Wayne's World 1st Quarter 2023
Well, we asked for rain and boy we have received it, almost to the point of complaining about it. But I will withhold that as having this amount of rainfall will end one of the many issues facing this industry for some years to come.
As I write this, we have received 28 inches of rain at La Cumbre and have smashed records from 1952. A rounded annual average of 16 to 18 inches is typical at this site. We could be on course for double the average amount. As a result, the lake is over the discharge pipe on the 12th hole. We can retain water about 10 to 12 inches over this pipe before it affects drainage and backs up into the 15th fairway and the 14th hole.
Additionally, it has been unseasonably cold for this time of year so the turf and plantings still need to start and push their springtime flush of growth. But when it warms up soon, all areas will take off here on the course plus the local flora and fauna will be beautiful.
We have the new Greens Committee in place and we all realize this is a year of collaboration and planning for the club. Listed below are some projects we can do to keep the playing surfaces up to date until we start our capital improvements.
• Level and sod Tees that are not identified for changes.
• Level and sod Driving Range tees.
• Sod wear areas around the course
• Manage the lake to keep aquatic plants at an acceptable level.
• Prepare the course for Major events in May, July, and September
• Repair some sliding on the back of the 8th hole.
• Work on Native areas planting and cleaning.
• Remove some sand dams around greens to help with drainage.
• Plus, the unique issues that seem to arise each season.
See you on the course,
Wayne Mills
