All this rain has made work on Magnolia very difficult, but TDI continues to move closer to the finish line. Grass continues to go down on the Practice Facility and tie in work around cart paths and along OB lines continues. Hopefully we can catch a drier weather pattern soon to allow the final touches to be completed. Despite the rain, all the putting surfaces have grown in very well. Magnolia 8 and 9 are nearly 100% grow in, catching up to Magnolia 1-7. The tees, fairways and roughs from Magnolia 2-8 are looking great. Magnolia 8 and 9 were the last 2 holes to be sprigged / sodded and are now 4 weeks old. Pushing these holes to grow in over the next 4 weeks will be our goal along with all the tie in and finish work. Sunshine and heat are the recipe we need to finish off strong. Overall, the new drainage continues to work better then expected. I can’t think of a better test then what we have experienced over the past month with nearly daily rainfall. Unlike Palmetto and Dogwood, the Agronomy team has been able to consistently mow the golf course on Magnolia despite the rain. The bunkers have also performed beautifully with zero substantial washouts. Overall, despite how young the course is, the drainage is working and will continue to improve as soil structure is built, and the new grass matures. All of our new turf is still young, and we continue to be overly protective of its health. We still need sunlight and heat to strengthen and mature the turf along with growing in any remaining voids. So as much I as love the cooler weather of fall, we are all hoping for a very warm September and October.
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| Magnolia 8 green nearly 100% grown in |
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| Practice Facility target greens sodded with zoysiagrass |
