Politics, Religion and Play on Winter Greens

The winter course closures once again dominated the discussion at last evening's Golf Committee meeting.  After much discussion the committee determined that our current frost delay policy is only in need of some minor tweaking.  From now on, shortly after the frost has completely lifted from the course we will open for play.  Our Turf Care team only requires about a 15-20 head-start in front of the first group to setup the course.  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.

Here is another very telling article from the USGA about the repercussions of play on frosty and/or frozen turf (thanks to Jim McGarvey, Superintendent, from Seymour Golf and Country Club for passing it along):

http://www.usga.org/course_care/articles/other/winter_play/Politics-Religion-and-Winter-Play-on-Greens/?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4d5ad84b34943435,0

On a lighter note, here is a comical take on a discussion between the Superintendent and a Golf League Captain regarding frost delays:

Enjoy!