08/12/2026
The golf course will be closed to all traffic including non golfer traffic due to the application of Curfew. Below is some information on the process.
QUESTION: What is being done to the course? What is that odor? Answer: We are applying Curfew® soil fumigant to the course to control a particularly troublesome pest–plant parasitic nematodes, which live in the soil underneath the turf at the roots. That smell is the active ingredient in Curfew, which should go away shortly after application. Curfew dissipates within 24 – 48 hours. QUESTION: What are nematodes? Answer: Plant parasitic nematodes are slender, legless, transparent roundworms varying in size from 1⁄300 to 1⁄3 of an inch. They are parasites that must feed on living plant tissue, like turf grass roots. Some species feed on turf by inserting a “stylet” into turf root cells and sucking out the cell contents. Others feed on the outer surface of turf roots. A single female nematode may produce up to 500 eggs, which can take years to hatch! QUESTION: What is a soil fumigant? Answer: Soil fumigants are chemicals that are injected as liquids below the soil surface. The liquid then volatilizes (changes from liquid to gas) and moves through the soil to kill targeted pests. The importance of soil fumigation in the control of plant parasitic nematodes is well documented. Unchecked, these pests can severely damage the turf. QUESTION: Why is it necessary? Answer: Even with proper levels of nutrients, water and oxygen, turf growth and playability can decline over time due to nematode damage. They have the potential to kill large areas of turf. On a golf course, for example, this ruins the course’s appearance and even interferes with play. Additionally, nematode damage weakens turf, making it more susceptible to other pests. QUESTION: Are plant parasitic nematodes harmful to people or pets? Answer: No.
Notice will be given when the course will be reopened.