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Home My WebLink About2015-07-15-REC-min S L; a "'SRN/4,. I: Town of Lexington x P iy SAI ; � Recreation Committee ray APRIL I9^ IN �� ? Frederick DeAngelis,Chairman Tel: (781)698-4800 Lisah Rhodes,Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 862-2747 Sandra Shaw Ruixi Yuan Recreation Committee Minutes of Meeting of July 15,2015 A meeting of the Recreation Committee was held on Wednesday,July 15,2015 at 5:45 p.m. at the Pine Meadows Golf Club,255 Cedar Street,Lexington. Members Present: Lisah Rhodes, Sandra Shaw,and Ruixi Yuan Members Absent: Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons,Director of Recreation and Community Programs, Sheila Butts, Community Center Director,Chris Filadoro, Superintendent of Public Grounds, and Peter Coleman,Assistant Director of Recreation Others Present: Suzie Barry,Board of Selectmen liaison,and John Allen,Pine Meadows Golf Club Superintendent The Recreation Committee meeting officially began at 6:00 p.m.The meeting acted on the following items: 1. Update on Lincoln Park Light Feasibility(LUSC) No update was given as LUSC is currently waiting to receive a report from its consultant. LUSC will provide an update at the next Recreation Committee meeting. 2. Citizens and Other Boards Wendy Rudner is no longer a member of the Recreation Committee as her term has expired. Sandra Shaw nominated Lisah Rhodes to become vice chairman of the Recreation Committee and Ruixi Yuan seconded this nomination. The Recreation Committee voted 3-0 to approve this nomination. 3. Golf Course Report and Tour • John Allen,Pine Meadows Golf Club Superintendent,reported to the Recreation Committee on the conditions at Pine Meadows,which are excellent. o Mr.Allen emphasized the wonderful relationship that New England Golf Corporation has with the Town of Lexington and this is evident by the condition of the golf course as well as the revenue it generates. New England Golf Corporation strives to provide a good product and fair pricing and the company has managed the day-to-day operations at Pine Meadows for the past 20 years. o Mr.Allen explained that a considerable amount of work goes into the course each year as work is done on the traps,bunkers,and tee boxes as well as the hole 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE•LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420 2 locations being moved. Inside the clubhouse,the walls are painted every year and new carpet is installed every 5-7 years. o Rounds played are up 1%as compared to the last fiscal year. o Members of the Recreation Committee briefly discussed the status of the course, its playability,course improvements,and the plans for future projects at the course.Mr.Allen indicated that the 5-year capital plan at Pine Meadows contains recommendations for new equipment and golf course improvements and these recommendations are incorporated into the Recreation Committee's 5-year capital budget. • Karen Simmons,Director of Recreation and Community Programs,and Mr. Allen told the Committee that New England Golf Corporation and the Recreation Department continue to follow the USGA recommendations,a copy of which was provided to Committee members at an earlier meeting and is attached.These recommendations include updating and refurbishing sand traps,dredging work on the ponds to keep them free of silt,and pump repairs and replacement. The next meeting of the Recreation Committee is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 9,2015 at 7:00 p.m.in Room 237 of the Lexington Community Center. The July 15, 2015 meeting of the Recreation Committee adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Peter Coleman Assistant Recreation Director The following documents/exhibits distributed at the meeting are attached: •USGA Turf Evaluation Report 11111IIII1(111 Pillrifil)94411F1141)11 Af , vol\e!,o_dr vemi V °ors°, 000000,# 00000 110.14k 0!10 40 # t#00 00(( 01.'0 e •41J) / 'a 7/ / / 0•1#1, 0 ,000„,yolkirifim00000N00k 04k000110,100100f0p# ,,//://ei // // 401.4i „oh„1„,0000,111000 001000000,11,00,04400,1 )1(\k0 011,00, 400 ,010,6„ /// 100,00„;1010004, 11 111111111111' I 1001 (8111 ulo 01[In I, 1) , 1,1 1,4 Vi iy6r , 1, 1PV/1 /////,/// /&I .111111,k4,:#1,41toti 100001100 ion 1100,000,0000 101011 Ho IIII1111400'0000000011'11,,'% I //' // 1 „imH youR ,110*i14,01\41110„\Op",,,?