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Agronomy Update – 1/26/24



This week’s storm brought over two inches of rain to the property and we have now had over four inches of rain since November 1st. It looks as if we’re in for a stretch of good weather until the end of next week when another system is forecasted to impact our area again.

The rain did slow up our maintenance, as well as golf, and most of it was just routine and some clean up from the storm. We were slowed down with our projects on the range tee and the edging of the tees on Roadrunner. We were unable to get our coloring application down as well on fairways and tees. We will be applying on both Quail and Coyote next week. 


These rains during the winter, which typically come slow, are very good for the golf courses. The slower rain allows for better infiltration into the soil. The clean water helps a great deal with moving unwanted sodium out of the root zone. In our environment sodium is found in our soils and therefore shows up in our irrigation water.  



When we have good winter rains, it typically means that we will have a good spring in regards to the native vegetation. It usually leads to a lot of wildflowers as well as more prolific growth and blooming of the other native vegetation. Spring and summer weeds are also typically more abundant as well. In the turf areas we will be applying a broad spectrum pre-emergence product for weed control through the spring and summer. Depending on how our soil temperatures react to the warmer temperatures, this will take place in late February to early March. 


Thank you,

Noah Gessler

 

“Golf is a game in which you yell fore, shoot six, and write down five.” – Paul Harvey



2024 Golf Calendars


The March 2024 golf calendar is under construction and the Chelsea models are being designed as well. March is a tournament rich environment, The QCMGA and QCLGA are each playing Club Championships with three day tournaments. The Pima Cup with six teams, and the Quail Creek Shoot out on two days. The VGA is also scheduling the "Battle of the Branches" but and is working on March 29th.


The February 2024 golf calendar is available on the HOA website, with copies also available in the Pro Shop.


"GJWTHF"


On Thursday, January 25th, the QCLGA, QC9LGA and the Lady Putters for a total of 125 players combining for 46 teams staged at Madera Clubhouse for a 12:30 shotgun start. This was a combined league day event referred to as "Girls Just want to Have Fun." The 46 teams included players from each league playing together followed by a no host bar. The event was very well organized and they did have fun from my observations. The "No Host" bar was very popular while waiting on the tournament results.



Harvey Trott


Jock Olson $50 1/2 hour

Jockgolf@me.com



Nano Vasquez $40 1/2 Hour

Nano.Vasquez@robson.com

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The Complete Golf Experience: Part FOUR - Raking Bunkers

 

Part Four in the weekly series focuses on raking bunkers, a seemingly small act of courtesy with significant impact on the golfing experience for all. Bunkers are an integral part of the golf course, and properly caring for them is a fundamental aspect of golf etiquette. Raking bunkers may seem like a minor task, but it plays a significant role in maintaining the integrity of the course.

 

Action: Raking bunkers is not just a courtesy; it's an essential action of golf etiquette. It involves smoothing out the sand to remove footprints, club marks, and other disturbances. Neglecting to take this action can create challenges for subsequent golfers and detract from the overall quality of the course.

 

Courtesy: Courtesy extends to the use of bunkers. By properly raking bunkers, you show respect for the game, the course, and your fellow golfers. It's a simple courtesy that contributes to the integrity of the golfing experience.

 

Tenacity: To consistently rake bunkers takes tenacity. When you enter a bunker, your goal should be to leave it in the same condition or better than you found it. It's a commitment to maintaining the course's condition and ensuring that all players have a fair and enjoyable round.

 

Accepting these principles ensures that your golf rounds remain enjoyable for both you and your fellow enthusiasts. Consider embracing Action, Courtesy, Tenacity - ACT to continue appreciating the ‘Complete Golf Experience’! View an informative video here.

 

Part Five in the weekly series ‘The Complete Golf Experience’ underscores the importance of repairing ball marks on the green, allowing all golfers to enjoy smoother, more consistent putting surfaces.

 



Rules Incident of the Week


Now What???


Eric's ball is about 2 inches in front of George's ball in the fairway on Coyote # 3. While Eric waits for George to arrive at his ball, Eric marks his ball, and while George is hitting, Eric cleans his ball.


Rule 15.3b(2) requires George to request Eric to mark and lift his ball. Eric gets a one stroke penalty for lifting the ball without being requested by George, Eric gets another one stroke penalty for cleaning his ball as this in not allowed when requested to move a ball for interference. Eric replaced his ball and is now hitting his third stroke.

On Thursday, January 18th, Dennis Rasinski Eagled Roadrunner # 4 with a driver and a tap in 1 foot putt. Playing partners included Casey Gittings, Russell Popham and Mike Cavalli.


Also on Thursday, January 18th, Don Ellison Eagled Roadrunner # 7 with a driver and wedge shot. Playing partners included Rudy Natalini and Kim Kock.


On Saturday, January 20th, Ruth Lucius Eagled Roadrunner # 4 with a 7 hybrid, from 90 yards. Playing partners included Patty Ackerman and Robbin Brannan.


Also on Saturday, January 20th, Jim Lynch Eagled Roadrunner # 5 with a driver, 5 wood and a 9 iron. Playing partners included Mike Sable, Larry Laughman and Rick Miller.


Be sure to review the January 2024 golf calendar for the week of January 29th:


On Tuesday, January 30th, The Duffers are on Roadrunner and Quail in 10:00 shotguns and on Coyote in a 10:30 shotgun start followed by an open 1:00 nine hole shotgun to play as many holes as you want (same course twice) at a $38 rate. The QCMGA plays on Roadrunner and Quail in a 12:45 shotgun start.


On Wednesday, January 31st, Roadrunner and Quail will open at 9:00am with shotgun starts at the Prime rate. The 9 hole Couples will play on the same course pair at 2:30pm, Coyote will play as nine hole tee times from 8:30 to 9:45 and then the same course twice from 10:00 to 11:45 with the second wave beginning at 2:00 to 3:45 all at the twilight 9 hole rate.


On Thursday, February 1st, there is an open twilight rate shotgun start on Roadrunner and Quail followed by the QCLGA on the same course pair at 12:45 also in a shotgun start. The QC9LGA plays in a 1:30 shotgun start on Coyote preceded by nine hole tee times from 10:00 to 11:00.


Josh Wilks

Director of Golf

Josh.Wilks@Robson.com

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