Saturday, August 31, 2019

Course Conditions (8.31.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  We do remind our members and their guests to keep cart traffic off of #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf, all par 3s, and there should not be carts next to greens or tees.

Ranges should be setup on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for mild temperatures (mid 70s) with a mix of sun and clouds, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.  There is a slight risk of a passing thunderstorm tomorrow morning.



ALSO:
On any given day this department mows over 5 acres of putting surfaces at the height of .125".


JA

Friday, August 30, 2019

Course Conditions (8.30.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  We remind members and their guests to use the enter and exit posts and not to drive next to greens and tees.

Ranges should be setup on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for overcast skies with a high temperature in the mid 70s, winds out of the west at 10-20 mph.


JA

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Course Conditions (8.29.19)


We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  We also ask that members and their guests pay attention to and utilize the enter and exit posts throughout the property, this is important with the increase in play over the holiday weekend.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high temperature in the mid 70s, winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph.  There is a slight chance of precipitation overnight.

ALSO:

We have seen an increase in the amount of sunflower seeds on the putting surfaces.  We ask that members and guests not to spit shells on the greens.

Thank you,
JA

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Course Conditions (8.28.19)

Last evening we received .2" of precipitation, this amount of rain will not change any cart rules.  We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with winds out of the west at 10-20 mph; high temperature approaching 75 degrees.


JA

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Course Conditions (8.27.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  We remind members and guests to utilize the post system throughout the property and know that there is to be no traffic on #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the mid 70s with winds out of the south at 10-20 mph, there is high likelihood of of showers that turn into possible thunderstorms.

JA

Monday, August 26, 2019

Course Conditions (8.26.19)

We are preparing both courses for the 9am charity shotgun, which we will allow carts to cross at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for a mix of clouds and sun with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, there is a strong likelihood of precipitation tonight into tomorrow.


JA

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Course conditions (8.25.19)

Good morning,We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s The range should be set as turf at the cart barn and mats at the hotel. The weather for today calls for highs around 70 degrees with mostly sunny skies and light winds out northeast.  Thank you James Dobbins 

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Course conditions (8.24.19)

Good morning, We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s The range should be set as turf at the cart barn and mats at the hotel. The weather for today calls for highs around 70 degrees with mostly sunny skies and light winds out northeast.  Thank you James Dobbins 

Friday, August 23, 2019

Course Conditions (8.23.19)

We will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  There are still several wet areas throughout the property and we ask that members and guests to please use caution.

Ranges should be setup on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the low 70s with partly cloudy skies, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.


ALSO:

*Since April 15th, we have received 27.7" of precipitation
*We have had over 26,000 square feet of cart paths repaired
*We have made 3 repairs to the irrigation main line on the Devlin Course



JA

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Course Conditions (8.22.19)

Last evening and into this morning we received 1" of precipitation.  We will begin the day as cart path only, no blue flags.  Ranges should be setup on mats on both ends to start the day.  We will continue to monitor course conditions throughout the day and make changes if/when possible.

Today's forecast calls for overcast skies with occasional rain, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph and a high temperature in the low/mid 70s.


This month we have received 3.25" of precipitation.


JA

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Course Conditions (8.21.19)

Yesterday we received a trace amount of precipitation.  We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for cooler temps than the past couple days:  today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with a high temps near 80 degrees with winds out of the west at 5-10 mph.

ALSO:
Yesterday the asphalt crew made their way through the Weiskopf Course, around the hotel green & clubhouse, and began on the Devlin Course.


JA

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Cart Paths (8.20.19)

10:15AM:  The pavement behind #17 Weiskopf green has been completed.


The resurfacing of cart paths will resume today on the Weiskopf Course, Hotel Green, and Clubhouse.  We ask that members and their guests give these crews ample space to work and be cautious with cart traffic.

They will begin on #17 Weiskopf hillside, please be aware that we may need to re-route cart traffic while this is occurring.

Thank you,
JA

Course Conditions (8.20.19)

We will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  There are still pockets of wet areas throughout the property, we ask that members and their guests use caution.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for warm weather, temps will be in the mid to upper 80s, increasing clouds throughout the day and a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.


JA

Monday, August 19, 2019

Course Conditions (8.19.19)

Last evening and into this morning we received .6" of precipitation.  That will put our total for the past 24 hours at 1" of rain.  We will restrict carts to cart paths only, no blue flags.  We will continue to monitor both courses and make changes to the policy if/when conditions improve.

Ranges should be set up on mats at both ends.  We will perform our weekly range maintenance when the 2 course shotgun goes out.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the high 70s/low 80s, winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph, and a slight chance of a passing thunderstorm.


JA

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Course Conditions (8.18.19) UPDATE

QHCC Club Championship: Day 2

This morning we received .4" of rain.  We will begin the day as cart path only and monitor the courses and make changes if/when conditions improve.

Ranges should be set up on mats at both ends.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the 80s with partly cloudy skies, winds will be out of the west at 5-10 mph.



JA

Course conditions (8.18.19)

Good morning, We are currently in a weather delay.  We will update as soon as we are able to assess the courses after the storms pass.  (8:30 UPDATE) Today’s tee times will begin at 8:30am off both tees.  We will be cart path only and will update when cart path restrictions can be lifted.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Ball Mark Repair



I am posting this image due to being asked earlier on how to repair ball marks.


JA

Course Conditions (8.17.19)

QHCC Club Championship Day 1:

Today we will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.

Ranges should be setup on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the high 70s/low 80s, winds out of the west at 5-10 mph, and a increasing chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.



