Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The Chalk Creek wash is the largest wash in our community. In the past, heavy storms caused damage to the wash and golf course and threatened homes. As a result, a program was established to maintain the wash and minimize the threat from heavy storms. A key element to the ongoing maintenance of the wash is a series of inspections to determine the condition of the creek and identify potential threats to surrounding properties. The Properties Committee, together with HOA staff, will conduct an inspection during April. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the committee calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair Jane Moody 202-657-3058 jane.moody2@gmail.com
The Tipster Editorial Committee is looking for new members with previous editorial experience. To apply, go to the SCOV homepage www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer Application and fill out the online form. If you have questions, call the committee chair or one of the members listed on page 2 of any Tipster.
Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086
Spring is finally here as the weather warms up and the Bermuda grass is starting to grow. Again, we appreciate and thank you for understanding how important it was not to overseed this winter season to allow for the improvement of the long-term health of the golf course. You will certainly see the dividends in course conditions during the transition this spring, summer and into next season. The Cure for Cancer event last month was a huge success, and thank you to all who participated and donated to the cause. We raised well over $40,000 for the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The Men’s 18-Hole Member Invitational is scheduled for April 8-9. All leagues are wrapping up their main tournament events this month, and we all look forward to the construction project with the Activity Center being completed next season to allow for meeting space and luncheons. Our Chip & Putt event on Thursdays continues through this month on April 14 and 28, starting at 4:30 PM. You can play up to six people per group. The entry fee is $15 pp for golf, prizes, and dinner on the terrace. Sign up online through the reservation system or call the Pro Shop at 520825-3110. This month’s Yappy Hour will be Thursday, April 21, from 4-5 PM, on the driving range tee. There will be drink specials
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and treats for the dogs. Social dogs with up-to-date shots are welcome and leashes are required. The driving range will close at 3:30 PM for a clean pick of all the range balls in the wash and desert areas. Volunteers are appreciated in helping us collect the balls. Next month we will announce our new rates and membership plans for our fiscal year starting July 1, 2022. We look forward to enjoying the golf course conditions this spring and thank everyone for their support in playing golf.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
There were many agronomic reasons for not overseeding the fairways this season. Controlling persistent weeds in fairways is difficult when overseeded with winter ryegrass, and the biggest reason of all is to give the underlying Bermuda grass a break from the ryegrass competition. More time was also spent on other projects like drainage and desert clearing around tee boxes, For over twenty years, most of the fairways were overseeded each fall. The exception was one year when we skipped overseeding as part of the two or four-hole rotation. The constant overseeding is very tough on the Bermuda grass, especially when it is irrigated with reclaimed water that introduces large amounts of salts. Combined with the surface competition of the ryegrass for sunlight and nutrients, the salts have a negative impact on the Bermuda grass roots. This year the Bermuda grass will not have any thin or bare areas in early summer and will be much more dense than previous summers. However, even though the fairways will be in very good condition, they will still require the usual maintenance practices that are performed each summer. In June the fairways will be aerified and topdressed. During the later summer months, the fairways will be verticut several times to maintain thatch levels and improve growth patterns. Growth regulators will be applied to slow the growth rate and prevent excess clippings and scalping from mowers. Not overseeding was just another part of the yearly maintenance of the golf course. All the other maintenance practices are still required to continually improve the health of the course.
Golf Advisory Chair Eileen Buskirk 206-450-6146 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3 It’s said, “April showers bring May flowers.” Around here, we’re hoping April showers bring fairway grass. To help create the best possible conditions, please remember to fill your divots with the right mix and please fix your No parking ball marks. I know, it’s been a while since we had to be reminded about that.
April 2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster
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