Why are the fairways cut so low?

If you notice the first picture, it shows a height cut of 5/8" to 3/4" of an inch. This picture was taken from #1 Fairway at White Wing right of the green tee boxes in an area of fairway that does not get much cart traffic if any. All of our fairway units are currently set at 3/4". In the second picture, which was taken in the center of the fairway at 100yds from the green, you can see that the grass barely reaches the 1/2" mark and is closer to 3/8". Both areas were mowed with the same mower, the same day. It is the wear from cart traffic that compacts the turf canopy which in turn makes it appear as if we cut the fairways to low or "tight".

USGA Traffic Control Article

Please click on the link provided to see the nationally published USGA article on the traffic control methods we use here in Sun City Texas.

http://www.usga.org/course-care/regional-updates/central-region/an-innovative-way-to-manage-traffic.html

Driving Range Mats

After listening to our resident's feedback we had the contractor who installed the mats come back out to lower the hitting mats flush with the standing areas at both LH and WW. The contractor did this at NO additional cost to us and should have this complete by the end of the week. 

Congratulations Josh Lockhart!

Cowan Creek Head Golf Proffesional Josh Lockhart and wife Jeanne welcomed a new edition into their lives today! Congratulations from the entire Sun City Golf Team!

Cowan Creek 2015 Superintendent Revenge

Another great turnout for this year's Superintendent Revenge tournament at Cowan Creek! We had great weather and hope that everyone enjoyed the tournament as much as we enjoyed setting it up! 

USGA Frost Delay Video

https://www.facebook.com/USGA/videos/10153877932339369/

Adopt A Hole Captain #18 Legacy Hills

We are in need of a volunteer to take  over as a the Adopt A Hole Captain for #18 @ LH. There are currently four volunteers that will continue to support the effort but don't wish to be captains. Thank you for your assistance. Interested parties please contact Matt Wiegand. (wiegandmatthew@gmail.com) (512-591-7158)

White Wing Driving Range Mats

After opening the White Wing Driving Range Mats up for use we've noticed that there has been some settling in areas of the mats. We have contacted Southwest greens and they will be coming back out to address the mats at White Wing. They are currently installing at another course and will be here on completion of that project. (Approx. 2 weeks) 

Cowan Creek Opening

 

Monday Oct. 19^th we will be re-opening Cowan Creek for play. The overseed has established nicely and we are continually working on its maturity with fertilizer, water and cultural practices. With the overseed being just 4 weeks old we will monitor it on a daily basis and rotate the course from 90 degree to Cart Path Only when we feel it is necessary. We will plan on observing the 90 degree rule for both WGA and MGA play days and major events. Any areas of the roughs and fairways that are still thin or have heavy traffic patterns will be roped off and we ask that golfers try to avoid these areas with their carts. We look forward to getting the course back in play and hope everyone enjoys playing Cowan Creek again!

Bunker Work Reminder

Just a reminder that if it is very apparent that we are in the middle of performing maintenance on a bunker you may play that particular bunker as Ground Under Repair. Signs that it is being worked on include, fresh sand, numerous in and out tire marks and boot prints. If someone isn't there at the time they are more than likely running back to the shop for more sand or additional tools. If you look back to the Blog post from August 6, 2015 you can see a full detail of the bunker maintenance plan that we've implemented and are having great success with.