Round By Round The Superintendents Perspective

from Pocono Farms Weathervane - April 2023

Ladies Night Ladies Night

BY JEFFREY LESOINE, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Our new golf season is quickly approaching. Hopefully by the time you are reading this article, the golf course will be open, and the season will already be underway! As much as many other people and I would love for that to be the case, sometimes the end of winter can be the worst. Just a couple years ago, here at The Farms we saw over sixty inches of snow in just March! With any luck, the rest of our winter will remain mild like just like the first couple months. Even if the end of winter is not as mild as it started out, the golf course will be as ready as possible for what mother nature has in store. Every year, the grounds crew and I take many steps to get the course ready for winter. Green drains are put in and sod cut outs around the greens are removed to increase drainage and winter runoff during the freeze/thaw cycles. This is done to decrease the chance of winter damage. The greens are then covered with topdressing and finally tarped for extra winter protection. Sometimes no matter how much we prepare for the elements, mother nature may have other plans.

This season on the golf course, we have several small projects to work on as well as normal maintenance. Some of those projects include moving/repairing existing drainage, tree cutting and trimming along with other small course improvements. We are always trying to make the course more playable and have better conditions for the members.

I am sure our members and staff are all very excited for winter to be over and the start of a new golf season. Last season we had great weather, great membership and a terrific member participation. Hopefully, this season is even better! With the start of the new golf season, now is a great time to set up some in season lessons with our PGA golf pro Kyle Monahan. Get your swing ready for the peak of the season! Or maybe you are in line for a hot new set of golf clubs! Even if your clubs and game are already on par, staying in shape will also help your golf game. Regular exercise can greatly improve your game. I am sure Kyle along with Krissie Aylward (Our Fitness & Recreation Director) can show you some great exercises to strengthen your swing or improve your range of motion.

Whichever you may choose, new clubs, lessons, fitness or maybe just doing your own thing, Pocono Farms has plenty to offer. It is always nice to see all the familiar faces and some new ones. Every new season is like starting fresh, and no two seasons are ever alike. New challenges bring new greatness! I am sure this season will be no different. I hope everyone had a great winter and has an even better golf season!

Dart League

The PFCCA Dart League season concluded on Sunday March 19th. After a great season, the league players gathered for a buffet lunch and a day of playoff excitement!

After an undefeated season The Dart Fellas Team, consisting of Dean Barone, Mike Elbert and Frank Milano, took home the championship trophy! Thank you to all who participated, we look forward to another great season in Winter of 2024!!