Tuesday, March 2, 2010
I have had the notion and a few others have suggested the facebook page being added. The one problem I have had is that I can only create a page, in which I would only be able to add or make changes to the page. I might make a false name and then create a page so that Haley, Karen and the Pro Shop can have access to the information and add any upcoming events etc. Anybody have any creative names for me to try?? I will post once I get the page going.
Warmer weather!!
Well it looks like a great week for getting outside this week, Finally! Well today we were able to do some of our burning of natives, the areas we were able to do was great with the wind directions we had, hopefully tomm it will move a little bit out of the south so we can knock out some other areas.
We will be mowing greens this week to clean up some of the dead material that have been out in the elements all winter. Also tomm. it looks like we will be getting a few items that we were able to purchase for this year, one that i am totally excited about is the vibratory rollers! These rollers will speed up greens and firm and smooth them out during the season, without dropping the mower down, causing a lot less stress on the plant.
This week we will be opening up the short game range on the old range. This area will be used for shots 100 yds and less, hopefully eliminating some of the damage on the driving range tees due to the short irons from digging in. We will also be bringing out the new yardage signs and color coded flags for the driving range, now there will be no more guessing how far you are hitting the ball!! So come out and enjoy the new amenities added to the practice arsenal!!
We'll see ya out dusting the clubs off!!
We will be mowing greens this week to clean up some of the dead material that have been out in the elements all winter. Also tomm. it looks like we will be getting a few items that we were able to purchase for this year, one that i am totally excited about is the vibratory rollers! These rollers will speed up greens and firm and smooth them out during the season, without dropping the mower down, causing a lot less stress on the plant.
This week we will be opening up the short game range on the old range. This area will be used for shots 100 yds and less, hopefully eliminating some of the damage on the driving range tees due to the short irons from digging in. We will also be bringing out the new yardage signs and color coded flags for the driving range, now there will be no more guessing how far you are hitting the ball!! So come out and enjoy the new amenities added to the practice arsenal!!
We'll see ya out dusting the clubs off!!
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!
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!!
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!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
2010 Here we come!
Well we start the year off with Mother Nature bearing down on us, brrr its fridged out there!! As you all know the course has been covered up for a period now, with no warming temperatures in sight. I was glad to see the greens get a little snow cover though, with the cold, brutal winds we have been getting could possible do more harm to the plant than anything, but the snow performs a layer of insulation and the white snow actually warms the soil a little bit.
Although snow cover may or may not be good for the grass, we can actually fight diseases this time of year. Snow molds can be devestating to Northern climates, here we usually are not covered by snow for more than 60 days, but who knows these days. We however applied a late season fungicide to hopefully prevent any snow molds from forming.
I will be working on the blog alot more this year, hopefully giving the members a deeper look into the things we do and the items we face. So continue checking for any updates especially during golf season!!
Although snow cover may or may not be good for the grass, we can actually fight diseases this time of year. Snow molds can be devestating to Northern climates, here we usually are not covered by snow for more than 60 days, but who knows these days. We however applied a late season fungicide to hopefully prevent any snow molds from forming.
I will be working on the blog alot more this year, hopefully giving the members a deeper look into the things we do and the items we face. So continue checking for any updates especially during golf season!!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Turkey Day
Its hard to believe that we are already looking at the end of November, where has the year gone? Sorry its been a while since I last posted, I have been up to my ears with year end work and budgeting along with early order programs. I promise to get back on track through the next few months.
Well the weather has been mildly warm the last few weeks, leaving the door open for us to work on some of our winter maintenance outside, we have started prepping areas in the natives that will either be burnt or mowed down this year. I stated in the newsletter, if anyone has contact information to anyone that might be interested in swathing and bailing the native grass this year, to please get into contact with me. We used a few areas last year to see if burning helped or not? Our conclusion was that burning the natives definitely cleaned up all of the dead material, it allowed open voids in the soil for weed seed germination. Areas we did not get burnt last year rarely needed any maintenance besides the woody growth, but it also seemed to thin itself out a little. So this early spring we will be burning areas we have been fighting, but in the same time alowwing other areas to be mowed. Some might wonder why we dont continue burning? The burning definitely helps the grasses, it may cause to much thickening and we have seen the diversity of species that were once in the native get to be a minimal stand of plants. I guess you could look at it like the "survival of the fittest" I will keep you updated on the process when the time arrives.
I would like wish everyone a Happy and Safe Turkey Day!!
Well the weather has been mildly warm the last few weeks, leaving the door open for us to work on some of our winter maintenance outside, we have started prepping areas in the natives that will either be burnt or mowed down this year. I stated in the newsletter, if anyone has contact information to anyone that might be interested in swathing and bailing the native grass this year, to please get into contact with me. We used a few areas last year to see if burning helped or not? Our conclusion was that burning the natives definitely cleaned up all of the dead material, it allowed open voids in the soil for weed seed germination. Areas we did not get burnt last year rarely needed any maintenance besides the woody growth, but it also seemed to thin itself out a little. So this early spring we will be burning areas we have been fighting, but in the same time alowwing other areas to be mowed. Some might wonder why we dont continue burning? The burning definitely helps the grasses, it may cause to much thickening and we have seen the diversity of species that were once in the native get to be a minimal stand of plants. I guess you could look at it like the "survival of the fittest" I will keep you updated on the process when the time arrives.
I would like wish everyone a Happy and Safe Turkey Day!!
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