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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Congratulations to Mike Paape on becoming the next Golf Course Superintendent at St. Croix National in Somerset Wisconsin! Today will be Mike’s last day at Midland Hills. He joined Midland Hills in March of 2008 as our Golf Course Technician. He earned his way to Lead Assistant Superintendent in 2011. Through Mike’s 8 years at Midland, he’s shown great […]
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Wow, May and June went by fast. Really fast! Here’s an over due update on the course, common questions I’ve received, projects we’ve completed, as well as what’s ahead for our department. Our cultural practices on the playing surfaces, especially the greens, are showing their worth as we approach the summer months. We […]
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A quick review of what we will attempt to accomplish with this blog: 1. Improve Communication — There are constantly changing golf course conditions, maintenance practices, projects, as well as interesting aspects of property management and challenges that you might not realize happens. Hopefully you’ll find interest and connection to the information. 2. Golf Course Updates — […]
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