/fIll'?p*R,1111V 27 I j(( / // °/ 1111111111111111 111 1111 1111,11111 IIII,0011111 VI „Iloilo '61011010000,00prolmilliIIIIIIIIIIIII00111111111111111001010ii%iy1,110WitiltikliViligi011))111,11 Pine Meadows Golf Club Lexington, MA Visit Date: May 13, 2015 Present: Mr. John Allen, Jr., Vice President of Operations New England Golf Corporation Mr. Kyle Walsh, Assistant Superintendent Mr. William Harrison, President of New England Golf Corporation Mr. Chris Filadoro, Superintendent of Public Grounds Mr. James E. Skorulski, USGA United States Golf Association James E. Skorulski,Agronomist I Green Section I Northeast Region 1500 North Main Street I Palmer, MA 01069 I 413-283-2237 I Fax:413-283-7741 I Email:iskorulskieusoa.orq SGA Green Section Mission: The USGA Green Section develops and disseminates sustainable management practices that produce better playing conditions for better golf. It was my pleasure to make a half day Course Consulting Service visit to Pine Meadows Golf Club on May 13, 2015. The following report is offered as a summary of the major points discussed during the visit. It was good to see that the golf course survived the winter season with minimal cold temperature injury. There were low lying pockets in fairways that were damaged but putting greens were in good condition to start the season. The damaged fairway areas were in the process of recovery with some areas being sodded while others seeded. Turf that was not damaged in winter was in strong agronomic condition and was benefiting from the drier weather conditions we have experienced in recent weeks. We used our time together to tour the golf course and review tree removal work that was done during the off season. We discussed many topics including the evolution of the soil management programs on greens, water management, tree work, fairway cultivation and a number of capital projects that need to be considered to further improve the golf course. The observations and discussions that occurred during our visit are provided in the following report. GREENS Soil Management I examined the root zone in many of the soil based greens, and the sand based 5th and 9th greens. I was very pleased with the soil moisture I observed at this early point in the season. Keeping the healthy turf drier encourages stronger and deeper rooting that will benefit the turf going into the summer season. I was also pleased with the physical condition of root zones in the majority of greens. The upper three inches of the root zone has been modified effectively with sand. That part of the profile is also homogenous for the most part with only a slight indication of a thatch layer. Core aeration practices can be modified based on the depth of soil modification observed. The most aggressive core aeration should be done in late summer or fail using the larger diameter 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch hollow tines set at a fairly close spacing. The soil cores would be removed and the holes backfilled with sand. Spring core aerification would be done with smaller 1/2 or 5/8 inch solid tines (as deeply as possible) and the surfaces topdressed following that operation. This should allow the surfaces to heal more quickly in the spring season while providing an opportunity to incorporate more sand down into the upper root zone. The only exception to this recommendation is No. 8 green. That green should continue to be core aerated with hollow tines in both fall and in spring to bring about a faster modification of the upper four inches of the soil profile. I also recommend completing the deep aerification with the Verti-Drain machine on all of the greens annually in late fall as has been done traditionally. The deeper aerification should improve internal drainage to a deeper depth. The topdressing programs for the greens are important for managing organic matter that accumulates in the upper root zone. The greens should be topdressed every three weeks until weather conditions become too stressful in mid-summer. The practice would be suspended until more moderate weather conditions return or withheld until late August or early September. If the greens are not topdressed regularly, organic matter levels will accumulate and will become excessive, forcing more aggressive hollow tine core aeration in the spring season. The current plan outlined above is contingent on a routine topdressing practice program. The need to return to hollow tine coring in spring may also become a reality if we find organic matter levels to be increasing and creating an unwanted layer condition. We will monitor organic matter levels closely during our visits. There was a significant amount of grass on the greens. It would be beneficial for playing conditions to verticut the greens in one or two directions in the upcoming weeks. This would be done in conjunction with a moderate sand topdressing. The other option is to drag the greens with the brush prior to mowing. The stiffer brush should help stand the turf more upright to obtain a tighter cut. The greens could be topdressed following the brushing and mowing. Reducing some of the grain will produce smoother surfaces and increase green speed slightly. Water Management I was pleased with the soil moisture content