August 2010

The month of July was a very busy one for the golf course and the golf course has held up fairly well from the excessive amounts of wear. That being said, there are many ways that golfers can assist us if keeping the golf course in better condition for all players.

  • Repairing ballmarks. Experience has shown that a substantial number of our players are not as diligent in repairing ballmarks on greens as they could be. While we try to keep up with this in our normal maintenance, the best time to repair a ballmarks is immediately after the damage occurs.       Please refer to the following graphic for instructions on how do perform this very important responsibility that every player should be aware of.Vince 15
  • Replacing divots and use of divot sand. Please replace divots whenever possible. In the event that the divot does not remain intact or for some reason you are unable to retrieve your divot, please use the divot sand conveniently located in bottles on your golf cart.
  • Drive golf carts responsibly. This year we are seeing more traffic in areas of the golf course where there has never been traffic before. Please be aware of the white lines on golf course approaches and do not pass over them. When the golf course is wet, please drive on cart paths whenever possible and avoid lower wet areas adjacent to drainage basins. Please avoid driving in the same path that other players take-try to spread the wear from traffic to other areas. Please refer to the following list for some guidelines to follow in the use of golf carts. This list applies not only to the Wilderness Golf Course but any other golf course where you may be playing.
    • Never drive a golf car through standing water in fairways or any turf areas that are obviously wet.
    • Never drive onto a green, collar or tee or any marked hazard.
    • Never drive into any area that has been recently seeded or sodded.
    • Avoid abrupt stops and sharp turns that cause skidding.
    • Spread out wear-and-tear by avoiding compacted areas.
    • If golf cars are allowed in the fairway, follow the 90-degree rule: Stay on the path until you come even with your ball, then make a 90-degree turn into the fairway and drive directly to your ball. After your shot, drive directly back to the path.
    • Watch for special signage or other markers that direct traffic.
    • Avoid driving over sprinkler heads and yardage markers.
    • Don't drive cars into out-of-play areas that may be environmentally sensitive (such as wildflower patches, native grass plantings and marshes).
    • Golfers with medically certified disabilities may need access to areas not normally open to golf car traffic. Their golf cars are generally marked with a flag to let others know they have special access.
    • Avoid pulling off the path near tees and greens.
    • Keep all four tires on the path whenever possible. Do not park with tires off the path.

By following these rules and procedures in regards to ball marks, divots, and golf cart usage the player can make a very real difference in the condition of the golf course and ensure better conditions for everyone. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

On a final note, this month’s construction picture is of the 8th hole. This hole was one of the most difficult to grow in after seeding because of numerous washouts after seeding. It took a great deal of effort by everybody to make this into the golf hole it is today. Please not the before and after pics and the dates under each photo.

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April 22, 2003

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 July 16, 2003

See you on the golf course,

Vincent Dodge

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