As expected, we do have a frost delay on the first day the greens are in play. We will keep the proshop informed with updates. [.....]
The greens will be open for play tomorrow, Saturday, March 30th, after any possible frost delay. The course will still be in its winter condition. The bunkers will not be raked and will not have rakes in them. Also, no course accessories will be on the course, no halfway house and no carts will be available. With the forecasted temperatures, it still looks like it will be a few weeks before we will be able to do any maintenance on a regular schedule.
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It may feel like the winter is dragging on, but this spring is much more normal than last year. We continue to watch the weather patterns closely and monitor the course for its progress, but we are not getting any closer to opening the course. It is always interesting looking back at pictures from the previous year. This picture was taken today.
This picture was taken on March 20th last year. At this point we had mowed the greens, tees and fairways multiple times. We were in [.....]
We always get the "What do you do in the winter time" question. Here is your answer, move golf carts to the Ballroom.
Obviously, this is not all we do, but was one project for today. If you are wondering why we are putting golf carts in the Ballroom, come to Casino Night tomorrow night to find out! [.....]
It took a while, but winter has finally come. The biggest snow of the season has come and gone and left plenty of opportunities to enjoy the snow. Sledding, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing will be wonderful this week.
Another chance for an early golf season seems to have been blanketed by the snow. A stark contrast from last season. A year ago today was almost 70 degrees! Those warm temperatures continued through March including the unprecedented 8 straight days of 80 degrees that started March 14th. [.....]
One major piece of the maintenance puzzle was put in place this week for the upcoming season. Our new Assistant Superintendent started this week. Matt McDonald is his name and he comes to us after 4 four years at Midlothian Country Club, and 5 years at Green Oaks Country Club in Pennsylvania. Matt is a native of Pittsburgh and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State's Turf program. We will have a picture up soon to allow you to put a face with the name. We are excited to have Matt with us this season and are looking forward to beginning work on the course. [.....]