Lucas Lownes

Aspetuck Valley Country Club Greens and Grounds crew

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

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[PGA Championship @PGAChampionship]

Practice facilities open at 7:35am EDT; Practice putting green opens at 7:45am EDT; 1st tee time (#1 tee) will be at 8:50am EDT; 1st tee time (10th tee) will be at 8:55am EDT. Round 1 Starting Times are delayed by 1hr 50min total.

[PGA Championship @PGAChampionship]

At this time all facilities are closed at Oak Hill Country Club due to a frost delay. Additional information will be provided by 7am EDT.

[Adam Moeller @AdamMoeller]

.@JohnPDaniels and I visited 8 golf courses over the last 1.5 days all with winter injury. If you have winter injury, you’re not alone!

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Courses in parts of the Northeast have experienced winter injury on putting greens. The focus now shifts to recovery, which will require a delayed opening of greens in many cases. Here's an update on where things stand and strategies for moving forward ➡️https://t.co/2mkdR8HjTV

[Adam Moeller @AdamMoeller]

Another golf course visit.. another case of winter damage. Such a frustrating way to start the season.

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Unfortunately, we’re seeing some winter injury on Poa annua greens at courses in PA, NJ, NY, and CT. It’s going to take a month or two for some greens to recover. DM for help on recovery programs or long term prevention.

[GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY @GCImagazine]

The incomparable Terry Buchen is back equipment hacks from Lucas Lownes (@Aspe_Turf) of Aspetuck Valley CC in Connecticut and @rknapp33 of Stock Farm Club in Montana. Great finds, as always: https://t.co/6HcEhZ2Fqf

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

With days getting shorter but plenty of golfers still eager to play, adding back-nine tee times to accommodate the increased play can be tempting. Zach Nicoludis explains why that decision can negatively impact course maintenance and the golfer experience👉https://t.co/3gc2ti0ZUu

[Evan Schiller @Evan_Schiller]

The 13th Hole “Alps” at Aspetuck CC is grassed and looking 🔥🔥🔥 Grat work here by @LesterLGeorge @Aspe_Turf and @odonnell_jon #golfcourserenovation #golfcoursephotos

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

Last two of the new greens aerified!

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

It’s 2/3 rule for rough, correct? 🤣

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

1/3 rule null and void!

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

11 will be closed out tomorrow with sod! Bunkers are sprayed ⁦@Billy_Bunker⁩ and sand being added! First roll on nursery plugs, turned out a tractor was the implement!

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

New tees getting a “break in” punch, helping perfect the surface!

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

Finished last green in the dark yesterday, what a great feeling to have spring aerification behind us! Well almost, couple of fairways to clean up. Approaches and tees are the only areas left to punch/clean up.

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

Day one of spring aerification complete. Crew knocked it out of the park! 1 green and 1 fairway left on front, with another smooth day we’ll complete the back holes tomorrow. Plugs dumped and ready for dispersal on our new nursery (old 13th green location).

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

Closing out areas, finally!

[Lucas Lownes @Aspe_Turf]

First mow of new greens. Look good, rooting great, and feel firm!

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Spring is an exciting time for golfers, but it also requires patience with the course conditions and maintenance practices you’re likely to encounter. Here are a few things to expect ➡️