tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40777033680293978112024-03-19T03:46:22.058-05:00Indian Creek Turf TalkA behind the scenes glance at the maintenance of Indian Creek Golf Course.Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-28877583744303878202017-05-05T08:48:00.000-05:002017-05-05T08:55:17.986-05:00My Reasoning for Aerification<div class="MsoNormal">
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Aerifcation isn’t fun for anyone involved. I grew up
playing the game so I genuinely understand aerifications short term effects on
putting quality. No one dislikes disrupting a putting surface more than I do
but I assure you all that it is a necessary evil and the benefits are felt long
after recovery. I would bore you with the intricacies and the science behind
the benefits of aerification so I won’t get too into the weeds. However, I do
think you all deserve to have a better understanding of why I aerify. I will
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The most widely and publicly accepted reasons for
aerification are to remove thatch and relieve compaction. In general, this is
true, and we do use aerification, to varying degrees, as a tool to accomplish
these two things. However, compaction isn’t a super critical issue on greens
constructed with sand as ours are. <b>*Side
note: I have no experience with push-up greens profiles so my thoughts here
only pertain to sand profile greens*.</b> Core aerification has its greatest
impacts on compaction in heavier, finer textured soils commonly found in
fairways and rough areas. And, as for thatch management, aerifications benefit isn’t
so much the physical removal of the thatch layer as it is the creation of a
healthier soil environment where thatch accumulation can be slowed and thatch
breakdown can be accelerated. Don’t get me wrong, core aerification does in
fact remove thatch but when you do the math the total volume of thatch removed in
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For me, and I try and only ever speak for myself, it
essentially comes down to preventing anaerobic (non-oxygenated) condition’s by
providing fresh, clean, un-obstructed sand channels that allow adequate gas
exchange throughout the root zone. For me it’s really that simple, I aerify to
promote gas exchange. There are certainly a number of secondary and tertiary
reasons for aerification, but allowing the root zone to “breathe” is the reason
I aerify. In fact, a majority of the secondary and tertiary benefits are simply
direct and indirect effects of a healthy, oxygenated root zone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So… although I know, in the short term, aerifcation isn’t an
ideal situation I assure you it’s well worth it. I really appreciate your
understanding and patience with the process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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from a green that does a wonderful job of showing the sand channels created
during aerification. This particular plug still has visible sand channels from
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<b>An Important Note: In this industry there are numerous thought’s,
ideas, process’, principal’s, etc.… when it comes to managing a golf facility.
Please remember that what I say here only pertains to me and my approach. I
don’t ever want to speak on behalf of anyone but myself. I will never comment
on another’s facility and nothing you read here should ever be perceived as a
commentary on what someone else is or is not doing. My articles are not arguments
for what is the right or wrong way to do something. They are simply an explanation
of why I do what I do (and what I do is far from perfect). <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-18947586646499367152017-05-05T08:45:00.001-05:002017-05-05T09:06:13.317-05:00Why We Avoid Trafficking Frosty Turf<div class="MsoNormal">
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is here and this year’s golf season has gotten off to a cool and wet start.
Frost delays are a certainty in spring and although we are rapidly approaching
the end of the frost season it is not uncommon for frost potential to linger
into May. I get the impression that not a lot is understood about frost and its
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elasticity to withstand wear and tear from the mechanical stresses of cart and
golfer traffic. When the leaf blade is frozen, the turfgrass becomes rigid and
its ability to withstand mechanical stress is compromised. Cold temperatures
can lead to the formation of ice crystals within the intercellular spaces of
the leaf blade. These intercellular spaces are essentially the voids that exist
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placed on the leaf blade, the sharp edges of these ice crystals pierce the
plants cell walls resulting in cell collapse. Imagine what happens when you
pierce a water balloon with a needle. This is essentially what happens when ice
crystals protrude a cell wall. Once the plant loses the rigidity provided by
the cells turgor, or hydraulic pressure, the plant will collapse. This is the
primary reason we delay play on the golf course until we are frost free. It is
not because we want more time to enjoy our morning coffee, although that would
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that temperatures do not have to drop to 32°F to experience frost. Also, keep
in mind that a golf course has a number of different micro-climates, and warmer
temperatures, around, let’s say, a clubhouse doesn’t guarantee the rest of the
course is in the clear. We have found 5 - 8 degree differences in areas on our
course and I am sure this is the case with a number of facilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It puts pressure on the pro shop staff, prevents the grounds crew from prepping
the course, and it throws off the golfer’s schedule. Unfortunately, though, it
is a reality so please be patient and understand it is out of our control. The
facility will have you on the course as soon as Mother Nature allows.</span></div>
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ideas, process’, principal’s, etc.… when it comes to managing a golf facility.