JA

Friday, August 16, 2019

Course conditions (8.16.19)

Good morning, We received .5 inches of rain yesterday and will remain 90 degrees with the usual exceptions of 4 &6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  Please utilize the enter/exit posts.  There are some common wet spots please use caution.  We are preparing both courses for member and guest play today.  The ranges are set as turf at cart barn and mats at the hotel.  The weather calls for high temperatures reaching 76 degrees and winds out of the west at 5-10 mph with partly cloudy skies.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Course Conditions (8.15.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross at 90 degrees on both golf courses.  

We ask golfers to utilize the enter and exit posts throughout the property and please not drive next to tee boxes or greens.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the mid to upper 70s with a chance of thunderstorms developing throughout the day; some storms could contain strong wind gusts.


JA

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Course Conditions (8.14.19)

Carts can continue to cross at 90 degrees; with the same exceptions being all par 3s and #s 4 & 6 on Weiskopf.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

The forecast for today calls for a mix of sun and clouds, high in the upper 70s, winds out of the north at 5-10 mph.


JA

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Course Conditions (8.13.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both golf courses at 90 degrees.

We will be preparing the Weiskopf Course for our ladies and the Devlin Course for our member play.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the upper 70s with light winds out of the west, there is an 80% chance of precipitation throughout this morning and into the afternoon, there is a chance that some of these storms could be severe.


JA

Monday, August 12, 2019

Course Conditions (8.12.19)

Carts can cross both courses at 90 degrees as we prepare the Devlin Course for member play and the Weiskopf Course for at 12:30pm shotgun.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.  We will perform our range maintenance once the outing goes off.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-80s, with light variable winds, and a mix of sun and clouds.  There is a strong likelihood of precipitation tomorrow.


JA

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Course conditions (8.11.19)

We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  The range should be set as turf at cartbarn and mats at the hotel.  The weather for today calls for highs around 80 degrees with light winds and abundant sunshine.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Course Conditions (8.10.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees, please remind golfers to use the enter and exit posts.

Ranges should be setup on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the mid/upper 70s, winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph.


A few reminders as we move through the middle of our season:
*  The divot mix on carts should only be used on tees and fairways
*  The enter/exit posts that we use throughout the courses help us to avoid wear patterns near greens and tees
*  Please keep carts on paths when playing all of the par 3s


Thank you,
JA

Friday, August 9, 2019

Course Conditions (8.9.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees,  please limit traffic to the areas between the enter/exit posts throughout the property.

Ranges should be set up on turf at the cart barn and on mats at the hotel.

Yesterday we experienced a power outage that caused a few of heads on Devlin to stick up, there may be the occasional wet spot throughout the property.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 70s with partly cloudy skies, winds out of the west at 10-15 mph.


JA

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Course Conditions (8.8.19)

We will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees today.  There are still a few wet areas from the previous evening's rain and we ask that members and their guests use caution.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 70s with a 50% chance of a passing thunderstorm, winds out of the west at 10-20 mph.


JA

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Course Conditions (8.7.19) UPDATE

UPDATE:
Beginning immediately:  we will allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees.  There are still wet areas throughout the property and ask that members and guests use caution.

JA

Course Conditions (8.7.19)

We will begin the day as Cart Path Only, no blue flags, as we received .75" of precipitation last evening and into this morning.  We will continue to monitor conditions and make changes when possible.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 70s with cloudy skies and a 50% chance of additional rain throughout the day.



JA

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Course Conditions (8.6.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees as we prepare the Weiskopf Course for member play as we prepare the Devlin Course for the annual NDCL Outing beginning at 8:30am.

Ranges should be set up on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.

Today's forecast calls for temps in the low 80s with a strong likelihood of thunderstorms this afternoon.


JA

Monday, August 5, 2019

Cart Paths (8.5.19)

The resurfacing of cart paths will resume today on the Weiskopf Course.  We ask that members and their guests give these crews ample space to work and be cautious with cart traffic.

JA

Course Conditions (8.5.19)

We will continue to allow carts to cross both courses at 90 degrees as we continue with the dry weather.  We will be preparing the Weiskopf Course for member play and the Devlin Course for a full field 10am shotgun.

Ranges should be setup on mats at the cart barn and on turf at the hotel.  We will be performing our range maintenance beginning around noon and will open it upon our completion.

Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with afternoon thunderstorms possible, a high temperature of 82 degrees.


JA

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Course conditions (8.4.19)

We will remain 90 degrees on both courses with the usual exceptions of 4 & 6 Weiskopf and all par 3’s.  The range should be set as turf at cart barn and mats at the hotel.  The weather for the day calls for highs around 80 degrees with calm winds and a small chance of precipitation in the afternoon.  Thanks James Dobbins 

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Course Conditions (8.3.19)

Day 3:  MGA Member/Guest
8:30 Shotgun: Both Courses, Championship Shootout on The Devlin Course this afternoon.


Carts can cross at 90 degrees, please keep traffic off of ALL par 3s and #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf

Forecast:  Sunny skies with a high temperature in the upper 70s/approaching 80, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.

JA

Friday, August 2, 2019

Course Conditions (8.2.19)

Day 2:  MGA Member/Guest
8:30 Shotgun: Both Courses
Carts can cross at 90 degrees, please keep traffic off of ALL par 3s and #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf

Forecast:  Sunny skies with a high temperature in the upper 70s/approaching 80, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.



JA

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Course Conditions (8.1.19)

Day 1:  MGA Member/Guest
12:30 Shotgun: Both Courses
Carts can cross at 90 degrees, please keep traffic off of ALL par 3s and #s 4 & 6 Weiskopf

Forecast:  Mostly sunny skies with a high temperature in the upper 70s, winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.



JA