I phoned Erik Greulach. Assistant Director of COUNTRY CLUB Operations. He returned my call promptly. He has been involved with golf operations for many years. While I was loaded for bear, I gave him an opportunity to explain what's happening with CC course conditions. I have to say I was impressed by his knowledge and what I believe is his sincere concern about the problems. He acknowledged one contractor problem at a course. It has been corrected. The source of the problem is primarily.......water.
In the Fall we had 42 days without rain.
In December we had 14 days of frost.
There are acknowledged allotment issues that he explained in some detail.
Bonafay is not a factor because it is in a different permit area.
Current deterioration issues are in part attributable to the "transition" from winter to summer grass.
Adjustments have been made to bring the courses back to true CC conditions. There is a definable plan of action in place.
I ended the call with more confidence in course management and satisfied with the explanations offered. Time will tell.
Erik's number is 753-3396.
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