Cuscowilla friends
I would just like to take a moment of your time to give you an update on the progress of our new bentgrass 007 and Tyee greens here at Cuscowilla.
We have had a tremendous growth week last week. Optimum growing temperatures for this kind of grass are for temperatures to stay between 62 degrees and 86 degrees. While we only experienced that for two days over the last 2 weeks the grass is able to react very positively in this range. Another upside to growth of this grass is when the diurnal temperature variation (range of high and low) reaches 30 to 35 degrees of separation. We experienced this on a few days too over the last week.
We are continuing to top-dress and in the near future will be spiking the greens too. We will be applying fertilizer again this week, but this time it will be one that has the higher levels of phosphorous added, which will provide energy for growth. I will not include pictures this time in mu update to you, as the greens are green!! The bentgrass has started to spread laterally now, which is what we needed to see happen, so the thinner parts of the greens that were washed away in the early August thunderstorms can start to fill out. We are all very excited at the early success rate to date, and will keep you updated as we keeping moving along.
For those of you around the World, and the Nation that get this email from me, and so are not living here locally full time – the weather pattern for this week in Eatonton is Highs of 93 and lows ranging from 60 tonight (very nice change!) to 68 towards the weekend. Looks like we will not be in our optimal ranges this week, but the cooler nights are going to help.
“Did you know?”…. did you know that we had over 30 cup holes to fill on the greens before we could start the upgrade. Normally, cup holes for the flag and cup are taken from one area on the green and used to move around to another area on the same green. With 18 holes of greens, plus practice areas and chipping greens, this left us with 30+ holes to fill! The materials we removed from the surface and first few complex layers of the greens were used to fill these holes!
Thank you for your continued support of Cuscowilla, please keep following us on our blog and face book for further updates.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Getting to Know...
Jaime Murray Events Manager
What is your position here? Events Manager
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? 3 years
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love driving into Cuscowilla and seeing the gorgeous surroundings, as well as working with our great team and our members and guests.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy working with such a wide variety of people-ranging from brides to corporate meeting planners to our members. I get to do something different every day! I love also working with our Food and Beverage Team and learning as much as possible about different foods and wines.
What is your favorite thing do to outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs and watching all college sports!
What kind of new things are going on in your department? We are working on some exciting events for this fall, including Cheeseburger in Paradise, which is going to be on Saturday, September 25 at The Waterside. It should be a fun and exciting night!
Where are you from? I am from Buckhead, GA (the real Buckhead!) and grew up on Lake Oconee.
How long have you lived in Georgia? My entire life!
Do you play golf? I don't play golf but I'm an expert cart driver!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
Short Stroke
The Putter should be increasing with speed when it contacts the ball. To hone an accelerating stroke , address a flat putt about 10 feet from a cup, then place a tee in the ground about 3 inches behind the putterhead. Take the putter back to the tee then pause for a second then stroke through. Practice this way before you play and you will hit solid putts during your round.
Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
The Putter should be increasing with speed when it contacts the ball. To hone an accelerating stroke , address a flat putt about 10 feet from a cup, then place a tee in the ground about 3 inches behind the putterhead. Take the putter back to the tee then pause for a second then stroke through. Practice this way before you play and you will hit solid putts during your round.
Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
How the Pros Pitch
When many amateurs pitch the ball, they try to increase loft by uncocking the wrists on the downswing. They want to hit it high, but this moves leads to poor contact. The pros do the opposite. The open the face of the wedge then grip it. Then on the downswing the decrease loft by maintaining the wrist hinge through impact. This insures crisp contact.
Golf tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
When many amateurs pitch the ball, they try to increase loft by uncocking the wrists on the downswing. They want to hit it high, but this moves leads to poor contact. The pros do the opposite. The open the face of the wedge then grip it. Then on the downswing the decrease loft by maintaining the wrist hinge through impact. This insures crisp contact.
Golf tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Getting to Know...
Dorothee Bliek Senior Accountant
What is your position here? Senior Accountant
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? 7 years.
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? The team I work with.
What do you enjoy most about your job? It involves a variety of responsibilities.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? Play and watch ice hockey.
What kind of new things are going on in your department? The course is undergoing a project on the greens so we are offering golf clinics and lessons for members.
Where are you from? I am from France.
How long have you lived in Georgia? 7 years
Do you play golf? No but at least I can say that I tried… too frustrating for me!
What is your position here? Senior Accountant
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? 7 years.
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? The team I work with.
What do you enjoy most about your job? It involves a variety of responsibilities.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? Play and watch ice hockey.
What kind of new things are going on in your department? The course is undergoing a project on the greens so we are offering golf clinics and lessons for members.
