Happy New Year!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season! With ample December snowfall we have been grooming the cross country ski track and it is in pretty good shape.  We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new grooming system and look forward to providing an improved track with the addition of a classic ski track.  This new system should allow us to groom on days that we have not received new snowfall so we will be putting together a grooming schedule as well as grooming on the days of new snow.

In addition, please be aware with the bitterly cold temperatures we will not be grooming if the air temperature does not break 5 degrees Fahrenheit by noon on any given day.  This will help ensure the safety of our staff.

Also, as a friendly reminder, please limit the use of the golf course to the marked track and path that is staked around the golf course.  For example, I understand that snowshoers may want to stay of the groomed trail to respect the skiers.  Please simply hike adjacent to the track.  This will help us minimize the damage that the golf course may incur over the winter months while still providing a great winter experience for all.  And come next, spring we will be able to get the golf course in prime condition that much faster. 

Be aware, too, that moose have been spotted in recent days grazing around the golf course on some of their favorite willows and aspens.  I hope everyone enjoying the winter activities here has a chance to see these beautiful creatures, but remember this can be a tough time of year for them so please give them the right of way. 

Have fun! Stay safe and warm out there!  

Thank you.

Irrigation System Winterization

Today we will finish blowing out the irrigation system.  The process has gone smoothly despite the weather we encountered earlier in the week. 

If you are a home owner with an irrigation system attached to the golf course you are more than welcome to utilize the provided air pressure to blow out your system as well.  Please call the maintenance office at 733-7802 if you have any questions.

Golf Course Closed

If the weather wasn't enough to get someone waxing skis and storing golf clubs, today we are officially closed for the 2016 golf season.  However, our work is never done.  With the severity of winters in our corner of the world, we are already preparing for the 2017 season.  The work done over the next few weeks is very important to how the golf course survives the winter.  For this reason, please be reminded that the golf course is closed to all traffic until the cross country track opens for the winter season.  Thank you all in advance, this closure helps ensure that we will complete our final preparations for winter in a safe and efficient manner.

Closing Day

The last day of every golf season is always bittersweet.  Today, the weather is matching this mood.    The conditions scream 'mud season'!  Our weather station has recorded over a half inch of rain in the last 24 hours.  With the rain there is no frost delay.  The first tee time will be at 10:00 AM and we will still allow carts today.  But please stay on the paths where they are available and look out for the random wet spot. 

Staying on the cart paths is particularly important this time of year as the turf is beginning to enter its winter dormancy period.  Any damage sustained now will likely take until next spring to heal and unnecessary compaction may effect how the course drains in the spring.

Thanks to all of those who enjoyed our golf course this year.  I hope everyone had a wonderful season...  I am already looking forward to next year!

Frost Delay

It was a cold one last night... the overnight low our weather station recorded was 20 degrees Fahrenheit!  While it is warming now, temperatures are still below freezing.  We are looking at getting the first tee time out at 11:30 am.  Please contact the pro shop for the most up to date frost delay information.

Frost Delay

Today we will have a 90 minute frost delay, putting the first tee time at 11:30 am.  Temperatures are still in the mid-20s, but rising, and the plentiful sunshine will help burn off the frost.  Please keep in mind that this time of year frost may persist in shady micro climates well into the day.  It is always best not to travel on turf with frost.  Thanks and enjoy the beautiful day! 

Frost Delay

With a clear chilly night last night, a heavy frost setup on the golf course.  Temperatures are still below freezing, but climbing... there will be a frost delay today until 11:30 am.  We apologize for any inconvenience and will work to get the course ready for play as quickly as possible.  Please contact the pro shop for the most up to date frost delay information.