Golfing Through the Seasons: The Effects of Weather on Golf Course Management
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Have you ever wondered how a weather phenomenon like El Nino impacts a stunning golf course in sunny Florida? Join our Director of Communications, Becky Salaun, as she discusses this with our director of golf course operations, Hal Akins, and Dustin Free, our senior superintendent for the Bay Island and Marsh courses. They share firsthand experiences dealing with the challenges of golf course maintenance, from managing water levels to maintaining the beauty of the greens.
Moving onto the nitty-gritty of golf course management, we reveal the hurdles our team overcame at the club, from the decision to strip and re-grass 14 greens to managing a damaged pump station. We also touch upon how weather conditions, particularly a hot and dry summer affect our greens. Last but not least, we take you behind the scenes of our Golf Course Maintenance team with Dustin and Hal. They share their dedication and the hard work that goes into managing the courses, offering a glimpse into the passion that fuels our Club. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone keen on understanding golf course management and maintenance.
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