2026 Spring Package by GraniteGC

Greens, Clubhouse, and Property Committee 2026 Work Plan

Tuesday April 7

8:00 am – 9:00 am Zoom

Thursday August 13

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Course Tour with Industry Guest

Thursday September 15

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Course Tour with Industry Guest

Thursday October 15 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Course Tour with Industry Guest

۰ Review Terms of Reference & Confidentiality Agreement/Spring Package

۰ Review 2025 Winter Works

۰ Opening Procedures

۰ PN25

۰ Preconstruction

۰ Mobilization

۰ PN25

۰ Front 9 progress

۰ PN25

۰ Back 9 progress

March 31, 2025

Dear Board and Committee Members,

Thank you for your participation and dedication as members of the Board or a Committee of Granite Golf. Your commitment and contributions are invaluable to the success of Granite Golf, and I am deeply appreciative of the time and effort you invest on behalf of the members. The chair of your respective committee will also appreciate your on-time attendance at scheduled meetings, or if necessary, an early message if you are delayed or not able to attend a meeting

Expectations

Preparation

The staff invests a significant amount of time to prepare reports and materials for our consideration. It is essential to come to each meeting fully prepared. This means reviewing all relevant materials beforehand, understanding the agenda, and being ready to contribute thoughtfully to discussions. Preparation ensures that our meetings are productive and that we can make informed decisions that align with the best interest of the Club and the members.

Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality is of paramount importance. The matters we discuss are often sensitive and require discretion. It is critical that each of us respect the confidentiality of our discussions. This ensures that we can speak freely and make decisions in a secure environment.

Supporting Decisions

Thoughtful and respectful discussion and input is absolutely expected and encouraged. Once a decision is made, it is expected that all Board and Committee members will support and uphold it, even if it differs from their personal viewpoint. Unity in our decisions strengthens our Club and presents a cohesive front to the public and our members. It is important to communicate and advocate for these decisions in a positive and constructive manner.

Given that each of us has initiated our volunteer participation at differing times, I thought that it would be helpful to attach a copy of the Confidentiality and Code of Conduct

Agreement that you were asked to complete at the start of your tenure. It outlines and reminds each of us about several important areas regarding our work together. Please note that the commitment to confidentiality does not end when your volunteer participation has concluded.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the foregoing, please feel free to contact me, either by email or phone.

Thank you once again for your commitment. I very much look forward to working with you this year.

Sincerely,

Chair of the Board

CONDUCT AGREEMENT

All Board and Committee meeting discussions and minutes are strictly confidential and are not to be discussed with Members unless authorized by the Chair. This confidentiality also applies to the spouses of Directors and Committee Members. Directors and Committee Members must be especially vigilant when discussing Board/Committee matters in public places so those casual eavesdroppers do not become privy to Board/Committee issues. A confidentiality breach will result in your removal from the Committee/Board.

As a member of the committee, I will:

Listen carefully to my fellow members;

⋅ Carefully consider and respect the opinions of my fellow members;

⋅ Respect and support all majority decisions of the board/committee;

⋅ Recognize the authority vested in the board;

⋅ Keep well-informed of developments relevant to issues that may come from the board/committee;

⋅ Participate actively in meetings and actions and not discuss elsewhere what I am unwilling to discuss in meetings;

⋅ Bring to the attention of the board/committee any issues I believe will have a significant effect on our organization or those we serve;

Attempt to communicate the needs of those we serve; Refer complaints directly to the proper level on the chain of command;

⋅ Recognize my job is to ensure that the organization is well-managed, not necessarily to manage the organization;

⋅ Represent all those whom this organization serves vs. geographic or special interest groups;

⋅ Consider myself a “trustee” of the organization and do my best to ensure it is well-maintained, financially secure and always operating in accord with our stated objectives; Work to learn how to do my job better; and Acknowledge conflicts of interest between my personal life and my position on the board/committee and abstain from voting or attempting to influence issues in which I am conflicted.

As a member of the committee, I will not:

⋅ Criticize fellow members or their opinions at or outside of the meeting;

⋅ Use the organization or my position for my personal advantage or that of my friends, relatives or associates;

⋅ Discuss the confidential proceedings outside of the meeting;

⋅ Promise how I will vote on an issue before hearing the discussion and becoming fully informed on that issue; Interfere with the duties of staff or undermine the authority of our staff executive to perform his/her duties; or Speak for or in behalf of the organization unless specifically authorized to do so

I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the Confidentiality and Code of Conduct Agreement.