Please remember that what I say here only pertains to me and my approach. I
don’t ever want to speak on behalf of anyone but myself. I will never comment
on another’s facility and nothing you read here should ever be perceived as a
commentary on what someone else is or is not doing. My articles are not
arguments for what is the right or wrong way to do something. They are simply an
explanation of why I do what I do (and what I do is far from perfect). </b></div>
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-66401065330990257862016-05-06T14:03:00.002-05:002016-05-06T14:03:56.356-05:00Spring Greens AerificationSpring aerification is in the bag and the process finished up without a hitch. Mother Nature and the clubhouse staff took care of things and made our job much more efficient. Thanks to you both! <br />
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There are a numbers of posts from years back describing the importance of aerification on greens so this year I decide to provide a video documentation of the process. I can promise you all that it is thrilling footage! The link below takes you to a YouTube video of our aerification process and some of the management process that will follow. <br />
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-44638697841762743382016-04-28T20:31:00.001-05:002016-04-28T20:57:51.420-05:00April Hail Storm<br />
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April 27th's hail storm at Indian Creek was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Hail and rain rates exceeded 5 inches an hour. <span style="text-align: center;">We were fortunate the hail was small and caused very little damage.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> Bunkers did need some repair work but the crew knocked that out today. Mowing was all but shut down today and this sets us back going into the weekend. We have our work cut out for us tomorrow but the we will certainly work hard to catch up as quickly as we can. All things considered the course escaped relatively unscathed and we are grateful for that. The storm was actually pretty awesome and I am glad I was on site to witness it.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Below is a link to a YouTube channel with video footage of the aftermath. Sorry its shaky. I was recording while driving and holding onto children.</span><br />
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The most important process of the new season is charging up the irrigation system. Fortunately it appears everything overwintered well and is holding tight, so far. Now its a matter of avoiding any major malfunctions for the next 9 months. Our fingers are crossed.</div>
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department at Indian Creek Golf Course is currently hiring individuals for the
2016 golf season. We offer some flexible scheduling and will try and coordinate
with your extracurricular summer activities. If you love the game of golf or
enjoy working outdoors this job is a great fit. Starting pay is $9.00/hour and
benefits include discounted golf, food, and golf shop merchandise. If you are a
hardworking, responsible individual looking for a fun and unique work
experience we would love to have you on our team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-33122383107160189802016-01-04T14:47:00.000-06:002016-01-04T14:47:02.251-06:00Nebraska Golfer: Winter Edition
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Below is my article for the winter edition of the Nebraska Golfer Magazine. This magazine is presented by the NGA and they always do a fine job. Here is a link to the winter edition. Take some time to read through it. </div>
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What a fall we have had up to this point in the year! In my
time in the industry, I can’t recall a better scenario for our golf course as
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Temperatures were consistently above normal, but not so
warm that they prevented the dormancy process. We have experienced some cooler
stretches, but avoided the extreme cold snaps and fluctuations that could cause
damage to the turf before it was completely dormant. The
warmer than normal weather was enjoyable and with any luck this will be the overall trend this winter.<br />
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Soil moisture levels are also in good shape. Our recent
precipitation events have been timely, consistently spaced apart and long in
duration. We had a number of day long rain/snow events. Drawn out
precipitation events allow for maximum moisture absorption into the soil
profile. This absorption process had added value as most came after everyone had blown out
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As winter sets in, superintendents prepare to deal with
the unique set of challenges the season presents. Drought, wind exposure,
extreme temperatures, and ice are a few of the most obvious challenges. One of
the most difficult, however, might be making the decision of whether or not to
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The golfer and superintendent often find themselves in
disagreement on this topic. It can become a highly charged conversation with course
owners and board members as well.This is understandable though as the effect
of winter play is rarely visible in real time. The effects of winter play are
subtle, accumulating, and long lasting. Often times the damage incurred over
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The turf plant is actually quite tough and capable of recovery
from significant injury when actively growing. During the growing season, the
plant has the ability to regenerate tissue and recovery from damage in
relatively short order. This recuperative ability is lacking, however, when the
