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Cold Weather Brings Great Color Contrast to the Golf Course

Cold Weather Brings Great Color Contrast to the Go...

29 January 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. When morning lows dip into the 20’s and with conditions otherwise calm, frost forms on the grass leaf blades throughout the golf course. Frost is essentially frozen dew that has crystallized on the grass, making it hard and brittle. The grass blade freezes because the blade itself is . . .
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Spraying Greens Is An Essential Part of the Operation

Spraying Greens Is An Essential Part of the Operat...

21 January 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Applying chemicals to the greens on any golf course is essential to success. Fertilizer, fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, and other chemicals each play an important role in producing tournament quality putting surfaces. Here at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, we spray the greens once a week . . .
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Proper Footwork in the Golf Swing

Proper Footwork in the Golf Swing

15 January 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Mike Cooney, Director of Golf. It is critical to have good footwork in your golf swing to hit crisp (solid) golf shots. As most of you may already know, I am a fan of Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson. I would highly recommend you watch their footwork as they make their swings. . . .
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Bringing Bunkers Back to Life after Rain Events

Bringing Bunkers Back to Life after Rain Events

10 January 14   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Following large rain events, bunkers require additional attention to return them to ideal conditions. After a big rainfall, excess moisture on the bunkers compacts the sand surface, causing golf balls to sit on top of the sand similar to sitting on a table top. This condition makes playing . . .
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