Signature Date

Terms of Service

Chair Wendy Thurston Errol Sorianno Ali Alagheband Carol Shaw

Vice-Chair Paul Crossdale Ali Alagheband Carol Shaw Paul Grimes

Member at Large Errol Sorianno Rick Wright Rick Wright Rick Wright

Member at Large Joe Sheehan Joe Sheehan Joe Sheehan Michael Von Schalburg

Member at Large Rob Maclean Michael Von Schalburg Michael Von Schalburg Julien Smit

Member at Large Leslie Walsh Julien Smit Julien Smit Andrew Cooley

Member at Large Judith Kyrinis Jamie Pawluk Jamie Pawluk Matthew Lawrence

Member at Large Carol Shaw Carol Shaw Bryant Wilson

Member at Large Jamie Pawluk

Greens, Clubhouse & Property Terms of Reference

Mandate

۰ Ensure the playability and enjoyment of the golf course while recognizing diversity of ability, gender, and age in the membership.

۰ Update the Board on matters related to the maintenance, design, and safety of the golf course and related property including the practice facilities.

۰ Ensure the golf course is maintained at a level consistent with the overall objectives and vision as determined by the Board and place utmost importance on course conditioning.

۰ Review functionality of the clubhouse and identify capital needs and requested enhancements for the clubhouse.

Responsible To

Granite Golf Club Board of Directors through the Board appointed Committee Chair

Duties

Review the results of the annual members survey as it pertains to Greens, Clubhouse and Property and report back to Board

۰ Review and update the Board on all submitted golf course and property change proposals related to maintenance, design, and safety.

۰ Review, update and prioritize the annual Winter Works project list and Long-Range Golf Course Plan and present to Board at year end through Golf Course Superintendent.

Ensure effective communication with Members on golf course, clubhouse and related property issues.

۰ Review Terms of Reference annually. Ensure related documents reflect industry best standards.

۰ Review and recommend to the Board a summary of capital items required for clubhouse and for future clubhouse enhancements.

۰ To perform other duties as may be assigned to the Committee by the Board.

Membership

۰ Committee members must be Senior Members or Intermediate Members of Granite Golf Club. The committee shall consist of a minimum of five members including:

1. Chair (Board Member)

2. Vice Chair (Board Member)

3. Up to 3-5 Members-at-large.

۰ Board Member chair and Vice Chair positions will be for a term of one year. The Member-at-large positions will be for a term of three years.

۰ Committee members will be selected in consultation with the incoming Chair.

۰ The President will be an ex officio member of the Committee.

۰ Members will sign a confidentiality agreement.

۰ The General Manager, the Superintendent of Golf, and the Clubhouse Manager will attend such portions of the meeting as are required.

Quorum

A quorum for meetings shall be a simple majority of voting members.

Number of Meetings

As determined but not fewer than four times a year. Agenda and content for the upcoming seasons meetings will be broadly agreed to by Golf Course Superintendent and incoming chair just before the season begins.

The Granite Golf Club - The Next 25 - Project Outline

2026Timeline

1 Mid to Late July 2026Begin Mobilization

Someone onsite daily to start the set up of the staging area in the clubhouse parking lot - inclusive of site office, toilets, safety fence, construction signage, fuel tanks etc.

Setting up of the stockpile locations for the imported materials. Materials are bunker sand, pea stone, fill, screened topsoil, drainage pipe, BBB polymer etc.

Facilitate the movement in of equipment.

Construction begins on the bunkers hole 1-9.

Goal would be have front 9 bunkers completed by shutdown.

Construction begins rebuilding the greens on holes 4 & 7. In succession to one another - completed by mid Sept.

Resurface greens & surrounds on holes 1,2,3,5,6,8,9.

2 August 17 Field Start Date for the front 9 golf holes Begin Field Construction

3 Late Fall 2026 Winter Shutdown Late Nov - Early Dec.

Possibly start back nine bunkers late fall if time allows.

Resurface of the 2 practice greens (ppg&sag) - in Sept. if time allows.

Redo of the 2 practice bunkers (ppg&sag) - late fall if time allows.

Shutdown jobsite when season closes out mid to late Nov. most years.