we observed in the soil based greens. The drier conditions created firm surfaces and healthy turf. I do recommend applying your wetting agent as soon as possible to help produce more uniform moisture conditions in the root zone. The wetting agent will also help overcome any water repellent soils that have developed with the drier weather we have experienced. The water management programs will have to be modified somewhat as we experience warmer air and soil temperatures and root systems begin to decline. I still do recommend deeper and less frequent irrigation if possible. Hand water greens (i.e. No. 5 and No. 9 greens)to prevent overwatering lower contours that are slower to drain. I realize that there are limitations to how much hand watering can be done with the limited staffing and heavy play that occurs. Hand water areas (back sections of No. 5 and No. 9 greens) that typically show moisture stress. The hand watering can be done in the morning following mowing to provide the additional water required in those areas. This should reduce the amount of syringing needed during the afternoon hours. Try to program the irrigation heads where possible with the block system to avoid over irrigating lower contours. Finally, a moisture meter would be an extremely helpful tool to program irrigation on the greens, tees and even some fairway areas. The moisture meter has become one of the more valuable golf course tools that has been developed in recent history. The Spectrum TDR 300 is probably the most popular unit in the field but other companies are developing similar technology that should be equally effective. Trees The tree removal work that was completed behind No. 8 green is good. The added sunlight will benefit the putting green and No. 9 tee. Removing a white pine from the back of No. 9 green is also beneficial for providing morning light to the green. An f, . additional white pine tree should be removed from that green complex to further increase sun exposure to the green in the morning hours. We will review all of the green sites again at our visit in the fall when the sun is at a lower angle in the sky. Additional recommendations for tree work will be provided at that point. TEES General Maintenance The tees survived the winter season in good condition. It was good to see the changes that are being done with the front tee on the 9th hole. The tee is being reduced in size to create a more uniform tee deck. The sod that is taken from the tee is being used to patch damaged areas in the fairways. The sod that is taken from the perimeter of the tees can be replaced with Kentucky bluegrass. It would be beneficial to root prune around all of the tee boxes located near mature tree stands. We observed tree roots impacting the tee boxes on the 2nd hole at our fall visit last season and I suspect other tees are being impacted as well. The root pruning work can be completed on a contract basis or can be done with a power trencher if one can be made available. We examined No. 9 tee. The improved sun exposure should allow the turf there to grow more vigorously and recover more quickly from divoting. However, the upper tee box is still relatively small especially since only the right third of the tee is heavily used. Hopefully, the left half of the tee can be used more frequently when hole locations are placed on the right side of the green. Any opportunity to rest the right side of the tee will help the divots recover more effectively. The middle tee box on that hole is also going to be regrassed to improve its condition. Eventually, consideration may have to be given to expanding the upper tee box. This will lengthen an already difficult hole for average golfers, but the increased elevation will probably negate the extra distance. We can discuss this renovation project further at our fall visit. We also discussed building an additional forward tee box on the hole. The need to level the crowned surface of the par 3 4th tee and renovating other tees (i.e. No. 8 tee), expanding tees and adding additional forward tees has also been discussed at past CCS visits. We can discuss that work again during our fall visit. FAIRWAYS Thatch The thatch layer that is developing in the fairways was discussed at our fall visit. Excess thatch will leave the surfaces wet longer. It will also lead to more dollar spot disease and reduces the turf's vigor in the summer season. Thatch levels were highest in No. 1 fairway, where drainage is slow and bentgrass populations are higher. Core aerate No. mot. i,,;Ao+1 +.