Lorrie Witt - Master Gardener
Our flower planting team
Jose 1, Jose 3, Ampiro, Lorrie and Sergio
Sergio and Rafael are doing a lot of flower planting
Friday, May 27, 2016
Lorrie's Flowrs
The following photos are just a few of the many plantings that Lorrie Witt and her staff have done to beautify the NCC property. We are fortunate to have these staff members provide such great results. We have a very small staff to care for the amount of landscaping on the property. Lorrie, Sergio and Jose do a great job. They just planted over 6,000 flowers in the last week. !!!!!!!
Lorrie Witt - Master Gardener
Lorrie Witt - Master Gardener
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Carts In Fairways Only - WHY?
On numerous occasions, I receive the questions:
"Why are carts in fairways only today?"
"Why are carts in the roughs only today?"
There are 3 main factors involved in how cart decisions are made on a day to day basis.
1. In most cases, the fairways drain quicker. The turf is cut shorter so it dries quicker. There is also drainage installed in the subsurface of the fairways to get rid of the water quicker. So whenever possible, we ask that carts be kept in the fairways.
2. The roughs have longer turf and it does not dry as fast. The roughs do not have drainage in the subsurface like the fairways do so they stay wetter longer. The roughs have numerous bird baths and low areas resulting in standing water. Therefore, the carts can cause more damage in the roughs during wet periods.
3. No two rain periods have the exact same effect on the course. Decisions on specific cart usage for any individual day depends on a number of factors. Drying times depend on:
How much did it rain on a particular
How much did it rain on previous days
How soon does the sun begin to shine
Is there sufficient wind movement to aide
in drying the course
What are the humidity levels and how do they
affect the course drying process
Standing water in the roughs can limit cart usage because carts cannot get to the fairway without causing damage
Every morning each fairway and rough are check for moisture & saturation levels. Carts are available whenever remotely possible. I understand the necessity of cart usage for many of our members. But as you can see, there are simply days when carts cannot access the course without causing significant damage.
"Why are carts in fairways only today?"
"Why are carts in the roughs only today?"
There are 3 main factors involved in how cart decisions are made on a day to day basis.
1. In most cases, the fairways drain quicker. The turf is cut shorter so it dries quicker. There is also drainage installed in the subsurface of the fairways to get rid of the water quicker. So whenever possible, we ask that carts be kept in the fairways.
2. The roughs have longer turf and it does not dry as fast. The roughs do not have drainage in the subsurface like the fairways do so they stay wetter longer. The roughs have numerous bird baths and low areas resulting in standing water. Therefore, the carts can cause more damage in the roughs during wet periods.
3. No two rain periods have the exact same effect on the course. Decisions on specific cart usage for any individual day depends on a number of factors. Drying times depend on:
How much did it rain on a particular
How much did it rain on previous days
How soon does the sun begin to shine
Is there sufficient wind movement to aide
in drying the course
What are the humidity levels and how do they
affect the course drying process
Standing water in the roughs can limit cart usage because carts cannot get to the fairway without causing damage
Every morning each fairway and rough are check for moisture & saturation levels. Carts are available whenever remotely possible. I understand the necessity of cart usage for many of our members. But as you can see, there are simply days when carts cannot access the course without causing significant damage.
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