GCM Update 4-16-24

Overseed Transition 

Ten straight months of above average temperatures and consistent rain events this spring has the golf courses slightly ahead of the calendar schedule. The GCM team has already dropped mowing heights to allow more sunlight to hit the soil which will encourage bermudagrass growth. This process is extremely critical to our transition from overseeding, and shifts the competitive advantage from the cool season grass (ryegrass) to the warm season grass (bermuda). All overseeded areas are currently mowed at 0.450" and we will slowly continue to work down until the bermuda has reached full growth potential. The GCM team is confident this year's transition will be smoother than last year. There will always be areas that do not transition well and we will react quickly to resolve any issues.

Small Project Update

The GCM team has been repairing and staining the wood fence around the cart storage area and the GCM Facility. We are fortunate to have so many talented people that want to make Stonebriar the best.


Recent Rain Events

Seven day rain cycles are a real thing in Texas. For several weeks, we received rain events on Thursdays, then it switched to Mondays. Looking a the forecast, we are about to switch back to Thursdays. While the rain can be frustrating, we will take whatever we can get before summer. Here are a few visuals of what the GCM cleans up after heavier rain events.



























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