&Mr'oe, ru#'rvVr„&'xi i *1GB)11 �;Ip�kjc, , 1 fairway and any fairways where thatch levels are higher in fall and in spring to remove twice the amount of thatch. Another option would be to double aerate the 1st fairway in the fall season to remove more of the thatch in that operation. Consideration can also be given to reducing nitrogen applications especially in the wetter portions of No. 1 fairway. There is a fine line with N fertility. It is important to keep the turf vigorous so as to help the turf resist and recover from dollar spot disease. However, I believe there will be a significant amount of N available to the turf as the soil temperatures become warmer in the summer. The N probably is retained in the organic matter in the root zone. It would be interesting to experiment with your N fertility programs this summer. It might be possible to reduce the granular applications to the fairway and to move to a soluble program to monitor how the turf responds. The N applications can always be increased if dollar spot activity becomes excessive. Trees I was pleased to see the tree removal work that has been done on the right side of the 3rd hole and left side of the 5th hole. We discussed removing an additional oak tree from the right side of No. 3 fairway in order to allow more sunlight to reach the rough area where it is now too shady to grow good turf. Several of the older oak trees might be thinned from that stand in order to allow more sun penetration. This should enable the staff to reestablish turf cover in this high play area. I also recommend removing a maple tree that is growing adjacent to the cart path on the left side of the 5th hole. Additional tree removal work was recommended for the right side of the 5th hole as well as the right side of the 7th hole, and other areas of the golf course. We will discuss the work in more detail at our fall visit. Reducing some of the smaller and less viable trees and the larger willow trees that are in decline will also reduce some of the maintenance requirement by decreasing trimming work and cleanup of debris. Removing the poor quality trees will also help to provide a cleaner look to the golf course and the better quality trees that will remain will become more predominant. Finally, it would be beneficial to root prune along the perimeter of all fairways that are aligned with mature trees. This would be done by using an outside contractor who has specialized trenching equipment or completing the work with a power trencher in-house. Root pruning will eliminate tree root competition in the rough area, leading to a healthier and more dense turf in the roughs. It will also help to remove some of the dangerous surface roots. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Tall-Grass Roughs We discussed the attempt to establish naturalized rough behind No. 8 green in place of the trees that were removed. The areas were seeded. It appears that the grasses on the bank are mostly fine fescue, which should be allowed to naturalize for the remaining summer. It can be cut in fall to a 4-6 inch height. Native grasses such as little bluestem, a uu�A 4maCu� �Eutiu ��u�,�i„aGr,, Qz°(pu<.rh �, p..”6t}fe ur and hair grass, and larger native grasses such as Indian grass and big bluestem, can also be planted in plugs in the areas behind the green to provide more definition. The plugs should be available from nurseries. Colonial Seed, Phone: (413) 355-0200 sells plugs of several native grasses and can also review the areas to offer some planting suggestions. Myopia Hunt Club also has large populations of little bluestem that they would provide if desired. The native grasses can be established from seed but the establishment is very slow(2-3 years)from a spring seeding. We also discussed allowing the hillside along the right side of the 9th tee complex to naturalize. The tall grasses would provide a nice view from the clubhouse area. We also discussed the option of adding a small tree planting to the area. I have enclosed a list of smaller size trees that could be utilized in this area. I will be happy to review specific tree species for the site at our upcoming visit. Capital Projects The following list of capital projects should be considered for the golf course. Many of the projects have been listed in past reports but are provided here in hopes that some capital investment can be provided for the golf course. • Rebuild and relocate No. 4 green • Rebuild No. 8 green • Deepen ditch or pipe water that exits the golf course on the 2nd hole and install drainage through the 2nd and 1st fairways • Eliminate or renovate greenside bunker on No. 5 green • Renovate rough areas on the right side of No. 3 fairway, right side of No. 5 green and right side of No. 6 tee and fairway • Level and renovate tees I realize this is an extensive list with projects that cannot be implemented in one or two seasons.The priorities can be determined by New England Golf Corporation and the Town of Lexington. I would recommend that No. 4 green be the top priority on the list. The greenside bunker on the 5th hole and