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 . . .
Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. With the overseeded grass well established in the tee, fairway, and approach areas on the golf course, variation in mowing patterns allows the team at Golf Course Maintenance to show off the Rye grass’ ability to stripe following mowing. Winter Grasses vs. Summer Grasses Most winter grasses, including . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
