Course Conditions

KEVIN NETTLES, SUPERINTENDENT

COURSE CONDITIONS

We have had several weather challenges this year, besides a record freeze in February, we have had 18.5 inches of rain through the middle of June. We did not have temperatures conducive to growing Bermuda grass until the second week of June. The crews have finally replaced all the turf and landscape that was damaged on the tees and green surrounds. They are now working on planting grass in the rough areas where the shade has caused the turf to be weak.

In July and August, we will be verti-cutting and topdressing fairways and approaches. Our tees will be aeriated and top-dressed during this time. In addition to regular maintenance that is scheduled, our horticulturist is working on plans for our new patios, which will be full of color.

In late August we plan to install our new bridge on 17 Blue. While the contractor is here, we will be reshaping the cart paths and area behind 18 Blue and 9 Gold where the new patios will be located behind the Locker Rooms.

Meet the Club Horticulturist, Shelly Richardson!

You may have noticed a few changes around the Club lately, particularly in the landscape areas. That is me! I am Shelly Richardson, the new Club Horticulturist for DAC. I am so thrilled to be here and to see all the potential for more exciting new things around the property. I have my degree in Horticulture and many years of experience working at golf clubs and country clubs around DFW. I also worked for two years at the Dallas Arboretum where I learned to think outside of the box on the way to do seasonal color changes, which is what I specialize in. I will be writing a little column here with gardening tips, ideas and suggestions that I hope you all enjoy! I look forward to meeting many of you. If you see me around the Club, please be sure to say hello!