Q&A with Aaron Disselkamp, CGCS

I’ve noticed some brown spots on the fairways. What are those and when might they go away?

This is Bermuda grass contamination in the fairways that was damaged by the winter. Some areas will recover as the season progresses, but we will also replace areas with sod to expedite the recovery in select areas.

Is this the same reason why the back half of the driving range tee is brown?

Yes, this will be re-sodded in mid-June.

What plans do you have in place to repair the Bermuda?

We have contracted a company to re-sod many of the damaged areas with Zoysia grass. As a result, you will notice some hole closures periodically in May. We will notify members on the tee sheet that day of any closures.

When will the greens fully heal after the aeration?

I expect significant improvements over the next 1-2 weeks.

How are the drainage solutions on holes, 6, 8 and 17 coming along?

These have been working very well; perhaps even better than expected.

LETTER From matt cheever, greens chairman

Members,

As your Greens Committee Chairman, I thought now would be a good time to give an update on the golf course. The drainage project we undertook in 2024 is proving to be a great success. Contrary to the appearance, the sod is coming in slowly but surely. You may notice some weeds in this new sod but only because Aaron Disselkamp, our Golf Course Superintendent, is not yet able to spray the chemical needed to eradicate the weeds without damaging the newly planted zoysia turf. As soon as Aaron deems the sod healthy enough to spray, he will apply as necessary to remove the weeds.

Spring is definitely here but only after a harsh winter. You will notice some brown spots in our fairways and the brown turf on the back of our driving range tee. This is damage from the cold temperatures this winter with Bermuda grass in the area taking a big hit. The Bermuda grass in our fairways is a common Bermuda that has crept into our zoysia over the years. The Bermuda grass on the back portion of the driving range is a type of Bermuda that is optimal for quick healing as needed on a range. Your Board of Directors is committed to improving these areas in the near future by allocating funds needed to help repair these areas. We appreciate your patience and we look forward to improving what is already a terrific golf course.

In closing, I would like to thank Aaron for the job him and his team are doing to give our members the best course conditions possible.

Matt Cheever,
Standard Club, Greens Chairman

Note: this letter was originally distributed to members via email on April 25, 2025.