January 2024 GOLF NEWSLETTER
Golf
OPERATIONS Sean Hanna, Director of Golf
On behalf of the entire golf operations team, we extend to our members a “Happy New Year!” As the team prepares for the 2024 golf season, we are looking forward to bringing some new products and apparel lines for you to enjoy. With the winter weather now here, I would like to remind you there are two holes cut on each green. The Golf Maintenance Team cuts two holes to help spread out traffic on the greens during the winter months. We ask that when you are playing, remove the flagstick and place it in the opposite cup when you have finished putting out. Basically, you are making the group behind you play to a different hole location. As a reminder, frost delays are a possibility during the winter, so please check for your daily updates or call the golf shop to see if there are any delays. GOLF SHOP BUYERS ADVANTAGE CLUB Beginning in January, the Loch Lloyd Golf Shop will be selling members the opportunity to join our Advantage Club. The perks to join the club are as follows: 10% off hard goods (clubs) and accessories 20% off apparel and shoes A one-time apparel shopping spree in which you receive all apparel at 25% off. Additional 5% off any posted sale pricing The cost to join the club is $200 per membership and the $200 will be immediately applied to your golf shop credit book. The opportunity to join the club will be from January 3rd through May 31st. CLUB RE-GRIP SPECIAL During the month of January, we will be offering a 20% discount when you regrip your golf clubs at the Golf Shop. We have a wide variety of grips in stock, and if we don’t have the one you prefer, we can order it in for you. This is a great time of the year to get your clubs back to “good as new” condition in preparation for the coming golf season. Who knows, maybe you’ll even knock a stroke or two off your scores! Please contact the Golf Shop if you are interested in taking advantage of this offer. GOLF SHOP JANUARY HOURS OF OPERATION Starting on January 3rd, 2024 the Golf Shop will open at 9:00 a.m. This will remain the opening time for the Golf Shop throughout the month of February. See you on the first tee,
-Sean
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Grant Suderman
Frost is a common occurrence on many cold
mornings. Heavy frosts can cause golf delays disrupting morning schedules. So why do we enforce frost delays? Frost is a thin layer of ice that has the potential to cause lasting turf damage where traffic occurs. Closely mowed turf such as a golf green is extremely vulnerable to damage from frost. Frost damage looks aesthetically unpleasing and can cause unacceptable playing conditions due to turf decline or death.
DAMAGED TURF FROM FOOT TRAFFIC ON FROST
THE PROBLEM Frost-covered turf is susceptible to immediate damage from traffic. Ice crystals on and inside the plant can puncture cell walls and cell organs. Entire plants can be killed when traffic occurs on heavily frosted turf grass surfaces, leaving patches or streaks of dead turf where traffic occurred. Damage to the turf will occur immediately and the symptoms of the damage become obvious as the turf grows. Healing may not occur until the next growing season begins. BEST COURSE OF ACTION The time-honored tradition of avoiding frosted turf is recommended and has produced good results over time. In the big picture, the disruption to golf is small, yet it prevents injury to the turf. Rapid and clear communication should reduce the inconvenience and make frost delays less frustrating. Thanks for your cooperation in following our frost delay protocols to protect the course from unnecessary damage. PLEASE AVOID ALL USE OF THE GROUNDS DURING THESE FROST EVENTS as all turf is susceptible to damage. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at grants@lochlloyd.com.
-Grant Suderman