Temporary Greens

In an effort to reduce the wear and tear on the greens during the off season, we are using temporary pins for the remainder of the winter. Even if the day time temperatures rise enough to thaw out the top layer,  I would ask you to please stay off the greens. With recent heavy rains, the green surface is very soft, but still frozen underneath. This combination will cause foot printing and cratered ball-marks that Will Not Heal until spring. We are excited to start a great 2013 golfing season and though inconvenient, this will help us to put our best foot forward. Thank you.

Ball Marks

As we head into the 2013 season the club is going to be focusing on golf course etiquette. A new stewardship committee will be introduced and will have the task of communicating with members on proper care for the course.

It is EVERY players responsibility to leave the golf course in the same or better shape than they found it.  
Fixing the ball mark correctly is extremely important, and if not repaired properly, it will leave an unsightly brown spot that will take weeks to heal even with ideal conditions. Remember, the later into the season, the longer it will take to heal.
The mid winter thaw has allowed us to get a head start on fixing ballmarks. The guys will use a probe to punch out the dead grass in the center of the mark and then fill with sand.


Below is a great video on how to properly fix your ball mark!

PLEASE repair your ballmarks.

A quick punch to about 1 inch.

Using a squeeze bottle speeds up the process.

The Clearing Continues

The mild winter weather has afforded us the ability to work outside and continue clearing the thick underbrush around the course. The crew also removed the old farm equipment and the broken fence that ran parallel to # 11 fairway. The dense thicket at the end of #12 fairway and around #13 tee has been cleared, giving a much cleaner and open look along the cart path and hole. We have started to hydro-seed these areas with a recycled paper product and Aurora Gold fine fescue. This process uses a sticker solution that binds the seed/paper mixture to the soil reducing erosion.

Seth shedding a tear for the ol' boy.

Before...

This clearing will not only improve the look but help the trees from being choked off.

Mike going for the big haul.

After. Ahhh daylight!

Chris applying hydro-seed.

The hydo-seed will help eliminate any erosion.