Where are you from? I am from France.
How long have you lived in Georgia? 7 years
Do you play golf? No but at least I can say that I tried… too frustrating for me!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
Stay Connected
One of the most important parts of the golf swing is for the left arm to stay connected to the body. A good feel for achieving that connection is the elbows staying pointed down at address, at the top, at impact and through to the finish. Every great player has done it that way. Seve Ballesteros said he used to feel like he was pinching a towel under his left arm throughout the whole swing.
Golf Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
One of the most important parts of the golf swing is for the left arm to stay connected to the body. A good feel for achieving that connection is the elbows staying pointed down at address, at the top, at impact and through to the finish. Every great player has done it that way. Seve Ballesteros said he used to feel like he was pinching a towel under his left arm throughout the whole swing.
Golf Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Golf Course Update
From June 8th to August 8th, a total of 645 hours had temperatures above 90 degrees. The average number of hours above 90 degrees, over the past 12 years, has been about 233 hours. This is an increase of about 275% from the average. Even after sunset on many days, temperatures have remained above 90 degrees and provided no time for the soil to cool down.
Rusty, our Golf Course Superintendent, shared today that the storms we had over the last 14 days have not hurt us too much. There was some need for re seeding form run off, but thankfully we avoided any significant heavy extended downpours of rain – we were lucky.
There is still some patching on the greens where some areas have prolific growth while others have yet to see signs of growth, but this Bent grass is a creeping variety so we are looking forward to that process kicking in. Rusty does plan to apply some fungicide and nitrogen in the near future which will help in the growing in. We had initially not planned to even put the seed down until September 1, so all the growth we have seen to date is a head start!
The forecast for the week ahead is mid 90’s instead of +100’s with no rain, so as long as we can continue to keep the greens wet, we may see some good forward movement as the week continues!
There is still some patching on the greens where some areas have prolific growth while others have yet to see signs of growth, but this Bent grass is a creeping variety so we are looking forward to that process kicking in. Rusty does plan to apply some fungicide and nitrogen in the near future which will help in the growing in. We had initially not planned to even put the seed down until September 1, so all the growth we have seen to date is a head start!
The forecast for the week ahead is mid 90’s instead of +100’s with no rain, so as long as we can continue to keep the greens wet, we may see some good forward movement as the week continues!
Take a look at the pictures of the course below. You can see the new grass coming up!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Getting to Know...
Ron Krausman, Assistant Golf Professional
What is your position here? Assistant Golf Professional
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I have been working at Cuscowilla for 2 years
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? The family atmosphere is my favorite aspect of Cuscowilla.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy getting to work with our great team and membership every day!
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I like to spend time with my wife and dogs.
What kind of new things are going on in your department? The course is undergoing a project on the greens so we are offering golf clinics and lessons for members.
Where are you from? I am originally from Kent, Ohio.
How long have you lived in Georgia? I’ve been living here for 2 years.
Do you play golf? As much as I can!
What is your position here? Assistant Golf Professional
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I have been working at Cuscowilla for 2 years
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? The family atmosphere is my favorite aspect of Cuscowilla.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy getting to work with our great team and membership every day!
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I like to spend time with my wife and dogs.
What kind of new things are going on in your department? The course is undergoing a project on the greens so we are offering golf clinics and lessons for members.
Where are you from? I am originally from Kent, Ohio.
How long have you lived in Georgia? I’ve been living here for 2 years.
Do you play golf? As much as I can!
Friday, August 20, 2010
An Italian Feast at Cuscowilla
Join us tonight for our Italian Feast!
The Waterside Restaurant is hosting "An Italian Feast Under the August Sun" tonight! Reservations are available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Give us a call at 706-484-2044 to make your reservation!
Check out the menu below!
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
Level Shoulders
If your going to use a sand wedge for chipping like the touring pros do, make sure your shoulders are level to the ground. Many players move the ball back in their stance and shift their weight left, but they tilt the shoulders away from the target. That causes the low point of the arc to be behind the ball and results in a fat shot. Set your shoulders level, your eyes looking at the front of the ball, and keep your head slightly ahead of it. That moves the low point of the arc forward for solid contact.
Golf Tips provided by our Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
If your going to use a sand wedge for chipping like the touring pros do, make sure your shoulders are level to the ground. Many players move the ball back in their stance and shift their weight left, but they tilt the shoulders away from the target. That causes the low point of the arc to be behind the ball and results in a fat shot. Set your shoulders level, your eyes looking at the front of the ball, and keep your head slightly ahead of it. That moves the low point of the arc forward for solid contact.
Golf Tips provided by our Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
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