#13 wetlands

I had many members say the same thing last weekend as I met them on the course. "I can't see the flag when on #13 Weiskopf fairway." We spent this week cutting down the wetlands by hand and giving everyone a better visual entering the 13th green.

Better view entering the #13 Weiskopf

Tee Setup

Tee Setup has been lacking here at Quail. I am retraining the staff to make the teeing area the best it can be. We are filling divots daily, making sure markers are pointed to the middle of the fairway or green and trash and water are changed every day. This has taken longer than I expected, but the crew is catching on and getting the hang of it. Details!!!

Showing the tee setup guys that they put the markers pointed towards the woods and not towards the fairways

Projects so far

There are many projects to tackle here at Quail Hollow. Here are some of the things we have done since I started here last Thursday. I will continue to post updates and pictures frequently.

Adding greensmix/fertilizer/seed to area on old practice green that was used for sod

Finished product - We have roped off area and are constantly watering to get seed to pop

Aerate/topdress/seed blue tee on #1 Devlin and also #15 new tee

Using greens slicer to get air to the roots on the greens on the Weiskopf.  Followed up with a light topdressing to smooth and firm the surface.  We will do the Devlin greens on Wednesday.

Irrigation leak that was fixed in #17 fairway.  We have fixed six so far and have many more to do.  This area was  leveled with topsoil and then topdressed with sand.  Once it settles, we will sod and add seed to any areas needed.

Excited to be at QHCC

My name is Sam Leatherberry and I am very excited to be the new Director of Golf Course Maintenance at Quail Hollow CC.  I have spent the last three plus years as the Golf Course Superintendent at Bear's Best Atlanta.  In all, I have been with ClubCorp for 8 and a half years all in the Atlanta area.  I am originally from NE Ohio and I am an alumni of Ohio State.  My family and I are looking forward to meeting everyone at Quail Hollow and are glad to be back home!!!

Me, my wife Jakki, and our kids Luke, Aubrey, and Ellie