Taking Down The Snow Fencing

We have reached the point in time of the winter season where we are no longer concerned about sustaining snow cover. The snow fencing that was installed at some of the more exposed areas on the course has been taken down.

It is at this time of year that the moisture from the snow is welcome, but extended periods of cover are no longer in the best interest of healthy turf. There are areas on the golf course that are beginning to show signs of activity and a slowly starting to green up. This unwanted snow cover not only increase disease pressure, but also will cause a further delay in the green up process.

Winter Protection

We have begun the process of installing snow fencing at several key locations on the golf course. Most of these areas fall on the upper portion of the course that has the greatest exposure risk.

The fencing can be found around all of the practice area greens as well as the first and second greens. Additionally some of the tees and bunker faces on the first two holes are also protected.

The purpose of the fence is to help hold snow in place on these critical areas so that desiccation does not occur. These are some of the first areas in which turf loss occurs, if adequate moisture levels are not maintained throughout the winter season.