Maintenance Gap
At last month's Green Committee meeting I presented several ways in which we might be able to "disguise" some of the virus related cutbacks to the course. The purpose behind all of these suggestions was to maintain, or perhaps even improve, course conditions with less money. We know expectations won't go down just because funds for upkeep take a plunge. We have to get creative if we are going to avoid major setbacks. Thankfully the committee, after much discussion, approved my suggestions.
You've already seen most of these suggestions implemented, but one you may not have noticed is the "Maintenance Gap." As of this week, and at least for the duration of the virus related crunch, we've blocked off tee times from 12:00 to 12:50 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in order to create some space for staff to get work done more efficiently. Once the tasks that must be completed ahead of play are finished, the staff can get back out on the course and start working in the gap. This is a win for golfers too, as you will be less likely to encounter staff during the afternoon. Additionally, not having to mow fairways and roughs when it's wet, will result in a much cleaner course.
The first week of this gap was a huge success for us. It's been extremely wet lately and we were getting way behind with mowing. The gap allowed us to get all the course mowed in just over two days. We can't promise you'll never cross paths with staff, but there should be much less golfer/staff interference, better course conditions, and reduced labor expense from this simple change.
You've already seen most of these suggestions implemented, but one you may not have noticed is the "Maintenance Gap." As of this week, and at least for the duration of the virus related crunch, we've blocked off tee times from 12:00 to 12:50 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in order to create some space for staff to get work done more efficiently. Once the tasks that must be completed ahead of play are finished, the staff can get back out on the course and start working in the gap. This is a win for golfers too, as you will be less likely to encounter staff during the afternoon. Additionally, not having to mow fairways and roughs when it's wet, will result in a much cleaner course.
The first week of this gap was a huge success for us. It's been extremely wet lately and we were getting way behind with mowing. The gap allowed us to get all the course mowed in just over two days. We can't promise you'll never cross paths with staff, but there should be much less golfer/staff interference, better course conditions, and reduced labor expense from this simple change.
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