Welcome to 2025. The weather has been the dominant feature thus far in January. 2 separate snowstorms along with temperatures plenty cold enough to keep the snow around have kept our outside work to a minimum. Nevertheless, work always continues.
Prior to the snow falling, we were able to finish up a few
outside projects that we started back in December, which you can read more
about here.
The new practice bunker construction is complete, we are just waiting to add
sand. The old practice bunker is gone- filled in, sodded, and the old fence has
been removed. We also finished up our last drainage work on #14 approach. All
the new drains will come in handy when the snow starts to melt.
Now that it has turned decidedly cold and snowy, we turn our
attention to inside work. All equipment is serviced, and preventive winter
maintenance is performed. We break down all our most frequently used machines
over the winter and repair and replace anything necessary. The equipment is
also hand washed and detailed, keeping it looking new and operating to its
fullest capacity.
Not overlooking our responsibilities at soccer, all the
goals are disassembled, repaired as needed, and repainted. This protects them
from the long season of being out in the elements. Similarly, benches and Adirondack
chairs are sanded and stained, so they can withstand the weather as well.
We also work at this time of year making changes or upgrades
to our shop that we won’t have time to do once the season starts. This year,
for example, one of our main goals was to repaint parking lines inside our
warehouse where we store our maintenance vehicles. Over time the old lines had
faded out and parking had become a jumbled mess. To restore some organization,
we thoroughly cleaned the floor and repainted the lines. We made some changes
to the old setup also, since some of the space is being used differently than
before.
Despite plenty to keep us busy inside, we are a little
anxious to get back out and wrap up a few more tasks before spring officially
arrives. Hopefully, Mother Nature will give us a few opportunities.
Etiquette Reminder of the Month
Please be careful on greens that are partially covered in
snow or ice. Do not play from these spots, and please do not try and scrape the
snow or ice out of your way.
Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve
course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course
etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:
Ball
Marks - How to properly repair
See you on the course!
Joe
jvillegas@bwrc.org
