Although I don't see any extremely cold temperatures in the 14-day forecast, I'd like to be proactive and get the word out that we are nearing the Frost Delay time of year. As a reminder, here is our policy should we encounter frosty conditions:
FROST DELAY POLICY
The course will remain closed under frosty conditions until either the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent deems it to be ready for play. Following any delays, the Golf Shop personnel will then determine the best approach for getting golfers onto the course. If it is a light frost resulting in a short delay of one hour or less, the tee sheet will likely be bumped back to accommodate all players. Heavier frosts will produce longer delays and the course will open shortly after the frost has completely lifted. Our Turf Care team requires about a 15-20 minute head-start in front of the first group to setup the course for play. For longer delays, there may still be a 9-hole shotgun start in conjunction with the immediate tee times to accommodate more players getting onto the course ASAP. These shotguns will typically start between 11am and noon.
To ensure that you are aware of your tee time, it is each golfer's responsibility to regularly check iGolf for frequent updates and/or call the Golf Shop for information regarding any potential delays.
I am well aware that frost delays are not popular, but I assure you that they are necessary and that delaying until the frosty conditions lift will greatly benefit the course and its members. Here is a video put together by the USGA that illustrates the damage caused by traffic on frosty turf:
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