Golf Course Conditions – June 2025

June Course Maintenance Update

From Rusty Hill, GCS

June is here and May flew by! Here’s what we’ve been working on—and what’s ahead—to keep your course in top shape this summer.

Greens Aeration – A New Approach

Last month, we introduced a new process during greens aeration: DryJect.

• This was our first time using the DryJect system, though many courses have already adopted it.

• Ahead of DryJect, we used solid tine venting to punch small holes and boost airflow to the roots—especially helpful given the high rainfall totals.

• The DryJect machine delivered as promised, injecting clean sand deep into the soil with minimal disruption to the surface.

Summer Maintenance Practices

We’re rolling out additional USGA-recommended practices this summer to improve turf health and playability:

• Verti Cutting (Vertical Mowing):

  • Uses special mower reels to remove excess grain and thatch

  • Helps greens stay true and smooth

• Topdressing:

  • Applies a light layer of sand to greens

  • Controls thatch buildup and improves ball roll

  • Tip: If the greens are moist after topdressing, mark and clean your ball before putting for a better roll.

• Daily Greens Care:

  • Greens are mowed, rolled, or both daily to maintain a smooth putting surface.

Summer Mowing Heights (HOC – Height of Cut)

Here’s how we’re maintaining each area of the course:

• Rough: 1.25″, mowed weekly

• Tees & Fairways: 0.500″ (½”), mowed at least twice a week

• Greens:

  • Summer standard: 0.125″ (⅛”), mowed daily

  • Tournament setting: As low as 0.100″–0.110″

  • Winter setting: Raised to 0.150″–0.160″

  • Note: If we skip mowing, we will roll instead to keep the surface smooth.

Upcoming Projects

• Hole #7 Work Begins This Week

• Hole #2 Tee Box Expansion:

  • Dirt hauling will resume as soon as conditions dry out

As always, thank you for taking pride in the course.
Please fill all divots and repair all ball marks while playing.