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LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
WINTER 2019
To members of SJGCC,
There is much excitement approaching February with much of our efforts being observed
around property. We are pleased with the timing of our two pre-emergent applications
throughout the winter. In the next few weeks we will begin utilizing our nursery green, as
well as continuing some other key projects.
Finishing our pre-emergent application last week, we seem fairly poise in the extent of our
winter weed pressure. Any existing weed pressure currently being seen, we feel is very
manageable from a post- emergent standpoint. We continue to treat the remainder of
existing weed pressure, with intentions of entering spring with little weed pressure.
We will begin utilizing our nursery green in the following months, as the nursery green has
matured exceptionally and ready for transplantation. Please, excuse our disturbance, as we
will be replacing any 419 Bermuda grass contaminations. This process should not affect the
quality of greens much but will certainly get better as time continues.
Other pre-emergent applications will be taking place in the next couple of weeks on
greens, to continue success of eliminating any goose grass pressure that has been seen in
in the past. This, as well as continuous fertilizer applications, will ensure a clean, healthy
playing surface approaching the growing season.
With February being a key time of year from an agronomic standpoint, we are optimistic
and very excited in the direction we are heading. With the transplanting project occurring
on greens, and other key projects, we hope to continue to improve the golf course as time
goes on.
Thank You,
Andy Maguire
Superintendent
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