turf is dormant. The damage caused during winter play will persist until the
next growing season. Repeated damage accumulates over time and can severely
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Soil compaction caused from winter play is even more
difficult to visualize or quantify but the effects are real. If soil moisture
levels are high, compaction becomes a real issue. Soils rely on a number of processes
for drying out during the summer months. Evaporation, evapotranspiration, and
water movement through the soil profile are processes that dry soils. All of
these processes are significantly hindered in the winter. Cool temperatures
slow evaporation, dormant turf has less need for evapotranspiration and frozen
soil profiles prevent water movement and drainage. This leaves partially thawed
and saturated soils prone to severe compaction. Again, this is a cumulative
problem and one that won’t show its symptoms until the next growing season.</div>
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Finally, if play is allowed on a partially thawed soil
profile, the potential for root shearing becomes greater. When soils are thawed
they are, for lack of a better term, flexible. As you walk, the plant and its
root zone shifts under your weight. The soil “flexibility” cushions the root
and allows it to shift with the soil. When a soil is partially frozen the interface
between the frozen and thawed soils becomes a shear point. As the thawed soil
moves under the weight of a golfer, the frozen soil, which contains the bottom
portion of the root system, remains static. This can cause roots to tear at
this interface. Once again, this is another issue that isn’t visible and
doesn’t show its symptoms until the growing season.</div>
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It is easy to assume that superintendents are simply being
over protective when they are trying to curtail winter play, but understand
that in most cases, there are legitimate reasons that these decisions are made.
Do we sometimes err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not to
allow winter play? Probably, but that is because it is very difficult to assess
its effects on turf health. We must strike a balance between appeasing the
customer, generating revenue, and protecting the course during in its most
vulnerable time. We weigh all these factors, then try and make the best
decision for everyone involved. <br />
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We all appreciate your patience regarding the decision
making process and always invite any questions.</div>
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I have had a great time contributing to the publication this
year. I appreciate the opportunity and hope to continue next year. Have a great
holiday season.</div>
Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-57251816404518802772015-11-25T11:07:00.000-06:002015-11-25T11:12:52.920-06:00Parking Lot RepairLast week we finished up removing and replacing 1/5th of our parking lot. While its not a glamorous renovation project it certainly needed to be done. Considering are parking lot is 5 acres we chose to do the work in sections. We focused on finishing the main drive into the facility this year and will likely continue into the main parking area next fall. In total we removed 30,000 square feet of 6" concrete and replaced it with 8". With fingers crossed we hope this slab will last until I have retired?<br />
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We were definitely concerned starting this process so late in the year. If the weather turned on us it was possible the project could have been halted, but mother nature provided excellent weather and the process was finished in very short order.
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Projects like this don't stir up excitement like bunker renovations but they are very important. Thanks to the crew at B and B Concrete and Construction for the hard work and a job well done.</div>
Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-14635009288934008042015-10-14T13:35:00.000-05:002015-10-17T21:51:37.818-05:00Fall Has ArrivedThe NGA recently published their fall edition of Nebraska Golfer Magazine. Its is always very well done and this issue does a nice job of highlighting this past years NGA events. Its a nice read and if you make it all the way the very end you'll find my contribution. The link to the online version is below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nebgolf.org/nebraska_golfer/fall_2015/edition8/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.nebgolf.org/nebraska_golfer/fall_2015/edition8/index.html</a><br />
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Also please take the time to read my article from the spring edition of Nebraska Golfer Magazine. <br />
It was written about a very important topic facing our industry. The link below will direct to the online version below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nebgolf.org/nebraska_golfer/spring_2015/ngaedition7/index.html" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">http://www.nebgolf.org/nebraska_golfer/spring_2015/ngaedition7/index.html</a><br />
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As we get ready to put a bow on the season ( weather should be good for a while though so get out and play!!!) we want to take the time to get some customer feedback. We had a good season but can always get better. Our goal is to provide a product that our customer can appreciate and your honest feedback is extremely important to us. We would appreciate you taking the time to respond the following questions.<br />
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the perspective of the golf course, what are some of the things that you
would like to see done differently?
