implemented on the golf course.