Well after a weekend that saw nearly 1.5" of rain and even a little snow down to the valley floor (had a couple of flurries yesterday) we are back to some decent weather for the week. Looks like frost every morning coming up but into the 60's for afternoon highs after today.
We started greens aerification yesterday and closed the front nine. We had a rain shower late morning that set us back several hours on our anticipated schedule. Therefore, we are keeping the front 9 closed today to get those greens in as good a shape as possible and will close the back 9 tomorrow for those greens. We should have no issue having the entire course back open by Saturday. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through the weather challenges and get the greens ready for that long winter's nap that's coming.
The animals are starting to move around the course, as is typical this time of year. There are at least 2 bull moose, 2 cows and a yearling that are setting up residence around the course. In addition, there are 2 very nice buck mule deer and several females that are frequenting the course. The elk haven't started their migration in earnest yet, however, it will be coming soon. I'm sure everyone heard about the incident at the Gros Ventre Campground that caused NPS to have to put down a young moose. This is one of the many reasons we don't allow walkers, photographers, dogs, etc. on the course. The animals feel safe here and we have provided a habitat on the course that allows them to move about freely without interference from individuals, other than the golfers and our staff. Please remember the golf course is off limits unless you are golfing and have checked in with the pro shop. We have had to ask numerous persons to leave the course in the last couple of weeks that were out trying to get pictures of the moose.
The course is still on scheduled for an October 12th close date. After that it is a "mad dash" to get the course winterized and this is a critical period for us to put the course to bed. After closing, the course will be off limits to everyone until the first significant snowfall and we get the cross country track groomed. We have had some input from the membership to stop allowing dogs out during the winter and we are going to evaluate that policy this winter. The concern is for the wildlife, the safety of others
on the track and the damage that is caused by paws and digging on the track. Another reminder, according to club and membership documents dogs are prohibited on the property at any time unless they are assisting you in your travels and we make this very special exception in the winter time. We will keep everyone abreast of when the course is open for cross country skiing.
Have a great rest of the season and continue to check back on any upcoming activities.
Andy
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| Buck near #9 tee box |
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