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Indian Creek took second at the NTA fundraiser scramble</div>
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-30829374074019279392015-08-28T13:48:00.000-05:002015-08-28T13:48:08.123-05:00USGA Report<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once a year we get the opportunity to host a team of USGA agronomists at Indian Creek. This visit is something I really enjoy and the time we spend together is always very productive. Its nice to have another set of experienced eyes on the course to help us sort through any issues or to bring new ideas to the table. These guys travel the country and visit a number of other facilities so they bring with them a real wealth of knowledge. These visits are just another tool we use as we try and continue giving you the best product we can. Below is the USGA report we received following this years visit. I thought some of you may have some interest in its contents. Enjoy<br />
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<br />Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-73825957423181875042015-07-08T11:45:00.000-05:002015-07-08T11:46:45.318-05:00Indian Creek hosts 107th Nebraska Amateur<div class="MsoNormal">
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Indian Creek is honored to be chosen as the host course for
2015 Nebraska Amateur. This annual event begins July 27<sup>th</sup> and runs
through July 30<sup>th</sup>. This is an honor that isn’t bestowed to just
anyone and we are extremely grateful and excited about the opportunity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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An event of this level brings with it a set of expectations
and challenges, not only for the staff at Indian Creek, but also for our
customer. In order to provide the conditions required to identify the state’s
best player, we will need to make modifications to the way we maintain the
course now and through the event’s completion on July 30<sup>th</sup>. Most
changes will be minor and many will be appreciated by the customer, but some
will make the course play more difficult for the time being.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In particular, increased rough heights, although temporary,
may be an unwelcome change. “Why make the adjustment 3 weeks in advance?” This
is a valid question and there are multiple reasons. The simplest, and maybe
most important, reason is related directly to weather. The unseasonably cool,
wet weather has allowed us the ability to manipulate mowing heights in real
time through this first week of July, which is very uncommon. If weather
patterns remained unchanged we could get away with making height changes a week
out. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is unpredictable. Although today’s weather
would allow for height increases to occur closer to the event, odds are, we
will get hotter and drier and lose the ability to grow the rough out in short
order. We are trying to get ahead of that by establishing tournaments heights
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In regards to this issue, I cannot stress enough that this
is temporary. Every effort, including bringing in extra mowers from off-site on
the 30th, will go into reestablishing our normal mowing heights as soon as the
event concludes. Please understand that no one at our facility trivializes the
effect that long rough has on playability for any caliber of golfer. Our goal,
everyday, is to provide high-end playing surfaces that challenge the low
handicappers, yet allow the high handicappers an opportunity to enjoy a fun and
fair round. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Trying to manage a facility for both daily fee golf and high
level tournament play is difficult. We have a responsibility to you, our
customer, as well as the NGA and its event. We will do everything in our power
to try and find a balance in regards to course set up and we also ask for your
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For our most loyal and consistent customers, look at this as
an opportunity to show the state of Nebraska that Indian Creek deserves a seat
alongside the best facilities in the Midwest. Take pride in your course as we
prepare it for its biggest test to date.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you all for your loyalty and understanding as we
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although not nearly as effective as re-grading and adding drainage the addition of sand should, overtime, provide a drier medium for the crown of the plant. Hopefully, this will help us during any long wet stretches and winters melt and freeze cycles.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought these photos turned out pretty well so I posted them hoping it gets you motivated to play some golf as we approach Memorial Weekend. These photos were taken from a teebox Shawn Tordrup rebuilt last fall that sits on the east side of the creek. This tee most likely wont be in play this year, but it provides a nice new perspective to the hole.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greens are recovering from aerification at a pretty good pace, especially considering the cool temperatures we have dealt with. Had the temperatures been closer to average recovery would, without a doubt, be a few days further along. We raised the height of cut while the sand worked itself into the canopy and we are working that back down to our regular season height. Even though the signs of aerification are still evident there is little to no effect on ball roll </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">anymore. As the greens continue to heal we will shift our focus towards getting green speeds back to where we want them for the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aerification is always a hassle for golfers so I want to again express how much we appreciate your patience during the process. It is the most important cultural practice we perform on the greens all year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mother Nature might throw a few rain showers our way this weekend but by no means is a rain out guaranteed. Get your tee times booked now and enjoy the first official weekend of summer at Indian Creek.</span></div>
