In some regards, it is hard to believe that the peak golf season is coming to an end, and on the other end of the spectrum, the early start to the 2012 season and the extreme heat and drought that we endured from mid-June through early August made it seem like Labor Day should have come a month ago. But, alas, September is near, the days are shorter, and the shadows are longer. Despite a warming trend over the next few days, change is most definitely in the air.
Most locust trees, many ashes, and a few maples are already showing their traditional yellow, purple, and red hues, and blowing leaves off of greens prior to morning mowing has become a daily routine. There's little doubt that the stressful summer months have expedited leaf fall, and the pesky acorns are also dropping in earnest. Despite frequent waterings, a few of the small trees that we planted in mid-June didn't survive, but other damage to the trees and shrubs appears to be temporary.
Our crew will also be taking a different and smaller look after this week when five full-time seasonal employees depart for school. However, our spring and fall rough mower, Joe, will be returning, and we still somehow manage to get everything done that is needed.
Maintenance work on the golf course has been fairly routine as of late, and if you haven't heard, we will not be core aerifying the fairways this fall. More on this at a later date, but I can't imagine that any golfers will be heartbroken over this development.
Have a great Labor Day/Badger football opening weekend!
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