<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Conestoga Golf Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conestoga Golf Club]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:13:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rain results:]]></title><description><![CDATA[We got an average of about 0.5“ of rain yesterday throughout the course. 0.35” of that came in a matter of 10 minutes later yesterday...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/rain-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62447b1498c6056160354128</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:14:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_427ae1b080cd4fe9b30b769cea5b4ba4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proper divot repair:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conestoga is a bermudagrass golf course. Bermudagrass grows both horizontally and vertically, and can propagate new leaves and shoots...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/proper-divot-repair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62392f4d097dd9b417d6e94b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_16c35d919e9e4dbaadf41e97ed976a7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_232,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FROST vs FREEZE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frost delays are always some of the biggest inconveniences and troubles for a golf course during the winter months. I‘d like to try to...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/frost-vs-freeze</link><guid isPermaLink="false">621c4a83d8c2ae24376f3667</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_b17471cd3ef44804800aa41ee7f483c4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNGCSA:]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is much more to golf courses than meets the eye. The Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association has been working on a...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/sngcsa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61ce3e7d9c7cf5001640dcc6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:34:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/c6dba5_8784b7c8ee5e4c15a9b685ff7f343d76/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making the most out of a frosty situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frost delays can be a nuisance. Re organizing the morning maintenance plans on a daily basis is not my favorite thing to do, but it can...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/making-the-most-out-of-a-frosty-situation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61bcc02dd456d40016537998</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:02:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_f80d276c68314c65be3129584e21b8cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frosty frosty frosty]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the temperature below freezing today, the frost is nice a thick! At least we get to look at some beautiful scenery while we wait for...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/frosty-frosty-frosty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61bb6b305745f50016476a44</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:39:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_50fb5759659d4c9494679475baf951dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July drill and fill aerification channels staying prevalent:]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the photo, you’ll see a cup plug that was cut directly through a drill and fill channel from our summer project. These channels aren’t...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/july-drill-and-fill-aerification-channels-staying-prevalent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b826dfab76740016724ea8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:19:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_4478a4c2aacb4c5fb5967f96546202b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens venting:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Needle tining greens is complete, we try to do this process once a month to help with compaction from foot traffic, mower traffic, and...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/greens-venting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b7c4f1a4b9410016d7b006</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_8e62da52ef66463e984784ee1fc973fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We hope everyone has a great day today. We are extremely thankful for everyone that helps support this golf course, from the many golfers...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/happy-thanksgiving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">619f8c5e35c72c0016b2b52c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:06:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_ba89023c5acc46d989c8b6fd5485817b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compaction relief:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, along with our daily maintenance routines, we are aerifying traffic areas. Cart traffic and foot traffic are big concerns for...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/compaction-relief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">619e5b30f392370016acb06b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:41:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/c6dba5_9dcac38d526b47b7b95987ad0d44a2c4/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairway venting:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we are venting fairways, allowing oxygen into the root zone and releasing built up CO2. This is a beneficial practice for plant...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/fairway-venting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618c2981ff546a0016e63a1d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:25:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_f720693fa2b744aab98344034bdcf3b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens Topdress and Spray:]]></title><description><![CDATA[We had a cold spell for a few weeks, but with this warmer weather for the last week or so, the grass is growing vigorously! We are...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/greens-topdress-and-spray</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618414b49a30540017aebab7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:27:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_2e92ef1401304117b3b327cf338e61d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairway and Approach HOC:]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have lowered the HOC (height of cut) on fairways and approaches. Fairways went from 0.650” to 0.550” and approaches went from 0.550”...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/fairway-and-approach-hoc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61829b4d0ce60d00150fb968</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:38:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_d1b2d68fde994131a017badba1a6e6e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup edge saver:]]></title><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/cup-edge-saver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61798b2cf461c800168965ad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:25:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/c6dba5_8385be9500b0411d97b57411e1542acc/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup edges and solutions:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving the flagstick in while putting seems to have become the new norm on most golf courses. As a downside to this now common practice,...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/cup-edges-and-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61798547f7d1560016fb417c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:12:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_ab08bc6cdf5a4c70acfa7885e9a9d698~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#4 rock wall week 3 of construction:]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the start of the 4th week from beginning our rock wall project on #4. The rock placer was out of town the second week, so this is...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/rock-wall-week-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">617983148933b800176282e7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_ecd743ccd9b847f1a765365e32265f08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Frost:]]></title><description><![CDATA[First frost of the year today! 10/19/2021. Light frost that melted off pretty quick. No delay necessary. We hope to have some warmer...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/first-frost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">616ee72dda3dab0017f33519</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_7234a357a99e482cb0f582d7fc47aba7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What lies beneath:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with the day to day maintenance practices of mowing, course set up, fertilizer applications, and landscape work, we run into a lot...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/what-lies-beneath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6166e1b642478800163fa786</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:54:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_f5d88d09768b4f7890332b6234096c9c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topdressing and tee markers:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we are topdressing greens. Incorporating the appropriate USGA spec sand into the greens profile on a regular basis is very...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/topdressing-and-tee-markers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615daac5f3dc1a0017ae360f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:08:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_15bc158de690486a8ed99b3f2ddb63de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow-in day #25]]></title><description><![CDATA[3.5 more days until the golf course opens up for play. We are mowing regularly, all fairways/approaches/tees 3 times a week, rough once a...]]></description><link>https://davidbuckner23.wixsite.com/website/post/grow-in-day-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615721ea30122a001661c9a2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c6dba5_adb59e45e87f4de3a1a3fb4be5458663~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Buckner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>