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-18772195708823579762015-05-05T11:43:00.000-05:002015-05-05T22:10:42.471-05:00There is a Reason for Cart Restrictions<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no decision a golf course makes that is less popular than deciding to restrict carts to paths. I understand the frustration and burden this places on the golfer, which is why this decision is never made without a lot of thought. It must be understood that when conditions are wet, the impact from just a few careless golfers or employees can be felt for a long time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the photos below, you see the ruts from traffic navigating through a wet area near a drain basin that was staked off. The percent slope to this basin was very low to begin with and now the ruts from the vehicle have created an area with no positive slope which is preventing water from reaching the drain. This is unfortunate because on this particular day we may have had 200 golfers on the course and the actions of one cart created an issue that, if not fixed ASAP, will create long term problems in this fairway. Fixing this issue will require some time and resources, but the biggest challenge will be allowing the damaged area time to recover while the rest of the fairway is in full use and under a regular management schedule.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The unfortunate reality is most golfers are aware and care enough to navigate a course correctly and with thought, but we have to manage for the minority that can't or don't care. Again, remember that a decision to place carts on paths is well thought out and is done to preserve the course conditions for you. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Also, please remember its not the proshop staff's fault, so give them a break. </span></div>
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</span>on<span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"> </span>wet<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">soil</span><span style="letter-spacing: 1.75pt; mso-font-width: 99%;"> </span>May<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">5,</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">2015</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">forecast</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>continues<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">look</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">wet</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>across<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">much</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">southern</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">
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</span>to<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>drive<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>across<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>an<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">excessively</span><span style="letter-spacing: 4.15pt; mso-font-width: 99%;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">wet</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">area</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>turf<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">can</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>have<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">season-long</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">impacts</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>on<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">turfgrass</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">
</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">quality.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 1.8pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Damage</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">can</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">include</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>soil<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">compaction,</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">which</span><span style="letter-spacing: 5.2pt; mso-font-width: 99%;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">typically</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">isn’t</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">visible</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;">
</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">until</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>summer<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">heat</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">drought</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">stress,</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">wheel</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>ruts<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>that<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">immediately</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">impact</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span>turf<span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">health</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing: 4.45pt; mso-font-width: 99%;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">recovery.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 1.8pt;">
</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Area</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"> </span>damaged<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">wheel</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>ruts<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">can</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">typically</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">
