Friday, April 22, 2011

April 22

With all of the rainy days we have been having the crew is busy inside with cleaning, decluttering, organizing and inventorying supplies.




Sunday, April 10, 2011

April 10, Sunday

Today we are expecting a high of 87? The grass is really starting to perk up from the rain and warm temperatures.




















We had some rain last night and I was able to identify where we need to begin our drainage work.


Saturday, April 9

Our first day of working on the golf course was Saturday April 9.

The guys placed the markers, flags and ballwashers out, set up the practice range, cleaned up and cut the greens, and set new hole cups.

I spent the day working on greensmowers, evaluating equipment and organizing parts manuals in preparation for our mechanic, who starts on Monday. Yes I did some wrenching




















A local superintendent stopped by and welcomed me back to the area.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Meet Some Of Our Returning Staff for 2011

We have a great crew of grounds men returning from last season to continue the tradition of excellent course care at Bittersweet. These are the men who make Bittersweet shine.

Miquel has 8 years experience working on golf courses: 3 at Bittersweet and 5 years at Four Winds. Miquel specializes in mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough.



















Vicente has 8 years experience: 1 at Bittersweet and 7 years at Four Winds. Vicente specializes in mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough.



















Noa has been working at Bittersweet since it opened. Noa specializes in setting up the golf course for play - moving hole cups and tee markers, adjusting traffic control ropes.



















Bernardo has 7 years experience: 2 at Bittersweet and 5 years at Four Winds. Bernardo specializes in mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough.



















Last season Roel came to work at Bittersweet after 35 years as a cement contractor. Roel enjoys taking care of the clubhouse grounds, range tee, and trim work around the golf course.

April 5th, 2011

This morning I received a call from John Kiriakopoulus, Head Golf Professional and General Manager at Bittersweet Golf Club asking me to begin as golf course superintendent on April 7th, 2011.

I walked several holes of the golf course at Bittersweet last week and took these pictures. I just love all the native oaks and hickories.




















A New Chapter

This blog will chronicle my new golf course superintendent position at Bittersweet Golf Club. I will be posting almost every day, so stayed tuned!