Unfortunately the forecast was correct, more rain fell last night. With another .75″ of rain last night, bringing the weekly amount to 1.65,” there is too much standing water to simply rope off. Another round of thunderstorms should reach us around 9:00 am, then again by mid-afternoon. Carts will not be allowed today, unfortunately. Let’s hope […]
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Mother Nature 1 , Midland .75
Whenever aerification comes around, the weather seems to do the opposite of what we need it to do. Last year we had heavy frost before and after, this year untimely rain. Here’s a breakdown of what we accomplished as of tonight and what you can expect when you tee it up tomorrow, and the next few days: We’ve […]
Continue readingFrost Delay
There will be a frost delay this morning. With the rain on Wednesday, our department is also playing catch up with getting the golf course prepared for today and this weekend’s play. Contact the golf shop for updates. Mike Manthey
Continue readingSnow Delay…
Spring weather never ceases to amaze or disappoint, depending on your perspective. Last night’s snow and freezing temps will keep the course closed for now. We will re-evaluate a opening time at noon today. We’ll need the sun to shine to melt the snow if we want to get the course playable today. If you […]
Continue readingFrost Delay
Our first frost delay will take place this morning. With no wind, clear skies last night, and a low temperature of 30 degrees, the delay will take several hours to lift. The sun is going to come out, which will eventually help burn it off. Please check with the golf shop for updates to see […]
Continue readingOpening day, days, weeks…what to expect
The Turf Department is excited to open the golf course early again in 2017. It’s a nice trend we could all get used to. The best news: we came out of winter in almost perfect condition. That’s always the biggest question, and we never know until all of the snow is gone, temperatures warm up slightly […]
Continue readingWinter Trails (sort of) Groomed!
Now that the snow is done falling we have groomed the winter trails. We decided not to groom yesterday because of the wind as they would have been covered within minutes of completion. However, the wind was so steady and strong that it blew most of the snow off high exposed areas, leaving almost bare […]
Continue readingMid-Winter Update
We’re at about the midway point for the “off-season”. Our department has been busy detailing, rebuilding and sharpening over 100 pieces of equipment. We’ve been restoring course accessories through sanding, staining, sealing, painting and cleaning. Budgeting, planning, and reviewing our operation, along with tree work has kept us busy as well. As far as the golf course, […]
Continue readingTonight’s Forecast
Tonight’s forecast is calling for clear skies, no wind, and a potential low of 30 degrees. This will be the coldest we’ve been all Fall if the temperature drops that low. If you are playing tomorrow morning, please expect a frost delay and plan accordingly. The delay time is too difficult to predict until we […]
Continue readingThe End of the 2016 Golf Season
Dear Membership, As I stated in my last newsletter the weather in November is unpredictable and changes very quickly. The multiple forecasts that I look at have winter finally knocking on the door. Therefore the last day the golf course will be open is Sunday November 13th. The end of Daylight Savings combined with frost […]
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