Category Archives: Course

Ice Storm

Here are some photos from the ice storm that occurred on April 10th 2013.  As you can see all the trees are covered with ice and Sawyer Creek is well outside of it’s banks. While being quite picturesque this storm … Continue reading

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Ice Damage to putting surfaces

Each year golf courses in our area deal with possible ravages of winter including snow mold, turf desiccation and ice damage (suffocation).  We, at Westhaven Golf Club, have taken a pro active approach concerning the various potential causes of turf … Continue reading

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Effects of winter activity on the course

Recreational activities of individuals during the winter months (such as cross-country skiing, hiking, and sledding), while enjoyable and healthy for humans, can be detrimental to turfgrass. If the activity takes place upon bare and frozen turf, while in it’s dormant state, wear … Continue reading

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Closed for the 2012 season

We are now closed for the 2012 season.  Thank you once again for another wonderful year of golf! To reduce the risk of damage over the winter months no activity is allowed on the course.  This includes, but is not … Continue reading

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Did the mowers break down?

Did the mowers break-down? Many of our customers and neighbors have noticed the grass in certian areas is not being mowed, and questions of “why?” are being asked. The answer is: we are in the process of adding environmental zones … Continue reading

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