Shut down includes securing all materials, worksite cleanup etc.

Complete before the close of seeding window mid to late September.

Once back nine is closed and front 9 nearing completion only.

If no time the 2 will be completed springtime 2027.

We will push the work window until it makes no sense. Usually determined by temperature, snow build up or muddy wet conditions. The goal is to not make a mess for the sake of forging ahead.

4 Spring start upJob site opening

5 Mid April

Field work continues from fall shutdown.

6 June 1

7 Month of June

Projected front 9 to open for golf

Work towards bunker completion holes 10-18.

Late May/early June have greens resurfaced, completed holes 10-18.

Complete practice are bunkers(2)/greens(2).

8 July 1

Manager will be monitoring site conditions from snowmelt and be in conversation with the club as site conditions become repetitive.

Continue bunker work on holes 1-9, if required.

Start bunkers back nine.

Start re-grassing of the back nine greens.

Start construction of 2 tees.

Bunkers holes 1-9 completed, 4&7 greens completed, greens resurfaced holes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 completed, 2 tees completed.

The goal would be late May to allow ample time for grow in.

Easter is usually a good BM for start up.

Sod farms don't usually start cutting until May 1.

This is an option - if time allows in the fall they will be started.

Only if they were not completed in the fall.

Work through short course greens and bunkers Only if directed and all parties feel the schedule allows.

Projected back 9 to open for golf

9 July Contractor demobilization

Bunkers holes 10-18 completed, completed practice bunkers/greens.

Staff

Equipment Staging area clean up and restoration

No more than about 1 week

Winter Works

Drainage

Tree Removal

• Site Line Management

• Safety

Hole 3

Selective Tree Removal

• Airflow

• Aesthetics

Hole 6

Tree Removal

• Site Line Management

• Airflow

• Sunlight

Hole 7

Selective Tree Removal

Fence

Restoration

Drainage

Completed

Winter Works Completion List

Drainage on holes #3, #12, #16 & S.G.A

Tree removal #3 – site line management and safety

Tree removal #7 – site line management, airﬂow and sunlight

Selective tree removal #12 – sunlight and airﬂow

Not Completed

Fence rejuvenation project on #13

Selective tree removal #6 - airﬂow and esthetics

Additional Completed Work

80 dead, dying, and dangerous trees removed on back nine

Meeting Minutes

Greens, Clubhouse, and Property Committee

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday April 15, 2025 - 8:00 am, Via Zoom

Attendance: Ali Alagheband (Chair), Carol Shaw (Vice), Michael Von Schalburg, Jamie Pawluk, Eric Wright, Joe Sheehan, Julien Smit, Yanik Mayer (Superintendent), Brad Miller (Assistant Superintendent), Phil Scully (GM)

Regrets:

1. Welcome from the Chair

Mr. Alagheband began the meeting at 9:00 am sharp to welcome the committee and thank them for their service this upcoming season.

2. Committee Expectations

All committee members were given the Member Expectations, Confidentially and Code of Conduct Agreement, and Terms of Reference one week prior to our first meeting to review. Mr. Alagheband did an excellent job in highlighting key components of each document to ensure that all committee members were aligned with their responsibilities and what is expected of them. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that there may be differences of opinions, but committee members accept and promote decisions made as a whole.

All committee members have signed the Confidentiality and Code of Conduct Agreement except for Mr. Wright. He assured that it would be signed as circumstances has prevented him from doing so leading up to the meeting.

3. Review Spring Package

The Spring Package was reviewed page by page, and all committee members had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss.

 Mr. Von Schalburg asked what grooming referred to with regards to the Golf Course Standards document. Grooming is an attachment mounted on the greens mower that props up grass, creating a better cut.

4. Review 2024 Winter Works

The 2024 Winter Works map was reviewed hole by hole to examine how each project progressed during the off season. Some tasks were not completed. Below is a list of the uncompleted projects and the reasoning.

• One of the two drainage projects on #3 was relocated to the 5th hole because I decided that it was more important.

• The pond project on hole #13 was postponed due to the damage that hauling material would cause. This project would be pushed another season, or during PN25.

• The fence line on #13 was not completed last fall due to the onset of winter. This project will commence once the golf course is open.

• The selective tree removal on #12 was not completed because of the danger that some of these trees could pose on the maintenance team. Hired professionals will be used leading up to or during PN25.

