Golf Courses Update March 9th / 2012

13 Raven Remains Covered with close to 1 Foot of Snow!

The Driving Range remains covered in snow

Golf Course Update:

The golf course received approximately 7 inches of snow this past week and remains covered. With the warm weather forcasted over the next few days, the snow load is certain to be reduced. Turf Care staff will continue to monitor the melt and will be out this weekend ensuring any running water is being managed. Based on the warm forecast for next week Turf Care staff will start a big push to blow snow off greens and tees that hold water when the snow melts. We look forward to removing the snow off the few greens that have ice too see if there is any damage from the ice that has accumulated over the past 8 weeks. Stay posted to the blog to receive updates on how well things are progressing.

Blowing snow on 11 Raven green today

Driving Range Opening Date:

The driving remains covered in snow (between 6" -12"). The driving range is one of the most exposed areas on the entire golf course and will melt off before all other areas. We normally Target an opening date of April 1st for opening the driving range but of course it is entirely weather dependent. Turf Care staff will blow snow off the range if need be, to help get the range open as soon as possible. Once the snow has melted and the surface of the range is dry enough for golf balls not to plug and the ball picker to work, the range will be open.

Firewood

There is a small pile of firewood remaining in the compound at 2 Hawk beside Priddis Greens Drive. Members are welcome to take this firewood free of charge. Most of the wood is Aspen or Poplar. As the snow recedes on the golf course, staff will be adding to the pile as we clean up the numerous trees that have blown over in storms this winter.


Skating Rink

The skating rink on 17 Hawk pond is now closed for the season.