Tag Archive: golf course maintenance

Cold Weather Brings Great Color Contrast to the Go...

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. When morning lows dip into the 20’s and with conditions otherwise calm, frost forms on the grass leaf blades throughout the golf course. Frost is essentially frozen dew that has crystallized on the grass, making it hard and brittle. The grass blade freezes because the blade itself is . . .

Spraying Greens Is An Essential Part of the Operat...

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Applying chemicals to the greens on any golf course is essential to success. Fertilizer, fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, and other chemicals each play an important role in producing tournament quality putting surfaces. Here at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, we spray the greens once a week . . .

Bringing Bunkers Back to Life after Rain Events

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Following large rain events, bunkers require additional attention to return them to ideal conditions. After a big rainfall, excess moisture on the bunkers compacts the sand surface, causing golf balls to sit on top of the sand similar to sitting on a table top. This condition makes playing . . .

Moisture Meters Allow for Precision Watering on Gr...

In order to consistently provide championship golf course conditions, the most important type of turf grass for courses to maintain is its greens. As expectations for putting surfaces continue to increase, technology has been helping the golf course maintenance team at Golden Ocala provide the best greens for our membership.

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