• The selective tree removal on #15 was postponed due to time restraints.

There has been a concerted effort over the last few years to remove all the dead, dying, and dangerous trees on the property. Our front nine have trees with shorter life spans because of the wet growing environments. The Emerald Ash Borer has also devastated the Ash trees on the property. Although these trees do not make the Winter Works map each season, it is crucial that time is spent on these trees for safety and aesthetics.

This winter had much more snow accumulation than years past. Progress on the golf course slows down during these heavily snow accumulated off seasons. More time is spent plowing and salting for employees and contractors, and traversing the golf course becomes much more difficult and time consuming.

5. Opening Procedures

Opening procedures were discussed at length. Continuous work is being done to the bunkers, preparing the surfaces for opening day. The golf course greens were aerated in March during a warm stretch of weather. Grass has yet to be mown due to the inclement weather. The ice storm was also discussed, and how it relates to the unpredictable work that wasn’t budgeted for this spring.

Although there is still a bit of tree work that needs to be done from the storm, the majority is complete. The objective before opening is to have the golf course playable and safe for members. More focus will be spent on some trees once the golf course is open.

Granite GC’s opening day was announced to the committee, two days prior to member notification. The opening day decided by management is April 25th

 Mr. Sheehan walked the golf course the day before the meeting and inquired about certain tasked as to whether they would be completed by opening day. I explained that we have quite a bit on our plate but ensured him that a couple of the items would be completed by opening day.

 Mr. Sheehan also made note to the committee to remind members to keep all four tires on the cart paths.

 Ms. Shaw asked what my plans were this season for member communication. I explained that we will continue using social media and email blasts as our main source of information but are looking into ways of enhancing the experience for better traction

6. Review – PN25 Package

The GC&P committee reviewed the PN25 Update and there was plenty of discussion. Assumptions, anticipated timeline, scope of work, and the budget component were discussed. I emphasized the importance of the primary vs secondary items, tight timelines and budget.

There was much discussion on speculative design changes. Mr. Alagheband encouraged everyone to wait until renderings were available before coming to conclusions.

 Mr. Wright questioned when committee members would have approval. Mr. Scully explained that the GC&P committee will get the chance to review Mr. McBroom’s renderings this season.

 Ms. Shaw expressed her concerns about lengthening the 4th hole with the proposed greens build, that some members cannot reach the green as is.

 Mr. Michael Von Schalburg suggested that the green be moved to the right a couple yards and that an approach could be added to help players that can not reach the green.

 Mr. Wright questioned the decision regarding the proposed new construction of #4 green. It was discussed during the course tour last year and explained that no fill would be needed for the green, and transporting fill to an almost landlocked area of the golf course would be extremely expensive and time consuming. Environmentally Sensitive Areas also surround three of the four sides of the tee complex, leaving a vertical lift of the tee complex to be near impossible.

 Mr. Sheehan was curious which direction the 8th green would be expanded towards. I explained that it would be expanded back and to the right to avoid our green being positioned too closely to the left tree line.

 Ms. Shaw asked when members would receive more details about the project. Phil explained that there is a priority sequence for detail consumption; the board of directors, then the GC&P committee, and lastly the membership.

 Mr. Sheehan has heard wrong timelines for the project starting and suspected that the name of the project could be a factor.

 There were questions regarding the new size of the bunkers. It should be known that 35% is the target for total square footage reduction. Some bunkers will be reduced, split, added, and removed. Also, the shape of the new bunkers will be toned down version of our existing bunkers. This will aid in Better Billy Bunker installation and provide a bit more ease of maintenance while still preserving Mr. McBroom’s original design. Staffing models will remain the same for our new bunkers, meaning that roughly 35% more labour and effort will be put forth.

Adjournment

The Greens, Clubhouse, and Property meeting adjourned at 9:20 am.

Next meeting: June 12, 2025

Greens, Property & Clubhouse Committee

Meeting Minutes

Thursday July 31, 2025, via Zoom

In Attendance: Ali Alagheband (Chair), Carol Shaw (Vice), Jamie Pawluk, Joe Sheehan, Michael Von Schalburg, Rick Wright, Andrew Zimakas (President), Yanik Mayer (Superintendent), Brad Miller (Assistant Superintendent), Phil Scully (General Manager) Regrets: Julien Smit

1. Welcome from the Chair & Meeting Intent

Mr. Alagheband thanked everyone in attendance for making time for this unscheduled meeting to review Architect Tom McBroom’s PN25 hole by hole map of the golf course prior to board approval in August. The focus of the meeting was to review member and committee feedback on the proposed changes to the course as circulated and communicated to the membership.

