Now that we are 30 days from our first herbicide application, I will send weekly reminders about our Bermuda Grass Eradication Project.
Weather permitting, we will apply our first round of herbicides on Monday, July 10th.
I. What to Expect:
On or around July 15th, you will begin to notice scattered, irregular areas of burnt turf throughout the fairways and 1st cuts. The amount of affected turf will vary amongst the golf holes. For example, there will be little disruption on golf holes 1-5. Conversely, there will be noticeable, impacted areas throughout golf holes: 8,9,10,11,12 and 13. On July 10th, when we make our first herbicide application, there will be posted signs explaining the project and instructing the player to consider any "burnt area" as Optional Ground Under Repair. These areas will be sprayed again on July 31st, August 21st and September 1st. So, from about July 15th through our scheduled summer closure, beginning on August 22nd, these areas will be dead. On Labor Day, we will begin stripping and replacing all of the dead turf.
II. When to Expect:
1. July 15th through the Summer Closure - Scattered, dead areas of turf throughout fairways and 1st cuts
2. September 1st through September 15th - All impacted turf will be stripped and replaced with new bent grass
3. September 16th through September 30th - The new sod will root in.
4. October 1st through October 31st - The golf course will look and play at nearly 100% of expectation. The only noticeable remnant of the project will be slower healing sod seams. We expect the fall golf season to be spectacular!!
III. Why:
This project is a tremendous investment in the betterment of Kinloch Golf Club. The Common Bermudagrass will continue to spread over time. Now is the time to reset our fairways for many years to come.
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we continue to make Kinloch better and better and better...
Feel free to call or email should you have more specific questions!
