However, there are 2 spots we'll fix this week. Those are the 2 divots on the front left corner of the 8th green. We noticed them early Sunday morning. Many have mentioned the damage and some of you have theories. Here's what Eric and I have surmised. First of all its vandalism not just damage. The person that did it is a pretty good golfer as both divots are perfect and side by side. The same person was likely hitting a wedge over the trees onto the first green. The same person thought it was pretty neat to hit off a green. The same person should maybe play at a municipal golf course where that sort of damage is a common problem. I know. I worked at a public facility and that type of person cares not for etiquette or the traditions of the game. I told Eric I was over it yesterday and wouldn't give it another thought but after consideration of what the Royal Mayfair stands for it is embarrasing for something like that to happen at a facility such as ours. I can only hope it was not a member that decided to "have some fun".
Divots, ball marks, cart damage, etc. are a fact of life on any golf course and superintendents accept that as part of golf course life. But when vandalism happens sometimes we need to discuss it such as now. I sincerely wish that whoever caused the damage thinks long and hard before doing it again. There, I've said my piece and now I'm over it.
On The Course This Week:
- City water lines are off for the season. The washrooms and drinking fountains are therefore closed. Portable washrooms will be placed at #6 and #17 later today.
- The water feature at the Golf Shop will be winterized and Maureen's gold fish will be released to the wild (lake on 10).
- Greens will be cleaned up throughout the week to help with playability until the end of the season.
- Approaches will be topdressed on Wednesday.
- Lake aerators will be removed from #10 and #18.
- Continued leaf cleanup.
Wade
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