2. Member Feedback

Since the circulation of Tom McBroom’s hole by hole map in early July formal member feedback has been light. The Board has received three emails, two of which were seeking clarification around the changes to #4 green. The third was a suggestion for the club to source and run two off site shotguns per week for the members during the months of disruption. Anicdotal feedback gathered has been mostly positive citing an overall agreement that the changes make sense and will improve playability for all skill levels.

There was an overall acceptance that most of the members who reviewed the changes deferred to the expertise of the architect Tom McBroom. There was a sense that the project timeline remains a source of confusion for some members. A targeted communication plan that highlights the scope and timing of PN25 will be circulated later this summer.

3. Bunker Feedback

There was a general discussion surrounding the intended bunker design focussed on the current rough edge look. Yanik explained that the new bunkers, although while being smaller, would have less movement including the removal of some ‘fingers’ that caused issues for both playability as well as regular maintenance. The reduction in bunker square footage will result in more resources allocated to the bunkers with the intent of elevating bunker conditioning.

4. #4 Green

The majority of the attention from both the committee and general membership surrounds the rebuilding of the 4th green. Tom’s intent is to elevate the putting surface to improve visibility from the tee while improving receptiveness. The distance to carry the wetland will not change however playability will be improved for shots that come up short of the green. The rebuild of the green will necessitate the removal of several trees. An option to install fescue behind the green was discussed and was generally accepted as a positive addition to the design. Yanik will ask Tom to include this change in the next iteration of the PN25 map.

5. General Commentary & Next Steps

• Suggestion to add fescue on the 10th hole to supplement bunker reduction and removal.

• General tree removal to be reviewed by the committee as part of the 2026 Winter Works document

• The Board will review all feedback collected during the August meeting

• Tom McBroom to supply a full course map for display in the clubhouse along with the project timeline

6. Adjournment

The July 31st meeting of the Greens, Clubhouse & Property Committee adjourned at 8:37am. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4th.

Greens, Property & Clubhouse Committee

Meeting Minutes

Thursday October 16, 2025, via Zoom

In Attendance: Ali Alagheband (Chair), Carol Shaw (Vice Chair), Joe Sheehan, Jamie Pawluk, Yanik Mayer (Superintendent), Phil Scully (General Manager)

Regrets: Michael von Schalburg, Eric Wright, Julien Smit

Yanik and Ali welcomed the committee members and thanked them for a great season. It was noted that this is our final Greens, Clubhouse, and Property committee meeting of the season.

1. 2026 Winter Works Map

The meeting focused on reviewing and finalizing the 2026 Winter Works Map for board submission and reviewing drainage and tree removal projects across multiple holes. The committee conducted a final review of the winter works map. The Chair made reference to Mr. Wright’s email noting he remained opposed to proposed changes on holes 6 and 7.

2. Closing Procedures

The grounds crew began top-dressing fairways in early October, working systematically to complete the task before winter sets in. They plan to start ESA management on select areas to promote healthy regrowth and to prevent saplings from becoming trees and will conduct irrigation blowout on October 27-28. The team will also apply dormant fungicides to prevent pink and gray snow mold, and will dormant fertilize all fairways, tees, roughs, and greens. Finally, they will tarp certain greens to prevent wind desiccation during the winter months.

3. PN25 Update

Plans were discussed for a Volume 2 map to be shared with the membership, along with metrics for work sites. Phil and Yanik visited different golf sites where KCM have completed recent work and talked with fellow peers that have gone through similar projects for insight.

4. Season In Review

The season was noted as unusual, with a wet spring followed by hot, dry conditions, leading to high irrigation usage. Efforts were made to improve the quality of the rough, bunkers, and green speeds, with some success reported in reducing complaints about bunkers and improving the rough. Yanik reported positive results on bluegrass project around tee decks areas.

The meeting covered updates on various golf course maintenance projects and seasonal performance and the committee discussed several maintenance and safety improvements at the golf course.

