Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Staff Training & Embark, 29 Days Later...

So far, this season's agronomic plan is coming together nicely which is reflected in current course conditions.  A big part of that is, we have been working hard to get our crew trained/retrained for the season.  Some of the things we have been emphasizing include cause/effect of our decision making skills, attention to details and promoting pride in one's work on the golf course.  Like the old saying goes, there is always room for improvement.  Here is a photo of Assistant Superintendent, Danny Vandecoevering going over the details of today's tasks with our team. 


You will notice in the background, that we have a flat screen TV with a picture of #2 tee complex displayed.  Both Assistants, Danny and Jose have been utilizing our Apple TV on a regular basis (new this year) to show the crew photos of specific things on the golf course that we need to work on doing better. 

There is never a day that we go home at the end of the day and think, "Boy, what a great day, everything is just perfect and completely done!"  There is always something to do, a project to work on, something to improve or polish up.  Regardless, we are getting closer and closer to our goals and look forward to checking more things off the list while building the BEST agronomy team that we have ever had here at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.

On a different subject, in the photos below, you can see that the results of the Embark treatment that was applied on April 2nd is looking amazing.  Check out the following pictures, this is what the fairways look like 29 days after treatment- greener, denser and seedheads are not a major player anymore.  If you do not know what I am talking about, check out my previous post! 


#9 & #10 Complex


#14 Fairway.  Compare this photo to the one in the previous post that showed this fairway 14 days after treatment.  I think you will notice a difference!


#12 Fairway.

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