the drainage on No. 2 fairways would also be considered higher priorities followed by programs to build and level tee boxes, improve No. 8 green, and renovate eroded rough areas. We discussed options for rebuilding No. 4 green during our visit. We also discussed the irrigation steps needed to improve the rough areas on the right side of the 3rd, 5th and 6th holes. The rough renovation work should be a less expensive project that will involve adding some additional irrigation sprinkler heads and tree work prior to renovating the surfaces. I have enclosed a list of golf course architects who might be considered for designing a new green on the 4th hole and possibly redesigning the green on the 8th hole. The existing greens can be replaced. We discussed relocating the green on the 4th hole to a better growing environment. We can discuss the details of the green construction project at our fall visit or should this project become a reality. We have discussed the greenside bunker on the 5th hole in many past visits. The existing bunker washes and the bank does not appear stable. It also creates a very difficult hazard for golfers. The bunker can be converted into a grass swale or redesigned to provide two smaller and more shallow pot bunkers. I recommend working with a golf course architect in developing a new design grass swale or bunker complex. Finally, the drainage on the 2nd hole has been covered in many past reports. I still believe it would be a good idea to work with a drainage engineer who can determine grades and develop a plan that can be permitted and then oversee the work to make sure it is done properly. Kelly AMI, Inc., Phone: (514) 697-1130, E-mail: kelly.ami@videotron.ca work with many challenging drainage projects in New England and across North America and would be excellent to evaluate the area, engineer a plan and oversee its implementation. CONCLUSION The Green Section appreciates your support of the Course Consultation Service and we encourage you to contact us if there are any questions regarding the information in this report or should questions arise during the season. We also encourage you to visit the USGA website http://www.usga.orq/course-care.html where additional information on turf management topics and regional updates can be found from across the country. I hope this report proves useful and best of luck for a successful season. Sincerely, James E. 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Oftentimes referred to as an"art," 4,1,1 ' ,4 that could help you conserve ment better than ever before,"and ,. 4/ that water,save money,improve "every superintendent should have this traditional practices for evaluating soil golf playability,and promote healthier tool."Sounds too good to be true, moisture rely on visual cues from the turf?Accurate and cost-effective port- right?It's not! turf and feeling the soil.For some, able moisture meters and in-ground Determining the amount of moisture these techniques have worked in the wireless moisture sensors are those in the soil is not easy,even with years past,but they turf If it is and thus have inherent remain very subjective flaws.For very tools.Superintendent testimonials of experience managing golf . nclude"eliminates the guesswork unknown exactly how much moisture instance,the soil looks and feels dry, ' involved in a crucial management is in the soil,it is not likely that water is but how dry is it?Can the turf survive q ' Green Section Record Vol.50(9) TGIF Record Number 203331 GA / T April 27,2012 Page 1 „ 0, moisture meters and moisture sensors. / 7 / Portable moisture meters(e.g., / Spectrum Field Scout,Campbell Hydrosense II)are the most popular among superintendents because they are reasonably priced(most models (Ss 7n/ / s between$500 and$1,200)and allow hAltolostentatakililiEnstrir s s / 7s/s 1180 , „ I 1,„dinuroess,„1„00„0,01,„ , '11,,,, for quick.moisture measurements in ,srt,,,leartili 110111111111 1111111111 NI II111111011 lifoi /ji/i /P ;1',7,/.14 I 1(// any location across the golf course. ,r,. 1 Ns iiii iiiiiiiiiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiipp111111111111))fiff i fl,, 7,,ii 7 / //11,9((' yollrom111111114111111 In-ground wireless moisture sensors 4itlillillkitiougq010101010101010101gury illAllOilki,g,4411, „pt,/(,fi 7.022./i (/) / qpil i ,p, Jo,,„ „, /(4,,,„,i6pflou,1,„ (e.g.,Toro Turfguard, UgMo)are a 11171(1Y,/ 3 rt I? 