The group discussed maintenance practices and communication, with Ms. Shaw praising Yanik’s informative emails about course maintenance. Yanik communicates educational articles in every T2G publication and is closing this season with a summary of winter preparation work that combined the four emails about winter preparation to the committee

Other Discussions

• The committee discussed safety concerns about slippery bridges The group considered extending carpeting on the bridges, but Yanik explained that rubber matting had durability issues with cart tires.

• Mr. Sheehan suggested more frequent checks of ball retrievers and proposed adding one near the driving range entrance. The discussion also covered alternative ball storage methods and potential barriers to prevent vehicles from driving on grass.

• The committee discussed issues with golf cart etiquette, particularly regarding parking on grass and the misuse of electric carts with blue flags. They agreed to implement more reminders to members about proper cart usage and to consider holding etiquette seminars for new members.

• Phil suggested using the opportunity of new greens to launch a campaign on proper divot repair techniques, with Yanik's approval for overfilling divots rather than leaving them unfilled.

• The group discussed the longevity and maintenance of the golf course's irrigation system, with Phil noting that while the system has performed well, it requires regular maintenance and upgrades to prevent major issues. The conversation touched on the need for future capital investments in the irrigation system over the next 5-10 years to address degradation and ensure continued functionality.

Action Items

• Yanik to create a Volume 2 version of the map with more details and quantities for each work site to be shared with the membership in the spring.

• Yanik to address the bulrushes on hole #3 to improve visibility for safety reasons.

• Yanik to evaluate options for improving grip on the bridge to hole #4 in the off-season.

• Yanik and Steve Halse to assess and repair the ball retrievers in the chipping area, consider adding ball retrievers near the entrance to the driving range, replacing aluminum tube ball retrievers with shag bags, and improving cart etiquette education, particularly for members with blue ﬂags.

• Phil to consider implementing etiquette seminars or videos for members, especially focusing on proper care of the new greens.

Adjournment

The Greens, Clubhouse, and Property Meeting adjourned at 8:46 am.

Greens, Clubhouse & Property Committee

Meeting Minutes

Thursday September 4, 2025, via Zoom

In Attendance: Ali Alagheband (Chair), Carol Shaw (Vice Chair), Joe Sheehan, Jamie Pawluk, Rick Wright, Julien Smit, Andrew Zimakas (President), Yanik Mayer (Superintendent), Brad Miller (Assistant Superintendent), Phil Scully (General Manager)

Regrets: Michael von Schalburg

Agenda

1. Review of 2026 Winter Works Map

2. Presentation on Quality Assurance and Proactive Planning for PN25 Golf Course Renovation

Discussion Summary

1. 2026 Winter Works Map Review

The committee reviewed the proposed Winter Works Map hole by hole.

Hole #3 – Tree Work (Sightline Management)

Ongoing eﬀorts to control natural overgrowth; site requires frequent work. Safety concerns raised regarding dogleg softening, diﬀering views:

- Mr. Wright opposed, citing safety concerns as a nonissue.

- Other committee members emphasized the need to manage overgrowth. The Committee has previously discussed potential safety issues due to a lack of a sight line from the tee to the green. A golfer hitting his or her second shot to the green from the right side of the fairway is not visible from the tee. Maintenance of overgrowth in this area has the added beneﬁt of softening the dog leg, improving sight lines and alleviating any potential safety issues.

Hole #3 – Drainage Project

One of four proposed drainage areas.

Drainage work is contracted out, addressing small areas annually to prevent large, costly failures. Past successes include projects near #5 green, #7 forward tee, and #15 tee complex.

Hole #6 – Selective Tree Removal

Positive feedback received on wildﬂower plantings.

Debate centered on tree removal rationale:

· Mr. Wright voiced concerns, suggesting the justiﬁcation shifted from aesthetics to agronomic reasons.

Mr. Sheehan and Ms. Shaw disagreed with Mr. Wright and recalled 2024 work was also agronomic in nature. However, the Committee had noted that selective tree removal would also expose some of the marshland in the background.

Steve Mann explained airﬂow mechanics using water analogy; prevailing winds from WNW impact #6 green.

Mr. Alagheband and Mr. Zimakas stated conﬁdence in management’s agronomic expertise.

Hole #7 – Tree Removal

Continued work to improve sightlines, sunlight, and airﬂow to the green complex.

Hole #12 – Selective Tree Removal

Focus on improving sunlight and airﬂow for #12 green.

