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When is a TEE more than a TEE??

When is a TEE more than a TEE??

19 March 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by John Elliot Jr., Director of Golf Instruction Golfers, as I’m sure you are aware, you tee off AT LEAST 18 times in a typical round of golf. But how many times do you actually notice what the tee does after hitting the ball? Every time you tee it up, you get information back . . .
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Spraying Away Spanish Moss from our Live Oak Trees

Spraying Away Spanish Moss from our Live Oak Trees

18 March 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Golden Ocala’s vast population of live oak trees throughout our property provides beautiful aesthetics, great for the overall landscape of the club. Unfortunately, Spanish moss finds the live oak to be a perfect host, spoiling the serenity of these trees. The live oak’s mineral leaching leaves contain rare nutrients . . .
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Stuck in the BUNKER? Here’s the Easy Way Out – Guaranteed!

Stuck in the BUNKER? Here’s the Easy Way Out...

12 March 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by John Elliot Jr., Director of Golf Instruction The easiest way out of the bunker is the same way you got in… just walk out!! Haha. In all seriousness, to get the ball out of the bunker, it’s all about the location of the divot. When setting up, you want the ball in line . . .
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Upgrading the Mechanic Area Interior

Upgrading the Mechanic Area Interior

03 March 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. With the high demands that are placed on the mechanic department at Golden Ocala, the upkeep and functionality of the shop must be kept to the highest standards. Since the number and frequency of machines being used during this time of year is less than during summer months, . . .
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