June is Here

     I don't have any fancy pictures to include in this post.  We have been on cruise control for the most part here at Grounds and Greens.  We were able to finish up our last big project of the early season which was the extensive drainage project at the beginning of #12 fairway.  We removed roughly 150' of clay tile that as only 6'' in the ground and replaced it with new perforated 4'' drain tile.  This should really help #12 fairway dry up after that rains.
     Speaking of rain, I think this is the longest stretch of the year without getting any of the wet stuff.  Temperatures are starting to heat up and the course is starting to look better and better.  This is the time of year where the grounds department stays busy mowing grass.  Sometimes it's hard to even keep up with it.  The club will also be busy for the next "100 days" as we roll into Men's Guest Day on Wednesday, June 7th and then JUF day on Wednesday, June 14th.  The following weekend will then be the two day Men's Member/Guest tournament.  Needless to say it is a busy month and a busy time of year but we are looking forward to giving the membership the best playing conditions in Chicago!
     As always, please do your part as golfers and rake all your bunkers and fix ball marks on greens.  If you cannot find your own ball mark, just seek out someone else's and fix theirs.  Also, please replace all divots as the grounds crew will decide if they will live or die.  Enjoy the beginning of summer and see you on the links!