· Lowering canopy 10–20 feet to support bentgrass transition next season.

Concerns raised about project intensity; reassurance given that framing of the hole will be preserved.

Hole #12 – Drainage Project

Identiﬁed as the second drainage area on the priority list.

Hole #13 – Fence Restoration

Work to continue where prior eﬀorts left oﬀ.

Clariﬁed that the club is solely responsible for fence repairs (not shared with neighbors).

Remaining Drainage Projects

Final two proposed areas reviewed and discussed.

2. Presentation: Quality Assurance and Proactive Planning

Presented by Steve Mann, A. Ag. ISA BCMA, Owner/Consulting Partner, DCS Agronomic Services.

· Emphasis on quality assurance: sod, sand, seed, and soil must meet speciﬁcations regardless of vendor.

Importance of patience: rushing course reopening is more damaging than extending closure.

-90 “good growing days” are required to establish bentgrass from seed.

Weather variability may inﬂuence timelines, but management remains conﬁdent in schedule.

· Mr. Alagheband asked how readiness is determined; Mann explained use of agronomic metrics.

Mr. Sheehan suggested producing educational videos for members.

Mr. Scully conﬁrmed multi-channel communication will be implemented before, during, and after the renovation.

The Greens, Clubhouse, and Property Meeting adjourned at 9:03 am. Our next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

Golf Course Standards

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Greens

Daily Maintenance

Mowing Schedule

Cutting Heights

Greens are rolled 7x per week

L‐93 bentgrass – modified USGA greens mix. Cut daily with a walk behind Toro 21” floating head greens mower [Flex 1021].

Venting

Overseeding

Soil samples taken 2x through the growing season. Liquid and granular N2 fertilizers applied throughout the growing season [rate of 1.50 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.]

Regular applications throughout the growing season with L‐93. Aggressive slit overseeding occurs immediately following the April and August aeration.

Irrigation Moisture levels monitored on a daily basis. Greens watered on a as needed basis. Toro Osmac system controlled by Lynx software [single head control for all greens]. Mechanical irrigation supplemented by hand watering on “hot spots”.

Moss Control ‐ Aggressive thatch and organic matter removal through core aeration will continue to eliminate favourable growing environment for moss. Quick Silver pesticide spot treatments.

* 26 greens in total – 18 [main course]; 1 [practice green by clubhouse]; 3 [short course]; 4 [short game academy] 2026 Golf Course Standards ‐ Maintenance

Collars and Approaches

Daily Maintenance Mowing Schedule

Cutting Heights

L‐93 Bentgrass cut with a walking Toro 21” floating head greens mower [Flex 1021].

Cultural Practices Same as on greens with the exception of bi‐weekly solid tine aeration during the season and monthly topdressing on the approaches.

Irrigation Collars and approaches receive supplementary irrigation when needed via manual hand watering and the use of targeted wetting agents.

Fertility The fertility program for the collars and approaches mirrors the program on the greens.

Teeing Grounds

Daily Maintenance Mowing Schedule

Cutting Heights

L‐93 Bentgrass cut with a Toro 3150Q whiley roller triplex

Cultural Practices

Core Aeration

Sisis Thatching

Slit seeding

Topdressing

Vertical Mowing

2026 Golf Course Standards ‐ Maintenance

Fertility Approximately 3 lbs of nitrogen and 1 lbs of potassium is delivered to the teeing grounds throughout the season.

Irrigation Watering of the teeing grounds occurs on an as

basis determined by moisture requirements of the Bentgrass. Hand

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Fairways

Fertility Approximately 3 lbs of nitrogen is delivered to the fairways each season. 2026 Golf Course Standards ‐ Maintenance

IrrigationMoisture levels monitored on a daily basis. Fairways receive irrigation as required. Toro system controlled by Lynx software (double row dual head control). Automated irrigation supplemented by hand watering and use of wetting agents.

Divot A dedicated staff member is responsible for filling divots 5 days a week. Coverage depends on the amount of play, weather Maintenance conditions and time of year.

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Bunkers

The bunkers on the golf course are raked on an as needed basis, usually daily. The majority of the time this is accomplished by hand. In the spring, fall and after heavy rains we use a Toro bunker rake.

and

L‐93 bentgrass cut with a Toro 3150 Tri‐Plex Cultural

Sisis Thatching

Overseeding

Topdressing

Slit Seeding

Fertility Approximately 4 lbs of nitrogen and is delivered to the Range and SGA each season.

