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Green Soil Inspection in Early Spring

Green Soil Inspection in Early Spring

10 April 14   |   Golf   |  

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Checking “Under the Hood” on Greens When inspecting a car or vehicle, any sound mechanic will check under the hood to inspect the motor and all the moving parts that operate out of sight from the user. In a similar fashion, professional turf managers inspect what is going . . .

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With Spring Comes Warm Weather… and Insects

With Spring Comes Warm Weather… and Insects

01 April 14   |   Golf   |  

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Spring is a welcome time of year for golfers. Longer days and ideal playing conditions make this our peak season. Unfortunately, insects find this change in the weather a sign to become active. Mole crickets can be especially disruptive and damaging to the turf, creating an undesirable playing . . .

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2014 Member – Guest Tournament

2014 Member – Guest Tournament

28 March 14   |   Golf   |  

Written by Mike Cooney, Director of Golf. The tenth annual Member-Guest Tournament at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club had a wonderful showing this year.  There were 30 teams comprised of members and their invited guests visiting from as far away as Dublin, Ireland! The tournament began with a practice round on Thursday, followed by a nine hole . . .

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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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