Golf Course Maintenance

A look at what, where, when and why we do the things we do to make the golf course a unique destination for our members and guests.



Monday, February 15, 2010

Winter Weather?

I know I am starting to feel like everyone else, I am ready for some spring weather!  It was unfortunate that last Saturday we had to keep the course closed due to the snow just not melting fast enough, and Sunday we opened but it was by all means not your typical golfing weather! 

We had quite a few holes that had quite a bit of snow up through the day on Saturday, most of that snow was from the one prior to the last 5.5" snow.  The greens on 4 and 6 just sit back in a pocket where sun and heat doesnt allow for quick melting.  Those 2 greens definietely have different climates throughout the year that can cause headaches.  Along with the snow melt brought a ton of moisture for us, but it was also a sloppy mess on fairways and greens.

Still today (Monday) a portion of #9 green still had snow cover on it.  I do know of a few courses that were able to open, but those courses might not have the open terrain to catch the drifting like we have had this year.  Lets hope that the snowfall has ended, and we just recieve the moisture in rain the rest of the spring!!  Looking at the 10 day forecast, Thursday looks like a day to get out and enjoy the weather, and then a little dip and steady in the 40's after that!

Thanks for checking in!  

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Question

If you check this blog, could you post a comment, a simple Hi, or send an email saying "checked" so I do know members are looking at the blog?  Would a facebook page be easier?  I have been pondering the facebook addition?  Thanks again

Sorry for the Delay's

Boy am I sorry I have totally dropped the ball on the ol blogger!  When I started my counter I kept checking to see if anyone was looking it over, and the counter just started adding up from me checking it!  Also I have been too busy chasing fun-seekers off of Mt. Terradyne on the new range!

Here we go, Mother Nature sure doesnt want us to play any golf lately.  After another 5 inch snowstorm, and brutal cold temperatures, I really dont see the meltdown coming before the weekend.  Be sure to check with the proshop before making any golfing plans.

We will be hoping to open the new short game area on the old range in the coming weeks, this will be used only for 100 yd shots and in.  I hope all of our members and guests will enjoy another addition to our great practice portfolio.  Along with that some of our new additions have started to roll in, examples would be new yardage stands for the range and new flags for the range that will be color-coded to each yardage.

Again sorry for the bogey on not updating so much!!