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Tribute Holes from Augusta National Featured at Golden Ocala Golf Course

Tribute Holes from Augusta National Featured at Go...

09 April 15   |   Golf   |  

The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia is a premiere event on the PGA tour. This year’s tournament is sure to include great action from the world’s top golfers. Golden Ocala’s golf director Mike Cooney predicts it will be a playoff between Rory McIlroy and Jason Day for the green jacket. He . . .

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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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Cutting the Golf Course Greens for a Great Look

Cutting the Golf Course Greens for a Great Look

05 March 15   |   Golf   |  

Written By Jack Creveling, Golf Course Superintendent Now that the month of March has arrived, expect the rough of the golf course to be dormant for at least the next couple of weeks. The golf course maintenance staff will start to work the greens to be firmer and faster during prime season. One thing for . . .

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