Fall is in full swing at Swope Memorial and as always that marks the bookend of our traditional season. While a much-appreciated relief from the summer heat Fall does bring many challenges of its own to the daily maintenance of the course. With the cooler winds comes many exciting changes Superintendents love to tackle before the winter fully hits us.
Many tout Swope as the best place to play fall golf in Kansas City, albeit biased I have to agree. With the timeless design showcasing multiple scenic views, to the hundreds of mature trees changing to their autumn colors, not many courses can compare.
Fall brings many opportunities for us as Superintendents to make changes to the course that will offer benefit to the golfers for seasons to come. As you will have seen there are many areas at Swope that have been seeded and are showing great germination. Like many neighboring course Swope also participates in the best turf practice of an early Autumn Aerification. This is crucial for the longevity and playability of the greens for years to come. We hope to see you out on the course soon to enjoy all that fall golf at Swope Memorial has to offer.