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</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">fix.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 1.75pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">Aeration</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">topdressing</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">can</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">help</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">reduce</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3pt;"> </span>compaction<span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> </span>but<span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">aren’t</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-72959394880032032192015-04-01T10:09:00.001-05:002015-04-01T10:09:15.596-05:00We Must Change the Perception
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">It
is no secret that there are multiple issues currently affecting the perception
and viability of the game we love. Issues dealing with slow play, dwindling
participation, and the increase in cost to maintain and operate facilities are
some of the more pressing ones. Another issue, or narrative, that is growing in
momentum is the idea that golf courses, more specifically golf course
superintendents, are bad for the environment. Movements to chastise and
dramatically curtail the tools superintendents have at their disposal are
growing in momentum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">On
the surface this is a very easy argument to make. By nature, maintaining turfgrass
at unnatural heights and under intense pressure from play requires the use of
inputs. Be it water, fertilizers, control products, etc…, a superintendent must
supplement the needs of the plant. In this vein, I suppose we are adding
something to the environment that might not otherwise be there. I can’t argue
that fact. Where this narrative jumps off the tracks is when it suggests that
these inputs are applied in excess and with no regard to their effects on the
environment. This opinion, which is more widespread than we want to believe, is
born from a simple lack of knowledge. Can I sit here and say with certainty
that EVERY superintendent manages their inputs with 100% efficiency? Or that
EVERY superintendent’s top priority is to mitigate their properties impact on
the environment? No, I cannot. What I can tell you with certainty is that all
GOOD superintendents genuinely take their impact on the environment into
account in anything they do. In this regard, there are significantly more GOOD superintendents
than there are bad and the bad are being weeded out faster than ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">By
nature, all GOOD superintendents value the environment as much or more than
anyone. Our viability and successes hinge on healthy ecosystems and the processes
that ensure environmental sustainability. Do you believe an abundant source of
clean water is not a valuable resource to a superintendent? How about a soil
system that is healthy and teaming with the microorganisms necessary for the
conversion of nitrogen? An unhealthy, out of balance ecosystem is a death
sentence for a GOOD superintendent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">In
addition, I have yet to visit a property that has the resources to apply inputs
at excessive levels. All superintendents run a cost center and usually operate
within a budget that allows for very little waste. This alone prevents the
irresponsible use of inputs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">This
topic is approaching the forefront of our industries challenges. Stats and data
can be created to defend both sides of the argument. This is a complex issue
that warrants open and thoughtful conversation and this article is not the
forum for this debate. I simply wanted to plant the seed that starts to dispel
the notion that superintendents are wanton offenders of the environment. I, along
with many of my industry colleagues, am passionate about our care for the
environment and strive daily to not compromise in my stewardship of it. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-83922788923196262952015-03-23T13:46:00.004-05:002015-03-23T13:46:51.993-05:00Reason for the Frost DelayIts pretty apparent spring is here and this years golf season is going to get off to an early start. Early spring weather brings with it dramatic temperature fluctuations and night time temperatures will most likely remain low through the near future. Morning frost delays are a given this time year and it is not uncommon for "frost season" to linger into May. I get the impression that not alot is understood about frost and its effect on turf so I hope the information below sheds some light on the subject.<br />
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Turfgrass relies on it’s elasticity to withstand the wear and tear of mechanical stress, i.e., golfer traffic. When the leaf blade is frozen, the turfgrass becomes rigid and its ability to withstand mechanical stress is dramatically compromised. Freezing temperatures can lead to ice crystals forming within the intercellular spaces of the leaf blade. Intercellular spaces are the spaces that exist between the plants cells. <br />
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When mechanical pressure is placed upon the leaf blade, the sharp edges of these crystals pierce the plants cell walls resulting in cell colapse and turf damage. Imagine what happens when you peirce a water ballon with a needle and that is, essentially, what happens when ice crytals protrude the a cell wall. Once the plant loses the rigidity provided by the cells turgor pressure the plant will colapse. This is the primary reason we delay play on the golf course until we are frost free.<br />
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It is important to note that temperatures do not have to reach 32°F to experience frost. Also, keep in mind the golf course has a number of different micro-climates, the warmest of which is the one surrounding the clubhouse. It is quite common to be frost-free on the range and #1 Gray Hawk yet have frost on the holes in our low lying creek lines. For example there is a pretty consistnet 5-7 degree temperature difference bewteen the teebox and the green on #1 of Black Bird.<br />
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Here are a couple examples of frost damage:</div>
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Cart damage on frosty turf</div>
