How would we take care of a golf course?

By: James and Chase

9th grade. May 5

Location/Original Characteristics

• Flandreau SD, Country Club

• South eastern south dakota, midwest

• Average temps, rainfall

• As is acres, by a river, pictures description

Soil Charicteristics

• The soil characteristics are as follows– Moderately coarse – 7.7 pH– 45 inch deep soil depth– The area is mostly flat– Nitrogen – 47 pounds/acre Potassium- 194

pounds/acre Phosphorus- 22 pounds/acre

Seeds to plant

• I would use Pennington Kentucky 31 brand seed because…– Traits– Toughness/hardiness– Adaptability– $73.42/50 pounds in stock at (lowes)

Ground preparation

• I would have to rake the sticks because of the excess trees around the golf course. You would have to mow the rough and the fairways and the greens, and the t-boxes.

• Fertilizer to make the grass grow better.

• Raking of the sand traps

• Changing location of holes on the greens.

• The mowing is done anywhere from 1”-2” depending on the grass conditions.

• A special tool is used to used to change the holes on the greens then they are moved to make changes in the course so its not so monotonous.

• You rake the sandtrap so there is no sticks and random objects so golf balls don’t get interfered with.

Maintenance

• I would have to – Mow varies, 1 ½ inches 2 inches fairways– Fertilize ounce a year, grass – Fix divets (plant grass seed mix with fertilizer)– Pick up trash daily

Fertilizer

• I would use scotts turfbuilder lawn pro with winterguard.

• It protects and strengthens for a better spring

Irrigation

• Automatic irrigation already in use

• Remote activated

• Water when it started to need it in cooler temp or at night because of less water loss due to evaporation.

• Irrigation when needed.

Conclusion

• Turf grass is a huge part of a golf course, the grass and ground preperation and looks are what makes a golf course a good one. Many things play into the making of good turf grass including fertilizer irrigation how it is cut and maintained.

Sources

• Ex employee (Golf Course)

• Lowes website (www.lowes.com)

• Google (www.google.com)

• The internet machine