The top photo shows the shadow that the Spruce in back of #17 casts on the green. This tree prevents morning sunlight from hitting the greens surface. The photo on the bottom shows a soil probe reading 45F. The other greens on the golf course during the same time have soil temperatures from 58-60F.
There is noticeably slower growth on #17 starting the season in relation to the rest of the course. We do expect this green to catch up, but the problems caused by shade should be addressed.