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",,,A)ilii194101011011111111111,11F17"111111981ffliVIr(00144001 ( '1110100,111,011101111000,1110,01,1,111,l' 11,01,,,,,11,kl)111 sensors installed)is likely the reason these units are not used as frequently 10',,,s9tillirlftio 110,111)pi piiil,ylut 10001:07001rH 4i,M9'el,*(000910 ‘,M dly,1011111116,, km )(((f 411\1101111111 ,,11111110j 4 Pifiy11111111rilifir Fi'1(!illeitoll1141° I 1°1°Hi 1114 as portable meters.However,in-ground ifiii italli 061Aiiiiimilliiil 0111 ro,lig v# (1/, 11/firA$440)0006,1 gkA 0 M1111,\ INIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.9 011 pril , , 1 moisture sensors provide automated 104,?1101,', 1101111,1111?,f111801091,1jr s/S ,,,lifitioiliilliall0100050000000000000111"4 Illtl,f;11111111litlf!,01W111104#1 data Ii/AV#l'illqi'iiioiktit'kiiit)0l;hlii\\tii iiIi,'tI4i'Ii i'i,i,1(Aq,itsii1),it,\A0b4ihi'iiii Ii 0tg'Ir,1,'Ms„04:i0rt,il iq qo6”iiii,„,Afvi,i+,,iiisiiii 1i0o„il)qpi0'16 6si hir,is)i„imoo,is asahhiiiiiiiiiimii„ii1i,it1 ifie,16fe\/,ty,$)1 kki,l?4'h'1i 1''ti''l,k?,(1OIpii)6s,1l(,l)(1PW6,Iiisi0it0gli i,010„1iimi*t i1vi 41,i i i4m0400l4iii0Ri 04,1,,0,i1i, 1 collection and storage,display trends over time and often collect other n er Although moisture meters have been used primarily on putting greens,their use is data such assoil temperature and salt expanding to approaches,fairways,and tees to aid in moisture evaluation and levels. Deciding between portable irrigation decision making. moisture meters and in-ground moisture sensors depends on your specific needs.Tracking salt levels is also translates into significant cost continue to be a challenge for golf especially important in the arid South- savings.Irrigation pumping expenses course superintendents unless soil west,where salt levels can quickly and costs for purchasing water add up moisture can be more accurately elevate above damage thresholds in ! quickly over an entire year.Consider quantified.Soil moisture meters and the summer.Turf injury from high salt the same situation:a fairway irrigation sensors certainly help identify that concentrations is also important for cycle reduced by one or two minutes balance.Moisture meters can also be those irrigating with effluent water and/ could save thousands of dollars over used as training tools for the hand- or poor-quality irrigation water. Facilities the season if irrigation water is watering crew to ensure the same that receive ample rainfall or are fortu- purchased from a municipality and amount of water is being applied by nate to have good water quality often significantly more In arid parts of the different staff members.With all the pay little attention to soil salt levels. country(GCSAA Environmental benefits that moisture meters and Portable meters that measure soil Survey Data,2008). sensors offer,it is not surprising that moisture,salt levels,and soil tempera- In addition to improvements in water their popularity has exploded over tore simultaneously do not exist at this conservation,the use of moisture the past two years. time,but there are portable salt and meters and sensors can offer huge Although there are several different soil temperature meters that can be playability and agronomic benefits.It is manufacturers of moisture meters and used as successfully as in-ground common knowledge that under-and sensors,most determine soil moisture sensors. Portable moisture meters over-watered soils can have serious in the same fashion,through Time have gained the most interest this past impacts on golf conditions and turf Domain Reflectometry(TDR),which year,so the remainder of this article health. Saturated soils create soft measures an electric signal within the will focus on their use. conditions,result in poor rooting,incite volume of soil between the rods and disease,and promote physiological converts it into volumetric water con- l J i i iiid( ii IA 1 Iiii I I stress to the turf,especially when tent.This technology can accurately combined with high air temperatures. predict volumetric water content in a Using moisture meters to aid in irriga- Conversely,under-irrigated soil will not wide range of mineral soils,ranging tion programming is relatively easy,but support healthy turf if conditions persist from sand-based putting green root- there are keys to success that need to long enough,especially if the species zones through high-clay-content be considered.First,moisture meters is intolerant of drought.Thus,finding fairways. need to be directly compared with the balance between soils that are too Whereas the technologies for visual inspection of the soil,surface ' wet and too dry and applying the meas-uring soil moisture may be wilt,and response to irrigation inputs appropriate amount of irrigation will similar,there is a difference between for a length of time before scheduling 1 ss S Green Section Record Vol.50(9) , ii ' April 27,2012 Page 3 detailed Microsoft Excel file that firmness are rated on an alphabetical i displays soil moisture trends easily. (A-D)and numerical(1-5)scale, Todd's goal is to bring the moisture respectively,with the subsequent Often overlooked with the frequent content in all the greens to between values dictating the amount of water