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No one likes frost delays. It puts pressure on the pro shop staff, prevents the grounds crew from prepping the course, and it throws off the golfer’s schedule. Unfortunately, it is a reality so please be patient and understand it is out of our control. We will have you on the course as soon as Mother Nature allows.<br />
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We appreciate your patience. Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-69185616780289803882015-03-10T15:56:00.002-05:002015-03-10T15:56:23.200-05:00The Importance of a MentorThrough my years in the industry I have had the opportunity to work with and alongside some of the best in business. What I have learned form these men/women is priceless and not found in any book or classroom. <br />
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Todd Quitno of Lohmann Golf Design sent me some before and after photos from our renovation that he used for a recent presentation. It's going on five years since the project started and I had forgotten what the old layout was like andjust how much the design improved the course. I am sure you have seen some of these before but there were a few new ones I wanted to share:</div>
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I am always looking to bridge the communication gap that exists between the golfer, the golf professional and the superintendent. Fortunately, in doing that, I have had the privilege of contributing to the NGA's "Nebraska Golfer" publications this year. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated the opportunity. With any luck I will be able to continue this next season. The link below will take you to the third and final installment of the year.<br />
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If you love the game and want to further it's advancement, please think about joining and/or supporting the NGA. At the very least get busy on your game and support the NGA by participating in their 2015 Nebraska State Amateur Event at Indian Creek. The event is slated for the end of July and, as always, will showcase the best players from the area. <br />
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Join the NGA: <a href="http://www.nebgolf.org/membership.html">http://www.nebgolf.org/membership.html</a><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"></span><br />Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-30727733614133336562015-01-12T13:49:00.002-06:002015-01-12T13:49:56.012-06:00Winter Sign Repair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Outside of some extremely cold days here and there, winter hasn't treated us too badly thus far. A lot of work still goes on around the shop and with the cold settling in for the next couple of days, work has shifted back indoors, specifically to the golf course signage. </div>
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Between hole signs and traffic signs, we have quite a lot to go through. You don't realize the number of signs out there until they are piled up in the shop. This is a great job to work on when the weather isn't cooperating.<br />
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Every sign is repaired, sanded, stained, painted, and protected before it's ready to go back out in the spring. Those signs that are beyond repair are replaced with a new sign constructed, laid out and routed in-house.<br />
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-63973731003815765832014-12-13T10:52:00.002-06:002014-12-13T10:52:36.590-06:00Your Questions Answered HereThe Indian Creek Turf Talk blog has been up and running for a few years now. It has been fun to manage and is hopefully insightful for those of you that take the time to read its content. I have always tried to write about topics that I think would interest the golfer, Indian Creek customer, backyard farmer, and/or turf professional. I hope I have done a good job of that.<br />
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We all know the off-season can be long and by late winter golf can be a distant memory. I would like to keep you all engaged in the game and Indian Creek this winter but I need your help. I would like to use your input to drive some of the topics and conversation for future articles. Please feel free to offer up and send any questions, observations, or conversation topics to <a href="mailto:jimnedrow@gmail.com">jimnedrow@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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I have grown up around the golf industry my entire life so, although my specialty is agronomics, I would love to discuss any topic related to the game. This site is supposed to serve the readers so help me tailor my topics to best do that.<br />
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Here are few photos from the past season to help keep you inspired all winter long. Also, don't forget about the indoor practice facility/hitting bay's this winter. They provide a great opportunity to get some real swing feedback all year long.<br />
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<br />Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-11178457269561963312014-12-03T10:49:00.001-06:002014-12-13T10:53:21.606-06:00Ever Improving DrainageThis past fall, a lot of time was spent making minor improvements to increase the efficiency of our fairway drainage systems. Major improvements were previously made during the course renovation, but the heavy rains this past fall pointed out a number of areas that need continued improvement. Unfortunately a handful of those areas will take resources and shaping skills that we cannot provide in house and, for those, a master plan will be developed. Each area will be prioritized and fixed when time and resources allow. As for the smaller, more manageable areas, we are able to address those ourselves and we already made good strides this past fall.<br />
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The areas we focused on the last few months were areas that didn't surface drain as fast as we needed. This was due to a number of issues. Some areas didn't have adequate fall and the velocity of the draining water wasn't high enough to remove it from the playing surface fast enough. In other areas, the water simply had too much ground to cover before reaching a basin. <br />
