Come on Frost Delays!

       I spoke with a Superintendent this morning and with a laugh he said "It's been a long year....!".
The weather this year has been as always interesting. For some odd reason the humidity has been up and down pretty drastically and has really dried things out more quickly than a usual Philly summer after a rain storm. I also have heard more talk of goose grass, bermuda and crab grass on steroids.

       With Labor Day weekend upon us and most people's aeration complete, I believe everybody is looking forward to some cooling temperatures and shorter days. For the most part it sounds like it has been a good year for the region. Rounds are up and no unsettling stories of turf loss. Now the next thing on the horizon is the Tier 4 emission standards that will have a big impact on the Turf Industry. I would urge you to educate yourself as much as you can. It is going to change things drastically.

This link would be a good place to start:

http://www.toro.com/en-us/customer-support/Pages/tier-4/Tier-4.aspx

       On the topic of aeration, the PAGCS Aeration Days at Walnut Lane Golf Club-Home of the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia was a big success! The course is healing up quickly and looks great.

If you would like to see a video about the day take a look at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYticBMxyI

Thanks again to all the volunteers!!!!

WJC