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A Ride Around the Course with Our Superintendent

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Recently, we took a ride around Lady Bird Golf Course with our Superintendent, Chino, to check in on the many projects happening across the property. It’s always a great reminder of how much care, planning, and hands-on work goes into keeping the course in top shape, especially during seasonal transitions.

 

As we pulled away from the first tee, one of our maintenance team members was already hard at work cutting cart path edges. It’s a small detail, but it makes a noticeable difference in how clean and polished the course looks.

 

The bridge by Hole 6 recently received some much-needed attention. New planks were cut and installed by our maintenance crew, extending the life of the bridge and improving safety for everyone crossing it. Nearby, the fence separating the No. 5 green from the No. 6 red tees has been repaired, and the rock wall in that area was thoroughly cleaned – another example of the team focusing on both function and appearance.

 

The crew has also been busy addressing bare spots throughout the fairways and immediate rough. These areas are being filled, the tee boxes are overseeded with ryegrass, while shaded bare spots under the old oak trees are being seeded with tall fescue. Chino explained that tall fescue works better under the trees, giving us more consistent coverage in areas where Bermuda has a hard time.

 

As we passed the putting green near the clubhouse, Chino pointed out a trial the team is currently testing. That green is planted with Paspalum, a grass that requires less maintenance and goes dormant in colder weather. He shared that they’re especially interested in how quickly it comes back in the spring compared to Bermuda. Since Paspalum tends to handle stress well, particularly in high-traffic areas, the team is looking forward to seeing how it performs over time.

 

Elsewhere on the course, old dead trees are being carefully removed and cleaned up to improve safety and course aesthetics.

 

Another ongoing project involves replacing damaged sprinkler heads – normal wear and tear that requires constant attention to ensure proper irrigation across the course.

 

Even as Bermuda grass goes dormant for the season, Lady Bird Golf Course continues to look great and remains well cared for. A big thank you to Chino for taking the time to walk us through these updates – and to our entire maintenance team for their hard work and dedication.

 

How You Can Help

Course care is a team effort, and golfers play an important role too. Please remember to:

  • Repair ball marks on the greens

  • Fill in your divots

  • Follow cart rules, including no single riders where posted

  • Keep carts on the path and avoid parking with wheels on the edge of turf

 

We appreciate your support and can’t wait for you to enjoy the results out on the course.