This past week we completed our 3rd application of herbicides to the common Bermuda within our fairways, tees and intermediates. As of this post, our project is on time and going well.
I did want to share the following photo which captures a newly emerging Bermuda plant within the 13th fairway. I took this photo last week and I think it is noteworthy because it highlights why this weed is so difficult to eradicate and why the lengthy intervals between multiple herbicide applications is so vital to the success of this project.
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(Newly Emerging Bermuda Plant - 13th Fairway)
This Bermuda is not "regenerating" from a previously injured plant, but is a brand new tiller from stolons and rhizomes that are still active below the soil. The good news is that after 2 herbicide applications and over 35 days from the 1st spray, this is a tiny amount of remerging Bermuda. However, this emerging plant underscores the need for multiple applications over an extended period of the summer. By waiting several weeks between applications before the next spray, we are able to "catch" these new plants while they can ingest the herbicide. This little guy will not survive the 3rd application that was applied this week and he definitely will not slip past the 4th application, 2 weeks from now. 😉
Thank You to Adam Sauls and Duggan Cannon!
Considering the complexity of this project and the day-to-day turf care responsibilities, I want to take a few seconds and offer the sincerest Thank You to our two, senior assistants, Adam Sauls and Duggan Cannon. I often say that these two gentleman are second to none in their leadership, work ethic and passion. Once again, with their performance this summer, I stand by that belief and Kinloch Golf Club is very fortunate to have these two working on the golf course day in and day out. So again, Thank You to Adam and Duggan... I look forward to finishing a great season with both of you!!
