Greens Committee Meeting

1. Brookstone Golf & Country ClubBrookstone Golf & Country Club
Greens Committee MeetingGreens Committee Meeting
February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

2. AgendaAgenda
 WelcomeWelcome
 Tree RemovalTree Removal
 Annual Bunker MaintenanceAnnual Bunker Maintenance
 New Approach to Bunker MaintenanceNew Approach to Bunker Maintenance
 New Sand BoxesNew Sand Boxes
 Pigment ApplicationPigment Application
 New Areas of Cut Around GreensNew Areas of Cut Around Greens
 Maintenance Forecast For Next Three MonthsMaintenance Forecast For Next Three Months

3. Tree Removal & Underbrush
 #2 Left Tree Line – Completed
 #5 Gold & Blue Tee Area on Left – Completed
 #11 White Tee Area – Completed
 #13 Lake Bank - Completed
 #14 Right Hillside – Completed
 #15 Behind Green – Completed
 #17 Back Right Behind Green - Completed
 #18 Left of Fairway – Completed by February 6, 2015

4. #2 Tree Removal & Underbrush

5. #5 Tree Removal & Underbrush

6. #11 Tree Removal & Underbrush

7. #13 Tree Removal & Underbrush

8. #14 Tree Removal & Underbrush

9. #15 Tree Removal & Underbrush

10. Bunker Compaction
 Ensure Sand Depths Are Correct – Compacted
6 inches
 Plate Compact Entire Bunkers Surface
 Rake
 Implement New Maintenance Approach To
Perimeter of Bunker

11. Bunker Compaction

12. Bunker Compaction

13. Bunker Compaction

14. New Approach to Bunker
Maintenance
 Smooth Perimeter
 Ensures Compaction
 No Fluff for (FRIED EGG)
 Reduce Erosion After Rain Event
 Aesthetically Pleasing

15. Smooth Perimeter

16. Smooth Perimeter

17. New Sand Boxes

18. Pigment Application
 Color Differentiation
 Improvement in Aesthetics
 Alternative to Overseeding
 Improves Soil Temperature
 Quicker green-up

19. Pigment Application

20. Pigment Application

21. New Areas of Cut Around Greens
 Implement Late February/Early March
 More Options for Playability
 Less Rough Around Putting Surfaces
 Improves The Aesthetics of The Hole

22. Proposed Maintenance Schedule
 Frequent Solid Tine (1/4” holes)
 Frequent Light Topdressing
 Correct Surface Drainage Issue Around Greens
 Drainage Installation #11 Approach & Behind Left Bunker #17
 Raise & Lower Irrigation Heads Throughout Golf Course
 Begin Aerification of Tees, Fairways & Approaches Late March
or Early April
 Sod Remaining Winter Kill Areas
 Fertilization of Golf Course in May

23. Suggestion Box
 Nothing at this time

24. Maintenance Blog
 Purpose is to inform membership with cultural
practices, updates, course improvements and
other related issues with the facility
Web Address
www.brookstonegcm.blogspot.com

25. ConclusionConclusion
 Review of PresentationReview of Presentation
 Discussion ForumDiscussion Forum
 Future Discussion Items for Next MeetingFuture Discussion Items for Next Meeting
Next Greens Committee MeetingNext Greens Committee Meeting
March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 (TUESDAY 6:00 PM)(TUESDAY 6:00 PM)
Golf Course Maintenance FacilityGolf Course Maintenance Facility
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!