Course Conditions (10.31.19) UPDATE

UPDATE
We will be impacted by a high wind warning later this afternoon through tomorrow morning.  Winds will be out of the southwest at 35-45 mph, gusts can be expected up to 60 mph.  Damage to trees can be expected.

JA 


Last evening we received .3" of precipitation which will force us to restrict carts to paths only, no blue flags.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 50s/low 60s with a 100% certainty of precipitation, winds out of the south can gust to 15-20 mph.


JA

Course Conditions (10.30.19) UPDATE

Update(5pm)
We will restrict carts to paths only, no blue flags.



We will continue to allow carts to cross at 90 degrees, there are still soft areas throughout both courses and we ask that members use caution.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies that will turn to rain this afternoon, a high temperature in the upper 50s, and winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.

Any precipitation this time of year will most likely cause us to go to cart path only due to little drying conditions.

JA

Course Conditions (10.29.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross at 90 degrees.  We do continue to ask that play is sent off of Weiskopf first and than Devlin if the need arises.  This allows us to properly prepare the courses with a small seasonal staff.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the upper 50s/low 60s, winds out of the west at 5-10 mph, and partly cloudy skies.  The probability of rain begins to increase tomorrow afternoon and into Thursday.

JA

Course Conditions (10.28.19) UPDATE

UPDATE (1:15pm)

We will allow carts to cross at 90 degrees.  There are still numerous wet areas throughout the property and ask that members use caution.

JA



Carts will continue to be restricted to path only, no blue flags.  We may be able to allow blue flags if/when conditions improve.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the hotel and on mats at the cart barn.

One large tree fell yesterday morning on #5 Devlin, we will be working to clean that up throughout the day.

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the low/mid 60s.

JA

Course conditions (10.27.19)

Good morning, We received 1”of rain. We will be cart path only with no blue flags.  The range should be set as turf at the cart barn and mats at the hotel.  The weather calls for highs around 60 degrees, dropping throughout the day with winds out of the southwest 15-20 mph with occasional gusts over 40 mph.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Course Conditions (10.26.19)

We will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  

Devlin 1-9 will be closed today beginning at 1:30 for the member’s hay ride.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

There is a 100% chance of rain this afternoon with temps in the upper 50s.

Course Conditions (10.25.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for cooler temps with a high temperature in the upper 50s with cloudy skies and a slight chance of precipitation to start the day; winds will be out of the west at 5-10 mph.

SATURDAY(10.25.19)

Saturday afternoon we will be taking part in our annual hay ride.  This year the route will consist of parts of the first 9 holes on the Devlin Course.  Members can play Weiskopf and #s 10-18 on the Devlin Course during the event.  Thank you for your understanding.

JA

Upcoming Dates

As our season begins to wind down there are a couple dates that our golfing membership should be made aware of:

October 30th:  Our portable bathroom units will be removed from both courses for the winter.

November 6th:  Deep tine aerification is scheduled for the Devlin Course

November 6th & 7th:  Irrigation blow-out

JA

Course Conditions (10.24.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies early with sun this afternoon, temps in the mid/upper 60s, winds out of the west 10-15 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.23.19)

We will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  There are still soft areas throughout both courses and we ask that members use caution.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies, temps in the upper 50, and winds out of the southwest at 15-25 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.22.19) UPDATE

2:30pm UPDATE

We will allow blue flags on both courses.




Last evening and into this morning we received .1" with more rain in the immediate forecast, which will cause us to restrict carts to paths only.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for passing rain showers, winds out of the southwest at 15-20 mph, and a high temperature in the low 60s.

JA

Course Conditions (10.21.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.  We will be performing our range maintenance beginning at noon and will re-open it upon completion.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the upper 60s/low 70s, with partly cloudy skies and winds out of the southeast at 15-20 mph.  There is a strong likelihood of precipitation tonight and into tomorrow.

JA

Course conditions (10.20.19)

We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  The range should be set as mats at the hotel and turf at the cartbarn.  The weather calls for highs in the mid 60’s with light winds out of the south.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Course Conditions (10.19.19)

10.19.19 (7:40am)
We avoided frost in most areas and are just now beginning our prep work on both courses.  We will delay start times to 8:30am.  There may be pockets of frost in heavily shaded areas. 

We will allow carts to cross both course at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the low 60s, mostly sunny skies, and winds out of the southeast at 5-10 mph.