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We went about fixing the insufficient slope issues in one of two ways. We either increased the percent slope along the entire run of the waterway through grading or by lowering the basin itself. These promoted higher water velocities along the run of the drainway and entering the basins. <br />
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The areas that simply relied on surface drainage for too long of a stretch were fixed by grading in and installing small inlets throughout the entire run of the waterway. <br />
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Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-19045460479721476632014-10-15T06:41:00.000-05:002014-10-15T06:41:14.759-05:00You Asked: Divots<br />
I am back! I know many of you have been anxiously waiting another “Turf Talk” post (sense the sarcasm), so I appreciate your patience. I had great intentions to resume regular blog posts a few weeks ago, but autumn is always a busy time around here. Our summer help leaves us just in time for aerification and over seeding, which means I often find myself taking part in the work too. I am not going to pretend that I am busting my butt as hard as the rest of the crew, but I do get out there a little more often than normal which pulls me away from things like the “Turf Talk” blog. Sprinkle in a busy 1-year old toddler to supplement our 3-year old, and spare time has been hard to find lately. We had a pretty good fall, minus all the rain, and the course is in good shape right now. This is hands down the best season to play so get out here before the weather turns.<br />
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I had a great question posed to me the other day that I wanted to share. The question was whether to replace a divot, or use the sand and seed bottles provided at the pro shop and our first tee complexes. Sometimes I forget that what seems like common knowledge to me is not something that most golfers know (or should know for that matter), so I wanted to take a quick minute to answer the question. <br />
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In almost every instance, use the sand and seed mix provided to you on your carts, at the clubhouse, and the first hole of every nine. Ninety-nine percent of the divots taken on the course do not contain enough root mass to survive the reestablishment period. What doesn’t succumb to displacement by a mower or drag mat will most likely dry up and wilt before a solid root system can take hold. Also, remember we have ryegrass fairways and ryegrass has a very quick germination period. This, combined with a higher seed to sand ratio of our mix, allows divots to recover from seed very quickly. <br />
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If you don’t happen to have the sand and seed mix with you and your divot is substantial, then by all means replace your divot. There is a small chance for reestablishment and a small chance is better than no chance at all. If you have mix with you and your divot lacks any realistic chance of survival, toss it out of the fairway. This keeps things looking cleaner and a member of our crew will fill it while on divot patrol. <br />
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Thanks for the question! You know who you are and keep them coming. I will continue to address topics that I feel are important and interesting to you all, but remember I do this for a living so what may be obvious to me may not be to you. Your questions and comments go a long way in steering the direction of this blog so keep them coming. After all, the goal of this page is to inform, entertain, and provide insight to the golfer. <br />
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Autumn is the prettiest time of year on the course so enjoy some photos from the other day.<br />
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</span>Jim Nedrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864131103562633375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077703368029397811.post-60188429563358841022014-08-08T14:00:00.000-05:002014-08-08T14:00:35.346-05:00Key Staff Members: Dusty Keiser<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Dusty Keiser</span> grew up in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Norfolk</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">NE</st1:state></st1:place>, and spent the majority of his youth on the sports field or in the field hunting. Through sport and outdoors activities he learned the value of hard work, team work and also gained a deep appreciation for the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Dusty attended the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Nebraska-Lincoln</st1:placename></st1:place>
and was a walk-on tight end for the Huskers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in business administration
and moved west to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Sidney</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">NE</st1:state></st1:place>, to take a job with Cabela's.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> He enjoyed his time at Cabela's and the outdoor opportunities that the Nebraska panhandle offered, but the corporate scene didn't light his fire. He eventually moved back to Omaha in 2009 and took a job as the Camping Director for the Mid America Council, Boy Scouts of America. In this role he managed 2,000 acres of land and 25,000 annual campers in both Iowa and Nebraska. Side note this was some of the best deer hunting ground I have ever seen. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The land management aspect of the his Camping Director role was the catalyst for his increasing interest in agronomy. Eventually this new found interest led him to Indian Creek 3 years ago. Dusty's passion for the environment and agronomy has enabled him to learn quickly and he was promoted to an assistant position earlier this year. He has been a valuable team member and continues to improve his eye for turf.</span></span></div>
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