Greens Covers

The crew returned yesterday to install the covers on 7 and 8 greens to protect them from possible sleigh rider damage. In previous years we covered 5 and 8 greens but following last years long winter the only damage we suffered was to the 7th green from sleigh riders. The 5th green receives more sun now that the trees along the right-side have been removed. Covers also provide an added benefit protecting the turf from wind desiccation, erosion, frost and winter kill. Please do not walk on or play to the greens that are covered these greens are closed to all play and members until the covers are removed regardless of the temperature.

We have begun to overhaul the equipment in the shop by generating work orders for each piece of equipment and completing these services in logical order to free up room in the shop for service on our larger pieces of equipment. We have 18 individual reels to disassemble, make repairs, reassemble, and grind along with all of the traction units including filters, brakes, tire repair, etc. We are very fortunate to have one of the best equipment managers in the business that works for the club on a part-time basis, Mike brings over 25 years of experience from very high profile clubs to MGC.

I would to thank all of the members that contributed to the holiday fund this year as I distributed the checks to the crew yesterday and they were really blown away by the generosity of the members as was I. The crew and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

7 Green Covered for the Winter