In April of 2012 greens 3 - 4 - 10 - 12  had new drainage put in by Golf Preservations of Middlesboro, Kentucky.  Each green took approximately one and half days to complete and drain lines were put on six foot centers.  The new lines were tied into existing drains near the green's lower side.  One or two clean outs were placed on the high side of each green, these will be used to keep the entire drain system clean and working freely. 

Lower Range Tee Re-level

Every few years tees become crowned from topdressing divots again and again.  The range is no exception to the crowned tee affect.  Exsisting sod is stripped, area will be leveled and sloped for proper grade and and re-seeded.  This area will be ready for play by mid May.  

Winter Injury Concerns

With the wide swings in temperatures and no snow cover for most of the winter, I'm concerned whether Wanakah's greens will survive if temperatures plumet. After reaching daytime highs in the forties and many days with rain, should temperatures go down into the teens at night, the Bent/Poa turfgrass on greens could be history.

Greens Drainage

Winter drainage, low areas on several putting greens collect water because of poor surface slope and internal drainage. To help water move off and avoid heavy ice build up, sod is removed prior to our first snow fall. The dark channel absorbs the sunlight helping to melt snow and ice when temperatures rise.

Bunker Edging

Late fall is a great time of year to edge bunkers. Grass has stopped growing and every new edge done this fall will be fresh for the spring. By doing late edging the grounds staff is able to concentrate on spring clean-up and ready the course for play.

Tree Root Pruning

On Monday the last day of October the grounds staff is root pruning along side three Crimmson King Maples on the North side of the putting green. Pruning will help reduce drought conditions along the collar an into the putting surface. A 1/8 thick inch plastic barrier is set into place after a trench is cut 18 inches deep.

Wet Conditions

After a weekend of rain on October 15th and 16th, the course is slow to dry out. As the grounds staff travels the course they find many wet spots.