Preferred Traffic Pattern From #17 to #9

 

It looks like we will finally have some great weather to aerify the back 9 greens today, and that is good news too for the beginning of the 18 green project.  When the back 9 opens for play tomorrow, I wanted to remind everyone of the preferred traffic pattern to get from 17 green to 9 tee for your 18th hole.  There will be ropes and arrows designating this route, which runs north from the path on 17 green, past our sod nursery, and to the path leading to 11 tee.  This is routed for your safety as CR 21 can become quite busy with other traffic. 

 

 

Preferred traffic pattern from 17 to 9

 

Also, as in 2011 when 18 was closed for renovation, #9 green will have two holes for play.  The left pin on the green will be your front 9 hole location, and the pin on the right will be your back 9 location.  I am as excited as you to get this project going and cannot wait to see the finished result.  If you have any questions about the project, email me at ryan@elconacc.com or call at 574-295-6374.  I will email out daily updates on the project to keep everyone up to speed on the progress.  Have a great rest of your week!

 

 

Ryan

Drought Update and Cart Traffic

Mother Nature continues to be very greedy when it comes to sharing her rain with us.  While other parts of the country have more rain than they could ever want, we have just been classified as being in an extreme drought situation.  You probably won’t believe me when you read this, but I would much rather deal with this scenario as opposed to the heat, humidity and rainfall that we had last year.  As of today, July 2nd, our last significant rainfall occurred on June 1st when we received a whopping 1/2" of rain. 

In extreme patterns like this, thanks to the irrigation system, we can be in control of where the irrigation water is placed, how much goes out, and when it is applied. Based on your comments to me, the general consensus is that this year’s course conditioning has been well received. With that being said, we will continue to “ride the wave” that we are on until the weather dictates that we need to adjust our management practices.

This is the perfect time to remind everyone about some simple, but often overlooked courtesies when it comes to driving golf carts. When turf is stressed from heat and lack of moisture it is critical that carts stay out of these areas.  By driving through stressed areas, the turf is subjected to greater stresses that could cause significant injury or even death.  Other courtesies that should be followed all year and especially during stressful periods include: parking to close to the greens, driving more carts than necessary in a group (ex: 5 carts for a 5-some), driving carts where they don’t belong (next to greens/tees and in the tall grass areas), carelessly applying the brakes too hard and leaving skid marks etc. All of these should be common sense, but you would be amazed at how many times I witness all of these on a daily basis.  

5-some with 5 carts. Even if you have
a cart pass, please be social
and share a cart.

Whether accidental or blatant, please
use the brakes carefully.

Please keep cart traffic in dry areas
to a minimum.  Severe damage
could occur.

This is not a recommended shortcut.

Please use the CART-paths when
parking at the greens and tees.