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Hello everyone,
While fall time in Vermont is beautiful, stunning when the sunlight hits the trees just right, it does bring about its own set of challenges. We almost made it through September without a frost delay. Friday the 30th was our first delay of the fall season, that is pretty good! Unfortunately, at the end of September, we received over 6" of rain in an 8 day stretch. This is a lot of rain anytime of the golf season; however, when you add the declining temperatures, some days not even breaking 60 degrees, it takes twice as long for the golf course to dry out. Even with the numerous drainage improvements through the years and the improved playing grounds, you cannot rush Mother-Nature. When we are Cart Path Only, please know we are doing this to help keep a healthy golf course. Just as it takes more time to dry out, it also take longer to heal this time of year.
With that said, hole #11 is now Cart Path Only for the remainder of the year (even when we are using a 90 Degree Rule). It becomes too slick and dangerous to take the carts up the grassy, steep hill. Here is hoping the sun will appear more often in October then it did in September. Fall golf is still the best!
Last year the weather prevented us from two events in October, aerification and Goofy Golf. Yesterday, Monday, October 3rd, we began the aerification process and should have it completed by the end of today, Tuesday, October 4th. The pub is closed both days, while the Golf Shop will be open Tuesday, October 4th 9am - 3pm. This is a course maintenance that is needed to help keep healthy greens.
Aerification is not a quick and easy task, it has multiple layers and to be accomplished effectively, it requires a team working together. On Monday, Howard lead a crew of 9 Kwiniaska staff members, some familiar with the technique, through the process. I am happy to report everything went smooth and while physically demanding, we had a great time working together! I cannot thank the following staff members enough for their help:
Jodie Bission
Bernie Delorme
Bill Dewar
Peter Leonard
Paul Machavern
Howard Nosek
John Paul
Doug Spofford
and Ms. Sue
for keeping our energy going with snacks, baked goods and lunch.
Goofy Golf is our final event of the season, and in my opinion, the most enjoyable. Sunday, October 16th will be a 10am shot-gun start. This year the holes were created by Brody, Peter and Will before they left for the season. Afterwards, Sue will have chili and a few other goodies upon completion of your round. Did I mention there is also a cash skin game? Get your team signed up now by calling, stopping by or emailing the Golf Shop.
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