I wanted to update everyone on the conditions of the golf course, specifically this Spring’s aerification. There has been a lot of talk regarding our recovery and why it’s taken so long to get the greens back to normal condition. In this post I’ll discuss grass types, the process of tine selection, amounts of sand, […]
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Golf Course Care Refresher
With the beginning of the 2016 golf season underway, I wanted to give you some information that will help our department with keeping Midland Hill’s golf course and driving range in great shape. Our department strives towards providing excellent conditions on a daily basis but there are some things that you can do to make an […]
Continue readingA Revisit to MHCC’s Tree Management Plan
There has been a lot of discussion, like every Spring, regarding our Tree Management Plan. Some of you like the work that we have done, some of you don’t. I want to make sure that everyone understands the “why” of what the Greens Committee and Board of Directors have done and will continue to do […]
Continue readingBrrrrrrrr.
With a current temperature of 20 degrees, as expected, we are looking at a lengthy delay this morning. We will reevaluate the first tee time of the day at 10:00 am and hopefully communicate the starting time. Not only is there frost, but the surfaces are now frozen. Playing on frozen greens can be very […]
Continue readingTonight’s Forecast and Tomorrow’s Round
The beginning of the 2016 golf season hasn’t exactly cooperated nicely. This being the first weekend of the year we’re open, I want to give everyone a notice regarding tomorrow morning’s tee times. With a forecasted low tonight of 21 degrees, decreasing clouds and calming winds, we will more than likely experience a lengthy frost […]
Continue readingExcitement and Patience
March weather is always a roller coaster ride. Difficult to predict and swiftly changing, the weather pulls at our emotions this time of year. We all have the same goal in getting the golf course open and starting the golf season. The current forecast, as it stands now, has temperatures way above average for the next […]
Continue readingA Real Winter Snowfall
We’ve finally dug out from Tuesday’s storm, 12″ officially fell on property. With the previous warm weather and sunshine, we were starting to become exposed. As you can see from the picture below of #3, there was a lot of snow melt occurring and turf was becoming open to the elements. The timing of this […]
Continue readingFresh Grooming
The Winter Sport Trails on the Front and Back 9 have just been groomed. With the approaching cold weather, I recommend you come out and enjoy soon! A friendly reminder to please stay on the trails, even if you are snowshoeing. All trails stay in the rough and away from all short grass areas. This will prevent […]
Continue readingWinter Sport Trails Now Open
Winter has finally given us enough snow to groom the winter sports trails. Mark Ries finished grooming the Front 9 loop this afternoon and will finish the back 9 tomorrow. Just like last year, there will be 3 separate trails, all side by side, depending on the type of activity you are doing. Please keep […]
Continue readingClosing Date Set
This coming Wednesday, November 11th, will be the last day of the golf season at Midland. The forecast shows winter winds and temperatures finally making it to us. We have several days of preparation before it arrives to get the greens covered properly and the course ready. Thank you for another great year, we hope to […]
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