Rain, Rain go away!

When it rains it pours. That saying has been around forever with good reason it seems to be true. The course is extremely wet today. There will be no carts let out today. On Friday we received 1.25" in 4 hours. In the past week we have received 3.75" and in the last 6 weeks we have received 10.5". Yesterday the course flooded for the 5th time this spring that is not a record but is getting close. We usually flood 3-5 times a year. Due to all the rain the greens will be very soft for the next few days and the green speeds will be slower than usual.

It is not winter anymore !

I was informed today that the BDM maintenance blog is on the clubs website and ready for viewing. Today being 90 is a far cry from the last post I put up back in February. In the up coming days and weeks when important information arises I will post pictures and messages to keep the membership as informed as possible. What a great golf season we have had so far. The course has come out of winter looking great. We have been mowing the greens at their summer heights for a couple of weeks now. In the next couple of weeks the annual flowers will be added to their usual spots.
The landscaping project was completed around the pool and clubhouse in early May. The addition has been starting to get established. I am looking forward to seeing it mature over the next few years. It will be a great addition to the BDM character.
Till next time hit 'em long and straight!

Sparty's Birthday

Sparty turned one year old on February 5th. He has been a great addition to the grounds and greens staff. The geese want nothing to do with him. Squirrels and possums run scared. I am looking forward to see him in action this spring.

Winter's hold remains

# 1 green looking from #2 fairway
The beautiful 5th.

Two monster buck in the velvet.


Hello and welcome to the inaugural post of BDM Maintenance. Communication being at an absolute must, and technology being such a great tool myself and my assistant Tim have decided to give this a try. Our goal is to keep the membership as current as possible on changes to course conditions and turf cultural practices which change on a regular basis throughout the year.
As I look out my window the snow continues to fall here in early February. However, spring is fast approaching. What a great feeling the golf season is just around the corner. The grounds and greens department is itching to get out on the course and start manicuring your course for the 2010 golf season. I hope all of you have had a great winter and here's to a great golf season.