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Current Local Radar

(Published April 4, 2020 to the "Blog" category)

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A Matter of Respect

(Published May 18, 2010 to the "Blog" category)

By Chris Hartwiger and Patrick O' Brien, USGA SE Region Agronomists

What do David Duval and Patrick O' Brien have in common? They both were faced with a plugged and unplayable lie in a bunker during the final round of a major championship. For David, the setting was the U.S. Open at Bethpage. For Patrick, it was the Brunswick Invitational. How should these situations be interpreted? Are these golfers the victim of the wrong sand, poor maintenance, or substandard design? Or are bad lies part of the game? These questions are brought up regularly on USGA Turfgrass Advisory Service visits. We have encountered course officials and golfers who at one time or another have eagerly argued each of the scenarios above. This regional update will sort out some facts, state our position, and provide some information to answer this question.

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USGA Weekly Update

(Published May 7, 2010 to the "Blog" category)

Golfers -- Do You Hate Aerated Greens? Do You Think The Superintendent Intentionally Punches Holes In the Greens Every Time They Get Really Good ?

A Green Section Video - Why Aerating Greens Is Vital
By Jim Moore, agronomist, USGA Green Section

Although it may be hard for some golfers to believe, superintendents don't like to aerate greens any more than players like to putt on them. It is a hard job that not only aggravates the golfer, but also dulls mowers, wears out the staff, and costs plenty for topdressing sand to fill the holes. So why do superintendents insist on performing this maintenance task? It's simple - aerating promotes healthier turf and helps ensure the greens drain properly.

This short video will help golfers better understand why this temporarily disruptive process is so important.

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The Snow's a Melting

(Published March 12, 2010 to the "Blog" category)

Check out the rapid snow melt between the 11th and 12th of March. The video spans from late afternoon on Thursday to Late afternoon on Friday. Scroll down on the video page and choose the appropriate date.

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Robotic Greens Mower in Action!

(Published March 5, 2010 to the "Blog" category)

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Golfers: We Love You But Sometimes You Drive Us Crazy

(Published March 5, 2010 to the "Blog" category)

As we move forward in our efforts to "Do More With Less", it is important that golfers understand that they [you] have an impact on the resources required to manage their [your] golf courses. Recognizing that golf courses across the country are trimming expenses and trying to make golf more affordable, this USGA video presentation helps to explain the impacts that golfers have in regard to the maintenance inputs on the golf course. With a better knowledge of how your actions on the golf course affect how we manage the golf course, you will hopefully become more aware and help us in our efforts to be more effective as we strive to provide the best for our membership and their guests.

Although this presentation is 45 minutes long, it does include some relevant observations. It's worth the look!

Enjoy!

Gordon Seliga

Golfers - this webcast is for you. We [the USGA] have had many requests to repeat this presentation. You will see lots of great photos and hear plenty of interesting "suggestions" that golfers have shared with superintendents and Green Section agronomists over the years regarding how a golf course should be maintained. We had a lot of fun last time so be sure to join us for this 45 minute discussion.

Delivered by: Larry Gilhuly and Jim Moore , USGA Green Section.

The link below will take you to the "sign in" section on the USGA website. You just need to type in a name and it will ask you for your e-mail address and a company name. If you have no "company" just type in "home" or "Lake View CC"

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The Way Back Machine

(Published May 15, 2009 to the "Blog" category)

Lake View Hole of the Week

Do you know which holes these are?

Email Gordon with your answers and stay tuned for more photos from the 1950's.

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May 24 Erie Area Open Day

(Published May 5, 2009 to the "Blog" category)

May 24, 2009

The big news is The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program 2009. For the first time ever in the history of the program (since 1995) six private gardens in the Erie area have been accepted and will be featured this spring. Two of the gardens are in North East. Two are in Fairview. One is in McKean and one is in Erie.

Bonnie and Mark Bestoso 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This six-acre blank canvas was purchased in the mid-fifties. Garden development began with the planting of numerous trees, shrubs and foundation plantings. Wayside Gardens then designed...

Brier Hill Garden 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brier Hill Gardens is a twelve-acre site with a naturalized, contoured ravine that reveals a spring-fed stream and pools. The gardens were originally created in the spring of 1927 by Arthur Wescott Cowell...

The Frenzel Gardens 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Twenty-five years ago, Bob and Kathleen Frenzel acquired a seventy-year-old stone house on seven acres of heavily wooded property on Lake Erie. Mature plantings of deciduous trees, conifers...

Raku Place 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Raku Place is a forty-seven-acre naturalized Arts and Crafts-style garden with eighteen named gardens and a serendipitous "Continental Divide" that provides two gentle water courses, creating fourteen...

Grimshaw Glen 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nestled in the valley between Concord vineyards is historic Grimshaw Glen. Ivy-covered ruins of the Grimshaw winery are the backdrop for the informal one-acre garden. Six generations of family...

Brett and Kitty Maloney 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

You will find more than three acres of informal gardens that reflect the interests and philosophy of the owners, "Nature is the caretaker and we are the receivers." This certified wildlife garden hosts a...

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First Mowing 0f 2009

(Published March 27, 2009 to the "Blog" category)

With the temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark, we were able to mow and roll the greens today. The grass really hasn't started growing yet but we were able to take off the "winter fuzz" in an effort to make the greens as playable as possible for this early in the season.

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