Showing posts with label Winter work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winter work. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Frigid Grass, Pipeline, Sap Lotta Sap and Tree Management

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Like a shutdown corner on the football field, mother nature is doing her thing for the next week or two here at Glen Echo.  Below freezing t...
Monday, October 7, 2019

Winter 2020 Spring Course Preparations

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Yes, the W word is coming soon as is next spring's golf season. The calendar continues to turn as are making our preparations for winter...
Friday, February 22, 2019

Between Now and April 1st We Must All Do Our Part

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This has been one winter that has forced many of us to leave for warmer climates or dream of warmer climate if you haven't been able to ...
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Same Story Different Week With Course Being Closed and Winter Dormant Zoysia Spray

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Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but conditions remain  frozen and or thawing here at Glen Echo. Just beginning to thaw today and I ...
Friday, February 1, 2019

Course Closed Through Saturday, February 2nd

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The golf course will remain closed through Saturday, February 2nd. We will evaluate Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to see if conditio...
Monday, January 28, 2019

A Big Blast From the North and the Impending Thaw, How That Effects Golf Green Health

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We've had above normal temperatures for the most part during the first 28 days of January with nights being well above normal and da...
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Bunker Repair and End of Season Greens Spray

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Our bunkers have gone through their 6th season and are in need of some repair. Most of the entrances and exits have some wear and tear issue...
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Maple Tree Tapping

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Below is a link to our sister blog The Mainhouse discussing Maple tree tapping and maple syrup. Mainhouse Blog Post
Monday, January 16, 2017

Winter Work

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Most supers are questioned what do you do in the winter. Well, staff is in the middle of vacations, sick days(germs from kids and pass it ...
Saturday, December 12, 2015

What a Great Summer's Day We Face Today!

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What a great summer's day we face today! Oh yes, its not summer but 62 with heavy dew and fog and a high of 70, it will feel like summer...
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Improvements to the Veranda(upper patio)

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The Veranda(upstairs patio) has been pretty much void of color/greenery over the years.  From time to time we would place some pots up there...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Tree Management Plan

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Our contractor is out today topping 3 large trees along #9 club lawn that are severely compromised and have been on our removal list.  The c...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Driving Range Tee Amenity Improvements

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The Long Range Tee should be drastically improved this year with the leveling and installation of the zoysia sod. Golf Pro Barrett had asked...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Very Cold Outside, Time for Indoor Prep Work

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Extremely cold outside today but still plenty of work to be done on the inside in prep for this season. We make every effort to extend the l...
Sunday, January 26, 2014

Preparing Sprayer for Dormant Zoysia Pre-emergent/Poa Control

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Since I had to come in this morning to open the course, I decided to check spray rig before the next round of below zero temperatures sett...
Thursday, January 9, 2014

Winter Inside Work

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Sometimes we are forced inside with the severe cold or heavy snow days.  These type of conditions allow us to complete some of the work that...
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Course conditions and repairs to Lean To Storage area

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The airport reported about 4.5" from the weekends storms which is about what we had here at Glen Echo. There was some snow and ice on t...
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Continue Course Accessory Clean up

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Staff spent yesterday cleaning up the course during the warm weather, picking up branches, gum balls etc.  Back inside today.  Touching up b...