use of moisture meters is their impact 19.5 percent and 22 percent moisture applied to the green.Sean has a on the Rules of Golf.If the rods are each morning.Based on historical data member of his staff obtain moisture inserted or removed from the turf too collected at Ridgewood C.C.,this is the measurements that then are translated aggressively or at an angle,they can range of soil cifil,prie iim,lieril'illoltric9 III 1 1 7/AI iprIlf 1 r i\r" 1 r 1))'( ''fr IT )''1,,,,,,,r(,,,,,(- sleimavilearatosmtuaftlistuft. moisture in the 1,rll 0 ii iiieiq,,,,o ,0 ff, ,pyuk 1 1,t 1( f,,,,Dioidi \ ,", ',,i1 . ri, „ / ,i,, 6 plo& 17%,4 1,11(0 ;up ),0,{rp,1 \6 A 40 ooepoe,, ,121001,0109,,Q))A,AA r , ,e,,),0 ff 2 )51 morning that Iliililli)1 r)ii/ii At)!' gi,111111+10,1,,110. 0hifiitir,1 ?',Yd, 70 r 4 caused by golf lO,1p0 11 /),)( ,( , ,?i,,oplop,i1011#0, 1/pli,,)„,00 141,4(#)1, ii,t,/ . ensures the turf has il,okit,i1rilcii e ye?oil,,, ,ii,,i( 4 loolii,00, ,,! ,v10f,c;. o,itoi of,),(il to spikes.The Rules of adequate water to AB/t4illitii411,4\11.1pAr,,°100iii ')iri)1 ip'1*if rtf#000100,,V1,1 fi10Alit,If k(tif Golf allow for repair ,e) survive the day IA iielvi, ; iel 0,,iai y d ./i )!0„144i'lli,,,, , „),, e17,,MAyil(i 0)) )'' f) II)0,11P ,,,t, /i/i/ , /1;117 x i i\')b'2),;`,,)i,41 4#10,) 0 010111,;i;fl,,I,(,,,(9/Of , of ball marks but not without the need to ,e,;, y po7lr(i / t',/,* fe id, , if,f 0 1(/) , J';l'iii„p! iii!ffii,/11),/, tufts created by add water.As the l'//ii(ii/kiivia,"4/g1 , 44,/,,,eiii /11,ez/(;('faiyie)1o,fi,(4[4);IIIIIIIIIIiIIIIIIII In Ittio,,)),:olif/21,-(1,,, r`,/,,,,,6) 4,i/f(ff/4/7'#,;,//v(, 4),',7/i'l///,,7/,f:0:1 spikeRuIe,marks6-1c.Guonifdeersr day continues,staff members scout for '0,er(id4111/1 ot',,I,(11/2,4;1{,00010,1i110511I111,„!111 II ;;;f,iiiii fi 1,ii,,//ri/(1/0„„,,,,A, (/'/,,r,t-i, may easily confuse surface wilt and IV 44*Iif41 "''I,'1i141#1,01,114IIIIII 1111'1eg,4111e'l'' 11 :iouliiiitil,,,, i' ,r(frlfdr41/4,i) moisture meter tufts hand-syringe to cool 010000010(4 L, '°4, lim,Il hilpit pir ijAkiai!oll,A144,0e,61,,„;rAte,'„4 rty with spike marks,so the turf as needed, 1 011'(i'141001040 t,11," ' 11111 wri /14', PFv+ ',4m1 re0011 r 02# ,iil the employees using but water is not ii?1,4,Y,y,jay i'4Iiii,ji„j, Ili,. 1 ILIIII 47)///,,/ , / / ))/) 72 / )7/ the moisture meter / i y1 ( jr liAi, / ; ,i, eae eeei Ileee///e ie ) applied to the soil lee/ // / ei e, lo i e e) e //a /// / I should lightly tamp until the following e e eh eee e Ali e / i , / ' / e ' down any tufts that / early morning hours. may be created Daily measurements when checking the ) 'iee ei lie 11 , a / , e , /e , are recorded in the r, , e/, / y/ / ). il/1 yi iy,y, 1 f ,i y/ , „ y y,/%y// yy,,, ,,, green to avoid ruling morning and again i//,/,/,//7/p ;%/o ii. 'Iv 4 7. j/ i 71 / //:// //7/iij ///// issues and frustrated fe e e/7, ede'Vie( „0,41 ,///// ;/, / % 1 in the afternoon Itoi / golfers. before programming the irrigation system ( to determine / ,, a ',A; (// eee/, eeeee ,ee%e,/e /f///7 ////p /7/ /;)'( e/) Determining soil ,f/p ,A,e, 4/ /7 /7/7,; , , il 7,, ,/ , ,Jr/y/ moisture loss and ae ,4 e,d/d,. ( %7/I/(!. i/i . /).) ./i ze7)7A)7/7) i 7 ( d/C)),/() 4/e/e-6 moisture status and replacement needs. The Rules of Golf allow for repair of ball marks but not tufts created by spike applying irrigation Conversely,other marks. Tufts created by moisture meters can look very similar to spike marks, will always be a superintendents so the operator should gently tamp down any tufts created when checking soil balance of art and have had success moisture to avoid any confusion. science.However, with taking minimal the subjectivity that notes while measuring soil moisture. onto a color-coded drawing for each previously existed with assessing soil Distributing the information to green on the course. If the percent moisture can be greatly reduced with employees who will be applying irriga- moisture is>18 percent,the quadrant moisture meters and sensors.The tion based on the data from the mois- is colored blue and not hand-watered. proper use of these tools will help ture meter can be as simple or complex A value between 12 percent and 16 promote water conservation,irrigation as you choose,as well. For instance, percent is colored yellow,indicating to cost savings,and better turf for golf. putting greens can be divided into the hand-watering crew that the quad- Still sound too good to be true? quadrants(or even smaller sections), rant should receive a small amount of and a detailed graph showing the water.A reading< 12 percent is red, percent volumetric water content for indicating that the quadrant should IIIIPihillill ( 1, 11 ' h each quadrant in each green can be receive a moderate amount of water. GCSAA,2009.Golf Course Environ- easily created with software made These