September 2012 - Plantation Bay - Golf & Country Club

Golf News
PRESTWICK WOMEN’S
GOLF ASSOCIATION
The PWGA ended 2011-2012 with a final meeting
and complimentary luncheon. Awards were distributed,
with the year’s championship being Ace of Aces, a
cumulative event held four times throughout the year and
culminating in final competition.
Congratulations to the winners:
A Flight: low gross Peg O’Grady – low net: Carol Banks
B Flight: low gross Lois Wilhelm – low net: Chris Dion
C Flight: low gross: Kathy Peters – low net: Terri Capelle
D Flight: low gross Kristen Richards – low net: Mimi Beppu
Most improved players:
Betty Orr, Carol Banks, Joy Griffin and Mary Werdann
A first for the league, our treasury offered
complimentary membership in the year round ringers
competition. More than 16 women won because there
were seven ties.
The 2012-2013 Committee Roster:, Spokesperson &
Handbooks: Fran Sampson, Secretary: Laura Dedrick,
Treasurer: Susie Allshouse, Tournament Chair: Peg
O’Grady, Membership: Chris Dion, Sunshine: Toni
Strachan, Pins: Honey Morrison, Invitationals: Chris
Dion, Ringers: Ida Rhodes, Outreach: Susan Bayley,
Throughout the summer, we will be playing organized
games on Tues. mornings. Opening Day will be September
25 followed by a luncheon & meeting. If you are new to
our golf club, don’t forget to join us at any time for good
golf, camaraderie & fun.
Fran Sampson / Susan Bayley
INTER-CLUB PLAY
The Interclub trophy was
presented to the three individuals
above who were responsible for
Plantation Bay winning the
2011/2012 Interclub Matches
between Plantation Bay, Grand
Haven, Hammock Beach, and
Sugar Mill. The team consists of
24 players from Plantation Bay
who were selected by Captain Bill
Isaacs and Tom Hogan. The next
season will commence in October
Tom Hogan,
B Team Captain,
Fred Wallen,
Club Rep. to Interclub,
Bill Isaacs,
A Team Captain
of this year at Hammock Beach and continue through next
April. Individuals interested in participating should
contact one of these captains to express their interest.
Great Job Plantation Bay for bringing home the trophy
for the coming year.
Turf Talk…
Summer has arrived. For the golf maintenance
staff, the biggest story so far for 2012 was the
exceptionally warm and dry winter. Although these
conditions created a very good season for golfing, it has
created a very unusual set of circumstances for us here
maintaining the courses. After speaking to several
fellow superintendents in our area, all of us have
noticed differences in several areas. First, early
emergence of mole cricket damage. Typically, here in
central Florida, we begin to see damage from these
insects around the middle of April. This year we
started seeing their damage in the beginning of March.
Second, emergence of summer annual weeds. Difficult
to control weeds like goose and crabgrass were also
11/2 to 2 months earlier than normal. These two major
concerns forced superintendents in our area to step
outside the box. We have all been forced to start our
treatment programs earlier than normal. Thirdly, rough
mowing. This past spring, regularly scheduled rough
mowing started a full 2 months ahead of normal.
What does all this mean? Basically, recent weather
has lengthened the growing season for Florida’s warm
season turfgrasses. That sounds like a good thing, and
in many ways it is. But, it has increased the resources
we as a club, must commit to keep the courses in the
best possible condition. More mole crickets, translates
to more insecticides. More weeds means more
herbicides. And, more rough mowing requires more gas
and diesel. Even in difficult economic times,
Plantation Bay is committing these resources. It is
important to all of the staff here to make every effort to
provide our members with a quality golf experience.
UPCOMING CULTURAL PRACTICES:
2nd Aerifications
PW 7/31 – 8/10
CDB 8/21 – 8/30
Overseeding
PW 10/16- 10/21
CDB 11/12 – 11/19
Hope everyone has a great summer. See you on the
courses.
Brad Tucker
Superintendent CDB