Wildlife on Course

I am sure many of you have seen one or two of these guys around the property. The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) pictured to the left can be found lying on our pond edges from time to time. They differ from their cousins the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) from their shell and head structure. This creature is one of many vast, and numerous wildlife species we are fortunate to have here at Concord.

Course Update

As of yesterday, all of the greens, tees, approaches, and fairways (1-13) have been aerified and topdressed. The last few fairways couldn't get completed because of the wet, rainy weather last Monday and Tuesday. We hope to have those holes completed in the next week. Many of the greens have already begun to heal and with the continued warm weather they should be back to normal in another week or two.

Aerification Update

The putting green and the front 9 greens have been aerified, topdressed, and brushed in. They are open for play. The back 9 greens have been aerfied and cleaned off. Due to the rain today we couldn't start topdressing. With rain in the forecast for tomorrow, I am hopeful to finish on Thursday. Tees will begin this week and last into next week; fairways will start on Monday.

Aerification

The warmer weather is on the way! All the turf has been mowed several times already and the course is beginning to shape up. Aerification on greens will begin on Monday. Nine holes will be closed each day in order for the process to go smoothly. I am hopeful with good weather next week the process should take a few days to complete.

Golf Course Opening

With the warmer temps forecasted for the next few days the golf course is opening today. Over the next few days the staff will begin the business of mowing grass and raking bunkers. I hope all of you enjoyed your winter and I look forward to seeing many of you out there!