Golf Course Conditions – May 2025

Brickyard Golf Course Maintenance Update – May 2025

Major Course Projects Underway
Work has officially begun on Hole #2 tee box and the washed-out areas on Hole #7.

• #2 Tee Box Work (Begins May 1):

  • Dirt is being hauled in from Wesleyan Drive North to fill in the lower area between existing tees.

  • After shaping and compacting, new sod will be installed to form a larger, unified tee surface.

• #7 Bank Repair:

  • The banks will be repaired, cleaned up, and sodded.

  • Drainage improvements include creating wide swells to better control rainwater and overflow from the large lake to the pond and beyond, helping to prevent future erosion.

Summer Maintenance Practices Begin
With warmer weather and active Bermuda grass growth, the team is launching several key practices:

• Top-Dressing Greens:

  • Improves ball roll, dilutes thatch, and firms up the surface.

  • Most top-dressing is light and does not interfere with play, though heavier applications may occasionally be visible.

• Aeration (May 14–15):

  • Essential for managing organic matter, improving drainage, and promoting root growth.

  • This year, we’re introducing the DryJect process, which offers the same benefits as traditional aeration but with less disruption to play. Learn more: DryJect Overview

• Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs):

  • Applied to greens, fairways, and roughs to slow vertical growth and encourage denser, healthier turf.

Equipment Testing in Progress
Brickyard is currently demoing several pieces of equipment to determine the best tools for maintaining high-quality playing conditions moving forward.

Member Reminder
Please continue to do your part to maintain course quality:

• Rake bunkers after use

• Repair all ball marks—even during and after aeration

Thank you for choosing the Brickyard. We look forward to seeing you on the course!