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It should be mandatory for every trainee PGA professional to do a minimum of two weeks with the greenstaff,the reality of what you think they do versus what they actually do is unbelievable,one of the most useful things I ever did 👌
If frost delay season hasn't arrived at your favorite course yet, it's coming soon. Here's a few things to know about these frustrating but important delays 👇
An awe inspiring morning at The Kittansett Club, a William Flynn masterpiece by the sea, refined by Gil Hanse, and cared for by John Kelly and his team.
Labor Day is a perfect opportunity to give a shout out to all the people who wake up early and work hard getting golf courses ready for play each day. Thanks for all they do!
If you see someone from the maintenance staff hand watering the green you're playing to, try to be patient and understand that they're working hard to help the greens get through tough summer weather 👇
Extremely hot and humid weather has many golf courses under serious stress right now. You may notice some temporary changes in playing conditions as superintendents adjust maintenance to help the grass stay as healthy as possible 👇
ADVICE FOR ALL GOLFERS...
Stop badgering your course Super for more green speed 🤔.
Low mowing, excessive rolling and bad advice may kill ⛳.
Leave it to your Super to decide when to back off during the heat of summer 🌞.
Leave the greenkeeping decisions to the professional.
MY OBSERVATIONS...
Greens Chairman, Board Members and Club Presidents have done more damage to the golf course than 98% of Superintendents.
Why?
Bad decision making on what they want done, what are their priorities, when to do it and how to do it. Sorry, this had to be said.
A quick transition from a cool and rainy spring to hot summer weather means many courses in the Northeast have weaker turf than they’d like. Exercising caution now will help courses stay in good shape through the months ahead 👇
Golfers are ready to play when they arrive at a course, but the course wouldn’t be ready for them without a lot of hard work that starts long before the first tee time 👇
Extreme heat and humidity will be affecting a big part of the U.S. this week and golf course superintendents will be playing defense. If you notice some temporary changes in playing conditions, remember that slow grass is better than no grass!
Which tees should you play?
Just listen to your 7-iron, at @ErinHillsGolf or any other courseWhich tees should you play?
Just listen to your 7-iron, at @ErinHillsGolf or any other courseWhich tees should you play?
Just listen to your 7-iron, at @ErinHillsGolf or any other courseWhich tees should you play?
Just listen to your 7-iron, at @ErinHillsGolf or any other course!
Golfers have a responsibility to share the course safely with the maintenance staff. Taking a few simple precautions and being a little patient will greatly reduce any risks 👇