The Brookstone Golf & Country Club Greens Committee met on July 2, 2014. They discussed ongoing maintenance and improvement projects at the golf course, including aerification, sod installation, addressing winter kill areas, and installing additional bunker rakes. They also discussed updates on removing contamination, addressing vandalism issues, and suggestions from members Mr. Talley, Mr. Wilson, and Mrs. Welch. The next Greens Committee meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2014.

1. Brookstone Golf & Country ClubBrookstone Golf & Country Club
Greens Committee MeetingGreens Committee Meeting
July 2, 2014July 2, 2014

2. AgendaAgenda
 WelcomeWelcome
 Golf Course UpdateGolf Course Update
 Contamination Removal UpdateContamination Removal Update
 VandalismVandalism
 Suggestions = Mr. Talley, Mr. Wilson &Suggestions = Mr. Talley, Mr. Wilson &
Mrs. WelchMrs. Welch
 Suggestion BoxSuggestion Box

3. Golf Course UpdateGolf Course Update
 Aerification = Completed (10-14 Days Recovery)Aerification = Completed (10-14 Days Recovery)
 Tee Sod Installation = Tuesday(July 1)Tee Sod Installation = Tuesday(July 1)
 Winter Kill Areas = Continuous Fertilization & AerificationWinter Kill Areas = Continuous Fertilization & Aerification
 Cart Directional Signs = Installed (June 27)Cart Directional Signs = Installed (June 27)
 Additional Bunker Rakes = Ordered (Delivery within 2 weeks)Additional Bunker Rakes = Ordered (Delivery within 2 weeks)
 Topdress Tees and Aerify = (July 8 & 9)Topdress Tees and Aerify = (July 8 & 9)
 New Approach Height Areas = #6 & #13New Approach Height Areas = #6 & #13
 ROUGH ???????? (Member Comments)ROUGH ???????? (Member Comments)
 Questions ??????? or Comments ……..Questions ??????? or Comments ……..

4. Contamination Removal UpdateContamination Removal Update
 Phase 3 = ImplementedPhase 3 = Implemented
 Small Areas are 90% filledSmall Areas are 90% filled
 Focus on Completing Existing Areas byFocus on Completing Existing Areas by
July/AugJuly/Aug
 Questions ??????? Or Comments …….Questions ??????? Or Comments …….

5. VandalismVandalism
 Pulled Ropes & Thrown into Creeks
 150 & 250 Poles Thrown into Creeks & Woods
 Ruts Throughout Holes #12 - #17
 Implement Plan to Relieve or Eliminate Issues
 Questions ?????? Or Comments …….

6. Suggestion Box = Mr. WilsonSuggestion Box = Mr. Wilson
 Harrison H.S. = Spoke with Mark Avery (Head GolfHarrison H.S. = Spoke with Mark Avery (Head Golf
Professional) will speak to Coach for possible time to sandProfessional) will speak to Coach for possible time to sand
divotsdivots
 Signs In Fairways = Completed (June 27)Signs In Fairways = Completed (June 27)
 Divot Sand Box #1 = Ordered (2), delivery within next 2 weeks,Divot Sand Box #1 = Ordered (2), delivery within next 2 weeks,
hold divot bottles, replace empty with full bottleshold divot bottles, replace empty with full bottles
 Green Divot Sand = 3X expense as white sandGreen Divot Sand = 3X expense as white sand
 Maintenance Vehicle Traffic = Staff meeting (June 25) directedMaintenance Vehicle Traffic = Staff meeting (June 25) directed
all golf course maintenance personnel to not drive or park nearall golf course maintenance personnel to not drive or park near
or on adjacent putting surface areas, unless designated by Golfor on adjacent putting surface areas, unless designated by Golf
Course Maintenance Management TeamCourse Maintenance Management Team

7. Suggestions = Mr. TalleySuggestions = Mr. Talley
 Swampy Area #13 = Possible capex project for 2015, additional slope necessary toSwampy Area #13 = Possible capex project for 2015, additional slope necessary to
capture amount of water flow, move irrigation, regrade slope, installation of newcapture amount of water flow, move irrigation, regrade slope, installation of new
turfgrass. Continuous push mowing & pumping when wet & spray herbicides forturfgrass. Continuous push mowing & pumping when wet & spray herbicides for
weeds (Ongoing)weeds (Ongoing)
 Pin Positions = Discuss with Mark Avery of possible change and reason why there arePin Positions = Discuss with Mark Avery of possible change and reason why there are
not 5 placement areasnot 5 placement areas
 Rotation of Tees = Daily during growing season (March – October), Based on amountRotation of Tees = Daily during growing season (March – October), Based on amount
of play during non-growing season (November – February)of play during non-growing season (November – February)
 Cartersville Country Club = 18,000 roundsCartersville Country Club = 18,000 rounds
 Brookstone Golf & Country Club = estimated 24,000 roundsBrookstone Golf & Country Club = estimated 24,000 rounds
 Trees Hazard #3 = Follow-Up with HOA to Determine Property OwnershipTrees Hazard #3 = Follow-Up with HOA to Determine Property Ownership
 #12 Blue Tee = New Sod Installation (July21) – regrade for additional drainage#12 Blue Tee = New Sod Installation (July21) – regrade for additional drainage
 Bunker rakes = many different types, we use standard rake size in the industryBunker rakes = many different types, we use standard rake size in the industry

8. Suggestions = Mr. TalleySuggestions = Mr. Talley
 Out of Bounds = Survey necessary to plot boundary linesOut of Bounds = Survey necessary to plot boundary lines
 Dredging of small pond on #3 = Potential Capex Item in 2015Dredging of small pond on #3 = Potential Capex Item in 2015
 Small Bunker #14 = Potential Capex Item in 2015Small Bunker #14 = Potential Capex Item in 2015
 Bunker #15 = Potential Capex Item in 2015Bunker #15 = Potential Capex Item in 2015
 QUESTIONS????????QUESTIONS????????

9. Suggestions = Mrs. WelchSuggestions = Mrs. Welch
 #17 Regrassed (Center) Next Week, Will move#17 Regrassed (Center) Next Week, Will move
Tee Markers in Fairway Until Ready for PlayTee Markers in Fairway Until Ready for Play
 Cart Path Only = #5, #6, #9Cart Path Only = #5, #6, #9
 Ball Washers & Trash CansBall Washers & Trash Cans

10. Ken Hultz
Regional Director
Carl Collins
D.O.M
General Manager
Mark Turner
Joey Franco
G.C.S
Joey Franco
G.C.S

11. Geese removalGeese removal

15. ConclusionConclusion
 Review of PresentationReview of Presentation
 Discussion ForumDiscussion Forum
 Future Discussion Items for Next MeetingFuture Discussion Items for Next Meeting
Next Greens Committee MeetingNext Greens Committee Meeting
August 5, 2014 (TUESDAY 6:00 PM)August 5, 2014 (TUESDAY 6:00 PM)
Golf Course Maintenance FacilityGolf Course Maintenance Facility
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!