GOLFCOURSEMAINTENANCE

Course Maintenance

David Franks

While the month did not start the way we would have liked, it certainly ended that way You don't have to look hard to see that grass is growing and as a superintendent that grows grass for a living, this is a welcomed sight

We still have a little room to go before we get to the magic 150 degree mark, where the high and low temperature combined equals 150, but we are getting close and have had a few of those days sprinkled in already I would certainly be in favor of an early spring, and would really be ok with an elongated spring that keeps us out of the 90's for weeks to come

Our team did some training during the month of February that I believe is going to continue helping with overall course conditions and playability Most notably is our tee placement Our team was guilty of only using the middle of the tee box and moving forward and back

Now we are utilizing the left and right sides

The tee markers may be a little closer together, but overall, this is going to help us manage turf and conditions on those boxes better I have received feedback from many of you that our tees did better this winter than many before and I am glad we were able to make those improvements

Also in the month of February, we battled a fungal disease on some of the greens that were targeting the root systems They are continuing to heal nicely and will trend in the right direction moving forward Another February project we are still working on is the landscape around the parking lot We have some options on how to proceed but will first come in and smooth over all the areas we removed roots Please refrain from driving here and continue to use cart paths to navigate to the range and parking lot

I will have another maintenance update at March's month end, so stay tuned My email address is dfranks@blackhorsegolfclub com and feel free to contact me with any questions Thank you for your membership and dedication to BlackHorse Golf Club

Head Golf Professional

Jesse Campbell, PGA

We are having such a great time at the Member Golf Clinics! Please, if you have not already, make some time to come join me for some complimentary instruction. I'd love to spend some time with you and help your golf game a little too!

I can't believe I have already been here for two months They certainly went by quick but hopefully we have had a chance to meet If not, please stop by and see me Names are never the easiest to remember so don't hesitate to remind me that we have met if you are seeing me again!

I think everyone would like to think that something would be named after them one day I didn't think I would have that opportunity this early in my career, but as the losing Stallion Cup Captain, we know have "Jesse's Pond" behind the club house In case anyone wants to know, when you get out to the middle, that pond is way deeper than you might think Hopefully I can send Jacob for a swim in next year's event The Stallion Cup is one of the more fun events I have ever been a part of. I love team golf and really appreciate the fight out of all my guys. I want to congratulate Jacob and his team for some great play and even better sportsmanship. We had a lot of fun out there and I heard that from many of you.

The Race to the Stallion Cup 2024 is already underway

Make sure you are playing in events and if you are not scoring position points, come join me for the complimentary member clinics!

To all of our ladies, our BlackHorse Ladies Golf Association is as strong as ever If you or someone you know is looking for a fun group of ladies to play with for fun, friendly competition (or not), look no further than the BHLGA! Congrats to our February Ace of Aces Qualifier, Kimberly Kim Also, congrats to Jennifer Greengrass for winning the Mardi Gras Play Day last month For more information, contact BHLGA Tournament/Play Day Chair, Sarah Pyles at BHLGA2011@gmail com

Let's have a great March and I look forward to seeing you on the course!

Flight 1:

Gross Champion - Mark Skawronski & Chris D

Net Champion - Trae Burr & Thomas Bannon

Flight 2:

Gross Champion - Jeff Welch & Sherry Martin

Net Champion - C.J. Tylka & Monty Martin

Flight 3:

Gross Champion - Tom Heizer & Eric Sharma

Net Champion - Ryan Kromar & Glen Kromar

Flight 4:

Gross Champion - Jake Rogers

Net Champion - Phillip Ballard & Mike Rabon