Tag Archive: golf course maintenance

Building new tees to enhance member experience & prep for LPGA

Building new tees to enhance member experience �...

09 June 15   |   Golf   |  
WRITTEN BY JACK CREVELING, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Recently on the Golden Ocala golf course, the team in golf course maintenance began building three new tee boxes on the back nine of the course at holes 13, 15, and 16. These new tees are designed to enhance the experience for our members and guests as well . . .
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Golf Course Modifications for a New Pin Location

Golf Course Modifications for a New Pin Location

11 May 15   |   Golf   |  
Written By Jack Creveling, Golf Course Superintendent The golf course maintenance crew at Golden Ocala recently began work to modify the 17th green to create a new pin location. A 600-square foot section of the 17th green, the back, right portion, was modified in order to decrease the slope and accommodate a fair golf hole. . . .
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Warmer Weather Prompts More Maintenance on the Greens

Warmer Weather Prompts More Maintenance on the Gre...

02 April 15   |   Golf   |  
Written By Jack Creveling, Golf Course Superintendent  As weather warms up so does maintenance on the greens. Now that we’re well into the spring season, the Golf Course Maintenance team at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club begins to do more cultural practices on the golf course greens to keep them smooth, firm and fast. . . .
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Time change brings out the lights on the Golf Course

Time change brings out the lights on the Golf Cour...

23 March 15   |   Golf   |  
Written by Jack Creveling, Golf Course Superintendent When we  “spring forward” in early March the golf course maintenance staff loses more than an hour of sleep.  The time change shifts the daily sunrise from around 6:30 a.m. to near 7:30 a.m.,  however our work day begins at 6 a.m year round to accommodate the first . . .
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