Well, no more winter updates!  Now we are into spring, I know you have probably heard this one already “what a difference a year makes.”  Last spring at this time the golf season was in full swing.  We opened on the 11^th of March and never really looked back weather wise.  This year we managed to get open in March but for the second last day and just for walkers.  One thing I will say is that there were quite a few dedicated golfers out there yesterday getting in their first round of the year.  I will promise you this, the weather will get better – let’s just hope your golf games do too! 

The last month has been filled with varying tasks to get the course ready to be open.  The first thing that needed to be crossed off the list of tasks was bridge repair.  All four bridges that cross Baby Creek needed some attention in one way or another.  Number 10 bridge needed the most work.  The plywood floor had to be torn up, as well a couple of the support boards underneath.  The exit ramp of the bridge was totally replaced as well. 

Support board that has seen better days

Replaced support board

Ruth replacing the exit ramp with new boards

Bridge nearing completion

 The bridge on the 7^th hole has always been of concern.  It just seems to be in an awkward position on the hill.  The railings were too low so they were removed and raised.  As well as the matting and a couple floor supports were torn up and replaced.   

  The other two bridges just needed minor repairs.  All the bridges will receive new coats of paint and stain when some reinforcements arrive in the summer months. (Students)

Another task to get off the list was to clean up the aeration cores off of the fairways.  We rented a tractor mounted blower and spent two very cold days getting the fairways ready for their first cut which will probably happen late next week.

Also all the benches were brought into the shop for repair and paint.  So if you find your favorite resting place is missing rest assured they will be all back out shortly.

We have been watching the weather very closely trying to decide when the first cut on the greens will happen.  It was very tempting to cut them on Thursday, but after the frost lifted we got out there and realized that the greens were actually still frozen.  So we retreated to try another day.  Now we are hoping to cut them Saturday afternoon, because Sunday is starting to look like a beauty day.  

In my younger days I was known to catch a fish or two with my Grandfather up on the Bruce Peninsula.  I’m usually not one to tell tall tales of catching fish but, I am very proud to say that there is a fish catcher in my family.  Not a fisherman, but a fish catcher.  You heard right… Lexi caught a fish!  Unfortunately I missed it all and there are no pictures, but the story goes like this:  Ruth and Don were repairing the bridge on 7.  Lexi was trolling the creek close by.  Ruth heard some splashing about, looked over and saw Lexi with her head completely under the water.  Couple of seconds later she came up with a fish!  (agoonie goo goo!) She dragged it up out of the creek quite proud of herself and at the same time a bit confused about what to do with it.  Ruth and Don placed the fish back into the creek and now we all have a tale to tell about Lexi the fish catcher!  Of course I will carry on the tradition that every time I tell the story my hands will get a little further apart about how big it was. 

Lexi trolling

 

As always, if you have any questions feel free to contact me at kendalllindsay@hotmail.com

 

          Cheers Kendall