simple color-coded drawings mental Profile Vol.2.Water use and available from the manufacturer of are one example of how the moisture conservation practices on U.S.golf certain moisture meters.At Sunning- data can be quickly distributed to courses.httge/www.elfg org/programs/ dale Country Club in Scarsdale,N.Y., improve the accuracy of applying EIFG_GCEP SummaryVole2.pdf superintendent Sean Cain takes a irrigation.There are many ways to use different approach,using a system he moisture meter data to your benefit. modeled after learning about the Choose the method that works best for ADAM MOELLER is an agronomist in unique hand-watering program used you,and once you find a system that the Northeast Region visiting golf at The Ford Plantation Golf Club in works,be as consistent as possible to courses in New York, New Jersey, Savannah,Ga. Here,moisture and avoid confusion and errors, Connecticut,and Ontario. 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LARGE SIZE TREES Common Name Scientific Name Zone(s), H• .ht Additional Information Red maple Acer rubrum 3 35-60' Cultivar differences Bowhall,Autumn Flame,Red Sunset tolerate wet conditions Sugar maple Acer saccharum 3 50-100Cultivar differences to heat stress,scorch,leaf hoppers.Cultivars Adirondak,Arrowhead,Redpointe,good branch structure Bittemut hickory C; - cordiformls 4 >50' Difficult to find Shagbark hickory C; • ovate 5 >60' Difficult to find in a nursery European beech Fagus sylvatica 4 70' Multiple cultivars Thomless honey locust Gleditsia triacanthos 4 40-70' Avoid cultivar Sunburst(Suncole and Rubylace) Kentucky coffeetree Gymnocladus dbicus 4 50-70' Use male Black walnut Jugtans nigra 5 >60' Tulip tree Lirbdendron tulipifera 4 70-90' Cucumber tree Magnolia acuminate 4 70' Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides 5 70-100' White oak Quercus alba 3 >60' Scarlet oak Quercus coccinea 4 60-70' Shingle oak Quercus imbricaria 4 or 5 40-60' or larger Pin oak Quercus palustri 4 70' Willow oak Quercus phellos 6 60' Northern red oak Quercus rubra 3 80' Shumard oak Quercus shumardii 5 70' Good fall color Common bald cypress Taxodium distichum 4 60' Littleleaf linden Mb cordate 5 70' Gulliver Chancellor Silver linden Tilia tomentosa 5 50-70' Cultivar resistant to Japanese beetle,Satin Shadow,Sterling American elm U/mus americana 3 80' CuRivers° Valley Forge,Princeton,Llberty. Disease resistance, Sterling American elm Ulus americana 3 80' Dutch elm,Elm yellows. Resistant cultivars Valley Forge, New Harmony MODERATE SIZE TREES Common Name Scientific Name Zone(s) Herah( Additional Information Freeman maple Acer x freeman!! 4 45-70' Cultivars Cross Sugar and Red ,7 Miyabei maple Acer miyabei 4-5 35-45' Red maple Acer rubrum 3 35-60' Cu[livers Autumn Flame,Bowhall,Red Sunset,October Glory Tolerate wet feet Sugar maple Acer saccharum 4 25' Smaller cultivars Apollo and Sugarcane River birch Betula nigra 4 40-50' American hophombeam Ostrya viginiana 3 30-50' European hombeam Carpinus betulus 4 40' Common hackberry Colds occidentalis 3 40-60' Yellowwood Cladrastis kentukea 4 30-50' May be difficult to find,fragrant summer flowers Persimmon Diospyros virginiana 4 40' May be difficult to find,good fall color,fruiting Black tupelo Nyssa sylvatice 5 30-60' Different transplant B+B,<22'caliper best Medium Persian parrotia Parrotla persica 4 30' Minimal pest concerns,a multi-season interest Sargent cherry Prunus sargentii 5 40-50' Gallery pear Pyrus calleryana 5 30-50' Storm damage!Cultivars Aristocrat and Fauriel wider branch angles, more resistant to firebiight Swamp white oak Querus bicolor 4 50-60' or larger Chinkapin oak Quercus muehlenbergii 5 30-50' Korean mountain ash Sorbus alnifolia 4 30-40' Swedish mountain ash Sorbus intermedia 5-6 30' More pest tolerant than European mountain ash Oak-leaf mountain ash Sorbus hybrid 4 30' Decent pest tolerance,wildlife value Crimean linden Ti/lax euchlora 4 40-60' SMALL SIZE TREES Common Name Scientific Name Zone(s) Height Additional Information Amur maple Acer&nate 3A 15-25' Durable,good fall color but could be invasive Trident maple Acer buergeranum 6 20-25' Hedge Maple Acer campestre 3 20' Cultivars Embers,Mozzart,Beethoven good fall color and durable Tatarian maple Acer tataricum 3 15-20' Painted maple Acer truncatum 5 20-30 Serviceberry Amelanchier Canadensis 3 20' Cultivar Autumn brilliance(tree form),can be found as shrub or in tree form,good wildlife planting and spring flower Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis 4-5 30' Depending on seed source,Cultivars"Northern Strain or "Minnesota Strain' , White fringetree Chionanthus virgInicus 3 15-20' Interesting flowering tree,durable Pagoda do. ..d Cornus alternifolia 3 15-20' Durable dog • species,fall color, alternate leaf dogwood Pope I C 12 015Veprinlallrzammurrrenda Ibre2015 d,