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Page 7Golf CornerGolf News- Jeff Hunter, Director of GolfAs spring springs, now is the time to getinvolved, play more golf, bring out thoseguests, and enjoy your club. Our list ofactivities on and off the course is long anddiverse and we encourage all of you to getinvolved. Whether it is the SWGA, MGA,GGG, THE GAME, or Junior Golf, Callthe Pro Shop and we will be happy to helpget you started.Thank You for Being a Member!Jeff HunterCONGRATULATIONS TOCHAD KERR, DICK LOMBARDO, BUCK WROTENFOR THE VICTORY IN THE 2011 MGA SCRAMBLEHELD ON FEBRUARY 12!Travis Moore,Director of Golf CourseSpring Weed Control and FertilitySpring is fast approaching and we are busygetting both courses ready for the upcominggrowing season. As the temperatures begin towarm up, I often get many questions fromgolfers regarding spring fertilization and weedcontrol for their home lawns. The best time tofertilize warm season turfgrass such as bermudaor St. Augustine occurs when the grass is actively growing. Theplant must be growing in order to take up the nutrients that are applied.Generally speaking, warm season grasses will begin to actively growwhen the nighttime low temperature and the daytime high temperatureadd up to at least 150. While it is tempting to apply fertilize right now, Iwould suggest waiting a few weeks in order to get the most out of yourapplication. There are several different fertilizers available at local homeimprovement stores and nurseries. The best way to addres your yard’sfertility needs is to have a soil test completed. This is a fairly easy andinexpensive task. For more information on soil testing visit http://soiltesting.tamu.edu/. A balanced fertilizer such as 13 (N)-13 (P)-13 (K)should be fine for most spring applications. Always, be sure to properlycalibrate the spreader and evenly apply the material. Spring is also agood time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to help eliminate manysummer annual weeds. Fortunately, you can apply a fertilizer that containsthe pre-emergent herbicide, taking care of both applications atonce. A popular formulation is a balanced fertilizer such as a 15-5-10 ora 13-13-13 that contains Barricade (prodiamine). Always be sure to readthe entire label, accurately apply the product, and follow any wateringinstructions. Please do no hesitate to contact me with questions regardingyour home lawn or other course maintenance issues and any time.Fairway FeatsLarry Roper- SHOT HIS AGE!Barry Stevens–HOLE IN ONE #15 (S)Frank Felicella- HOLE IN ONE #18 (S)Pete Crocitto–DOUBLE EAGLE #17 (S)LIVE ENTERTIANMENT“Something Blue”WITH DANCE FLOORGGG Guest Day3:00pm Lesson3:30pm GolfMardi Gras Party After PlayEnchanted RockVODKA TASTINGCASH BAR Drink Specials$10.00 COVER FOR THE BANDEmail Stacy atsemtner19224@hotmail.com