Scottsdale Private Golf & Country Club did eliminate a greens aerification scheduled in July as our Agronomy team decided the turf and soil would be best aerified in August. We will continue to verticut and topdress greens periodically, of course, to eliminate as much grain on the greens as possible in addition to rolling the greens for additional speed and smoother surfaces. Please note that at this time of year, with Bermuda grass flourishing in the heat and humidity, the healing time back to full recovery after aerificaton should be in the 7 to 10 day range. Overseeding: Best Scottsdale Golf Club, The Country Club at DC Ranch
Yes, we are approaching that time of year when we we’ll begin preparing the Bermuda grass for overseeding. The dates for your calendar are as follows:
September 15th – Water will be reduced on all turf, fairways cut down to 3/8” and all rough areas down to 3/4”.
September 22nd – Rye grass seed will begin being dropped for our fall, winter and spring season. Our Scottsdale Private Golf Club Bermuda based greens will be overseeded with a blend of bent and poa trivialis and the rye grass seed rates in the fairway and rough will be the same as last year - 600 lbs. per acre.
September 22nd through October 16th – the Scottsdale Country Club golf course and practice areas will remain closed.
October 17th – the Scottsdale Club golf course reopens for regular play.
October 24th – our Country Club Welcome Back golf event will be a “Member’s Only” 12:30 p.m. shotgun followed by scoring and the all-important Happy Hour for contestants. Registration will soon be available on ForeTees.
Please note that Golf Carts will be restricted to cart paths from October 17th through November 6th with the exception of four baggers and Push Carts which are reserved on a first come, first served basis
The Scottsdale Country Club
course will remain closed on Mondays through Sunday, November 2nd and will be open 7 days a week beginning Monday, November 3rd.
November 7th – please plan to join us for the Annual Season Kick-Off Party beginning at 6:00 p.m.!
Scottsdale Club Member-Member Tournament Dates:
The Ladies’ Rodeo will be held November 11th & 12th and the Men’s Rodeo November 13th, 14th and 15th
Find a partner now and plan on playing in these great events! Sign-ups will also be available on ForeTees shortly. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the professional staff. We hope you are enjoying your summers and look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!
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