Monday, February 3, 2014



          DECEMBER: 

The temperatures are starting to drop below freezing here at Red Hawk.  An important factor we have to watch out for during the winter season are frost delays.  Frost delays can be an inconvenience not only for our maintenance practices, but it also keeps us from getting play out early.  It’s very important to keep in mind that when frost forms on the course, we have to keep foot and cart traffic off or risk damaging or potentially killing the turfgrass.  We appreciate your understanding and recommend to always check-in with the golf shop for any delays or golf cart rules before you tee off.We are happy to report that we are on track with our course improvement projects.  We plan to utilize every moment of our winter season to improve playing conditions to keep Red Hawk a premier golf course.  For further updates on course conditions and ground under repair please contact the golf shop.    


-Red Hawk Golf Course Maintenance  


          NOVEMBER: 

On the agenda for the month of November, The Red Hawk Golf Course Maintenance Team is preparing for winter-time projects.   These projects will include drainage improvements around greens, inside sand traps, and in selected fairways.  We will also be continuing our sand trap edging and maintenance program throughout the winter.   We expect to perform these projects with as little disruption to play and will keep everyone informed with our progress. 
As we make the transition from fall to winter, we can expect to see playing conditions change.  The turfgrass growth will naturally slow down with lower temperatures.  Frozen temperatures will cause the course to firm up and speed up slightly as a result.  We ask for everyone’s help to repair ball marks and replace divots during their rounds.  If you have any questions regarding course conditions or projects going on around the course feel free to contact us through the golf shop. 
We appreciate everyone’s support and look forward to the months ahead.


-Red Hawk Golf Course Maintenance  


          OCTOBER:


We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful golf weather Las Cruces has to offer.  The golf course benefited from a wet September providing lush playing conditions.  We are striving to keep our regular maintenance practices on schedule while making your golf experience enjoyable.  We always appreciate your patience with this.  Our focus going into the colder months will be re-establishing weak turf areas.  Our primary work will be on #5 fairway, were you can already see some of our progress.  Other areas include high traffic areas around #1 and #9.  These spots and other key areas around the course will be marked as ground under repair until the turf is fully established.  If you have any questions regarding our maintenance practices don’t hesitate to talk to us on the course or contact us through the golf shop.

Play well and have a wonderful Red Hawk experience,


The Red Hawk Maintenance Team


          SEPTEMBER: 

The Red Hawk Golf Course Maintenance team is looking forward to a very busy Fall.  We plan to utilize these perfect weather conditions to continue our efforts to become a premier golf destination in New Mexico.  During the next few months you can expect to see some of our more aggressive agronomic practices to help alleviate soil compaction and improve overall turfgrass health.  These efforts will ensure more consistent quality playing conditions year round.  We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding for the sustainability of Red Hawk.  Another effort we are striving for is improving the golfer’s experience by making playable native areas around the golf course easier to find those stray shots we have from time to time.  We will also be restoring our notorious sand traps to their original beauty. 

As always, we enjoy serving our members and guests and hope you enjoy your time here with us.