Irrigation Moisture levels monitored on a daily basis. The Bentgrass receives irrigation as required. Toro system controlled by Lynx software (double row dual head control).

Automated irrigation supplemented by hand watering and use of wetting agents..

Divot Divots on both the Practice Range and the SGA are filled daily seven days a week throughout the golf season. Maintenance

* Includes the complete practice range [teeing grounds, professional teaching area and all bentgrass surrounding the SGA greens]

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Appendix A

Golf Course Set‐up

Pin locations on the golf course are to be changed daily ahead of play. Efforts will be made to have six front, six middle and six back pin placements. Pins will be placed at least three paces from the collar of the green and with at least a three foot radius of flat ground around the cup.

Tee block locations will be moved on a daily basis. Tee block locations will vary throughout the season.

Golf Course Opening and Closing

Golf Course Opening:

The opening of the golf course will depend on several important factors that are intended to protect the integrity of the golf course throughout the season. Traditionally the golf course opens towards the end of April. Prior to opening the golf course:

• Soil temperatures will be consistently at 15 degrees Celsius

• Greens will have been cut at minimum of three times

• Tees and fairways will be cut a minimum of two times

The decision to open the golf course is made by the Superintendent and the General Manager. The membership will be informed of the opening date by email five days prior to opening.

Golf Course Closing:

The Maintenance Department requires a minimum of ten days of suitable weather to properly prepare the turf for winter. The last day of operation for the Club is October 31st. The decision to keep the golf course open later than October 31 will be made at the discretion of the Superintendent and the General Manager. Following the Closure of the Golf Course:

• All putting surfaces will be topdressed heavily

• All bentgrass will be treated with a preventative fungicide

• All bentgrass will receive an application of dormant fertilizer

• Seven of the exposed greens will be covered with perforated tarps

• The irrigation system will be purged of all water

Suspension of Play:

Golf Course Closure

The Maintenance Department will be charged with suspending play on the golf course should extenuating circumstances exist. Play can only be suspended by the Superintendent in consultation with the General Manager. Play will only be suspended if conditions exist that endanger the safety of golfers or seriously threaten the integrity of the turf. Frost Delays:

The Maintenance Department reserves the right to temporarily suspend play if frost is present on the golf course. Play will resume when it is determined that frost is no longer a threat to the integrity of the turf. The decision to institute a frost delay is the sole responsibility of the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent.

Club emails used to communicate important information when relevant at the discretion of the Superintendent. Timely articles will be published in the Tee 2 Green newsletter pertaining to golf course maintenance.

Tournament Set‐Up and Course Difficulty

Tournament set‐up (pin placements and yardages) will be determined prior to each event and changed if necessary on the day of if weather conditions are an issue.

Tree Management

Process:

• A map outlining trees or areas that are impeding turf health is sent out to the Greens and Property Committee in the spring.

• The draft map is reviewed with the Committee during the annual golf course tour in September

• An amended map is circulated to the Greens and Property Committee prior to the October meeting for review.

• The draft map is reviewed at the final Greens and Property meeting of the year.

• The Chair of the Greens and Property Committee will circulate a copy of the approved plan to the Board of Directors for review.

• The plans for tree work will be posted on the Club's website

• Plans outlined in the approved map are executed on the golf course during the off season.

2026 Spring Package

Expectations

Preparation

Confidentiality

Supporting Decisions

CONDUCT AGREEMENT

Terms of Service

Responsible To

Duties

Membership

Quorum

Number of Meetings

Related Documents

The Granite Golf Club - The Next 25 - Project Outline

Tree Removal

Selective Tree Removal

Tree Removal

Selective Tree Removal

Fence

Drainage

Drainage

Winter Works Completion List

Meeting Minutes

6. Review – PN25 Package

1. 2026 Winter Works Map

2. Closing Procedures

3. PN25 Update

4. Season In Review

Other Discussions

Action Items

Adjournment

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Greens

Collars and Approaches

Teeing Grounds

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Fairways

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Bunkers

Golf Course Standards ‐ 2026 Maintenance Program

Golf Course Set‐up

Golf Course Opening and Closing

Golf Course Closure

Tournament Set‐Up and Course Difficulty

Tree Management