1. Ingram65, (Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2005): thank you for visiting the course. I see that you played two days after a major storm. WE CANNOT MOW UNTIL THE MOWER CAN GET THROUGH THE TURF WI... Continue »

1. Ingram65, (Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2005): thank you for visiting the course. I see that you played two days after a major storm. WE CANNOT MOW UNTIL THE MOWER CAN GET THROUGH THE TURF WITHOUT GETTING STUCK FIRST. The rough was very long but unless we were carrying line trimmers throughout the course there was no option to lower the rough that day.

2. Swanky007, and mountainkid, thank you.

3. BrianH, thank you for playing Balboa. We just vertical mowed the greens yesterday. We will be cross vertical mowing them within the next two weeks. This will help to rid the bumpiness. We had a fungus problem leading up to the aeration on April 25-27. We have finally seen good signs of recovery from the treatment as well as the aeration itself. The vertical mowing will also help to rid signs of Poa annua seed heads (the white dots)

All- in- all, the course probably is looking pretty darn good (that's what people tell me). Some people think the course has never been better. I am happy with compliments but far from satisfied. I know summer is approaching soon ( along with heat).
I cannot help but love the results that I have seen in the past five months (thanks to the rain). We will be working very hard to perfect the course up and through the summer.

Please post questions while noting...

I work very hard at what I do. Changes cannot come over night, but I work for you above all so don't hesitate to give suggestions and critiques as well!


Kevin


BTW, please thank my three greenskeepers when you are pleased with the course (and blaim me when dissatisfied). They are incredibly dependable and are above all the main reason for your good luck games.

Played the course on 5/15, was probably some of the best conditions i have seen playing there, however the greens were punched recently and they putted like it was done yesterday,(bumpy and slow). i ... Continue »

Played the course on 5/15, was probably some of the best conditions i have seen playing there, however the greens were punched recently and they putted like it was done yesterday,(bumpy and slow). i will definatly be back out soon

Played twilight today, was able to finish 15 holes in 3.5 hrs. Greens in good condition. They will be aerating the course starting Apr 25.

Played twilight today, was able to finish 15 holes in 3.5 hrs. Greens in good condition. They will be aerating the course starting Apr 25.

my first time at Balboa, and i enjoyed it very much. compared to hansen dam, balboa is a much better course. if you have a chance give it a try, perfect for mid to high handicappers.

my first time at Balboa, and i enjoyed it very much. compared to hansen dam, balboa is a much better course. if you have a chance give it a try, perfect for mid to high handicappers.

first tee is pushed forward, and so are two others, due to being punched and sanded over, greens were medium fast, but bumpy

first tee is pushed forward, and so are two others, due to being punched and sanded over, greens were medium fast, but bumpy

the greens were great today, i may not have made any putts, but the greens were the best i have seen them in a while, consistent, smooth and not too many problem areas

the greens were great today, i may not have made any putts, but the greens were the best i have seen them in a while, consistent, smooth and not too many problem areas

Balboa Golf Course was in pretty good shape today. I always find that the months following their fall aeration the greens are at their best. Still a tad slow in spots but mostly smooth and very “stick... Continue »

Balboa Golf Course was in pretty good shape today. I always find that the months following their fall aeration the greens are at their best. Still a tad slow in spots but mostly smooth and very “sticky”. Look for the fairways to trend thinner as the weather gets colder and the rough to become non existent. Keep your eyes pealed when your ball leaves the fairway, we had some trouble on a few holes due to fallen leaves. On the up side the trees look gorgeous right now with the fall colors and the bunkers all have recently replaced or turned sand. Another bonus was the abundance of hawks soaring overhead. Man they are magnificent. We even saw one carrying off some prey. Interesting I didn’t see any of the pesky squirrels common to the course. I guess they’re either hiding or somebody’s dinner.

PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR BALBOA.

PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR BALBOA.

still a temp green on 2, and beware of west nile warnings

still a temp green on 2, and beware of west nile warnings