Thank you for your patience throughout this morning.

JA


10.19.19 (7:20am)
Current temperature: 38 degrees



10.19.19 (6:45am)

Current temperature: 38 degrees


10.18.19
Tomorrow morning's forecast is for temperatures in the mid-upper 30s.  We may experience a moderate or heavy frost in the morning.  We will not know the true extent of a possible frost until sunrise.

As is always the case; we will make every effort to begin play as soon as possible.  I have included a link to a USGA article regarding frost on courses.

Thank you,
JA


https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/articles/2018/01/5-things-to-know--frost-delays.html

Course Conditions (10.18.19)

We will be finishing our aerification process on the Devlin Course today and will be preparing the Weiskopf Course for member play.  We will allow carts to cross the Weiskopf Course at 90 degrees however we ask our members and guests to use caution as there are still wet areas throughout the property.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the 50s, with partly sunny skies and winds out of the northwest at 10-15 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.17.19)

Yesterday afternoon and into the evening; we received .3" of rain, that puts our total for 24 hours at .6".  We will remain cart path only, no blue flags on the Weiskopf Course.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the upper 40s/low 50s, mostly cloudy skies and winds at 15-20 mph out of the northwest.

JA

Course Conditions (10.16.19)

11:15am UPDATE

Our rain total for the day is .3"




We have received .2" of precipitation and will be forced to restrict carts to paths only, no blue flags.

Ranges should be set up on mats on both ends.

Today's forecast calls for continued rain with a high temperature in the upper 50s.

JA

Devlin Aerification Day #2

As promised, more sand.  This is the second round of topdressing on greens.  This will be drug into the aerification holes.

This fall we have taken an aggressive approach to turf coverage.  By vertical mowing our tees and fairways; we are promoting lateral growth.  We will try to continue this practice throughout the day as we are expecting precipitation tomorrow.

JA

Course Conditions (10.15.19)

We have avoided frost this morning and have begun preparations of the Weiskopf Course for member play today.  Carts can cross at 90 degrees.

Devlin is still closed due to aerification.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the upper 60s with winds out of the south at 5-10 mph.  There is a high probability of precipitation this evening and through tomorrow.

JA

Frost Hold (UPDATE)

7:30am
We have avoided any frost this morning and have begun course preparations.
JA


5:20am

There is a strong likelihood that we will have to delay our start this morning due to frost, we will keep the pro shop staff and this blog updated with start times.

JA

Devlin Aerification

10.14.19

The initial topdressing is down on most Devlin greens and have been punched.  All Devlin greens will receive more sand and fertilizer before the forecasted rain on Wednesday and Thursday.

JA

Course Conditions (10.14.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross the Weiskopf Course at 90 degrees today as Devlin is closed for aerification.  

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.  We will be performing our range maintenance beginning at noon and will open completion.

Today's forecast calls for a high temp in the 50s, cloudy skies and winds out of the west at 10-15 mph.

JA

Course conditions (10.13.19)

Good morning,       We will be 90 degrees on both courses today with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s. Please use caution while there are still wet pockets on both courses.       The range should be set as turf at the cart barn and mats at the hotel.       The weather today calls for temperatures to be in the low 60’s with winds out of the south 15-20mph. Thanks, James Dobbins

Course Conditions (10.12.19)

Last evening through this morning we received .3” of precipitation,  we will be forced to restrict carts to paths only, no blue flags.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today’s forecast calls for a 50% chance of more rain with a high temperature in the 50s.

JA

Course conditions (10.11.19)

We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  The range should be set as turf at the cartbarn and mats at the hotel.  The weather calls for highs in the low 70’s with winds 5-10mph out of the southeast.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Course Conditions (10.10.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses.  We do ask that members and guests repair ball marks and replace divots.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s/low 70s, winds out of the southeast at 5-10 mph.

JA

James Waggle

This past weekend we lost a member of our team, Jim Waggle.  "Wags" had been a part of Quail Hollow C.C. for over 30 years and was mainly responsible for mowing the step cut and around the practice greens.  I have included in this post a link to the service announcement for Jim; please keep his family and friends in your thoughts.

https://memorials.davisbabcock.com/james-waggle/3988017/

Thank you,
Jeff

Course Conditions (10.9.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees with the same exceptions remaining all par 3s and #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies, temperatures in the upper 60s with winds out of the east at 5-10 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.8.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses as we have not received any measurable precipitation.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high temperature in the mid to upper 60s, winds out of the east at 5-10 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.7.19)

Last evening into this morning we received .1" of precipitation, this small amount of rain will not cause us to change any cart restrictions.  Carts can still cross both courses at 90 degrees except on all par 3s and #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.  We will be conducting our range maintenance beginning at noon and will re-open it as soon as we are finished.

Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies with a slight chance of a passing rain shower, high temperature in the low to mid 60s, and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.

JA

Course conditions (10.6.19)

We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  The range should be set as turf at the cartbarn and mats at the hotel.  The weather for today calls for 50% chance of rain and highs approaching 70 degrees with calm winds.  Thanks, James Dobbins 

Course Conditions (10.5.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses today as we open Weiskopf from aerification and Devlin will be prepared for our "Superintendent's Revenge" tournament, beginning at 9am.

With regards to Weiskopf aerification; we are extremely excited about the process that was completed.  We implemented a great deal of sand into the greens and approaches.  Some of this sane will still be evident on greens, this is a temporary side effect and will be worked into the canopy over the next day or two.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the low to mid 60s with sunny skies and winds out of the southeast at 10-15 mph.

JA

Weiskopf Aerification (10.4.19)

We are extremely pleased with how the Weiskopf fall aerification has been going.  We have been able to use over twice the amount of sand than this spring.  This sand helps with root development, water movement, and overall plant health.

Verticutting (or vertical mowing) helps to eliminate thatch which in turn helps the bentgrass to grow laterally.  We will see the benefits of these practices this fall and more importantly next season.

The seasonal temperatures that we are about to experience this week will help in speedy recovery from aerification.



JA

Course Conditions (10.4.19)

We will allow carts to cross Devlin at 90 degrees, the winds have aided in drying the Devlin Course, however there are still wet areas that members should avoid.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the mid to upper 50s, mostly cloudy skies, winds out of the northeast at 10-15 mph.

JA

Course Conditions (10.3.19)

Yesterday afternoon and through the evening we received .5" of precipitation.  We are currently experiencing another system which will cause us to begin the day cart path only, no blue flags on Devlin.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the mid to upper 70s, cloudy skies and winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph.  The rain should move out of the area by mid-morning.

JA

Weiskopf Aerification (10.3.19)

#8 Weiskopf green after the .5" of rain.  Mother Nature did a lot of the work for us by driving sand and fertilizer into the aerification holes.  We will drag all of the greens to ensure uniformity.

#4 Weiskopf tee.  We took an aggressive approach to thatch management during this fall's aerification dates.  We have successfully verticut all tees and fairways twice.  This process removes excess leaf blade and thatch and promotes the bent grass to grow laterally.

5:30am

Yesterday we received .5" of rain that was perfectly timed.  Now we could use Mother Nature to stop the rain so that we can put the final touches on a great process.


JA

Weiskopf Aerification (10.2.19)

Perfect timing of rain at 4pm.  Thursday we will fertilize, drag, continue to vertical cut, and throw a few more holes out there.  All before we put the course back together.

JA

#3 Weiskopf green complex.

We are so satisfied with our process on greens that this year we have decided to expand it into approaches and run off areas, seen here on #3.  We will solid tine these areas and drag in the sand with the green.

JA

Course Conditions (10.2.19)

Weiskopf will remain closed as we are continuing to aerify that course.

Devlin will continue to allow carts to cross at 90 degrees, the only exceptions remain all par 3s.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for a slight break from the heat of yesterday.  The high temperature will be in the upper 70s, winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph with mostly cloudy skies.  The chance of precipitation increases throughout the day.

We will update this blog with our progress on Weiskopf aerification.

JA

Weiskopf Aerification (10.1.19)

Topdressing #17 approach on Weiskopf

#2 Weiskopf green after its first topdressing.

We will begin to push play to the Devlin Course as we prepare to begin our fall aerification of the Weiskopf Course.

(photos will be forthcoming)


JA

Course Conditions (10.1.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  Today all member play will begin on Weiskopf and as soon as the high school golf tournament has concluded we will push play to Devlin in order to begin our fall aerification.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for hot temperatures, highs can be in the upper 80s, winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph, partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a thunderstorm this evening.

Aerification:

Beginning this afternoon we will topdress all greens and begin to punch holes in select areas.  Flags and cups will be removed once play is pushed to Devlin.

JA