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WORCESTER CC WEEKLY A Worcester Country Club Communication
The Work Continues
Golf Course Update Maintenance and Winterization As winter weather sets in, the closure of our putting greens marks the end to another great golf season at Worcester Country Club. 2018 brought some of the most challenging and record breaking weather conditions that most can remember, from start to finish. While we begin to put this golf season in the rear view mirror, it is an extremely important time of year for the golf maintenance team. The task at hand is to protect our golf course the best we can in preparation for the extremely harsh winters we often face here in Worcester. The goal of our winter preparation program is to identify the variables that are within our control, and build as many layers of protection for your golf course that we possibly can. The practices that we initiate through the fall and into the winter have a significant impact on next season. Believe it or not this process started in September with soil testing, aerification and beginning our fall fertility management program. While it is hard to prepare for every possible circumstance that could be faced this winter, we look at historical information as well as trends to determine the best course of action. Historically, the course has been adversely effected by a number of winter conditions including extreme cold temperatures, ice accumulation, freeze/thaw periods, high winds as well as winter storms. We obviously have no control over any of these events but we can employ a number of practices to help protect our golf course. David Otis from the USGA has stated that “Ultimately, turf that goes into winter weak won’t come out any stronger.� We strive to produce the strongest turf we can with a balanced fertility, plant protectant and water management plan and add additional practices that can help protect our finely maintained turf. These additional practices include dry-ject or drill and fill, topdressing, drainage installation, tree removals/pruning as well as the application of another insulating, anti-desiccant product. continued on next page
Late fall drill and fill or dry-ject leaves open holes on our putting greens through the winter to help them drain better during thaw periods or after rain. Sand topdressing provides insulation to help leave turf less susceptible to damage from high wind, ice accumulation, and extreme cold as well as rapid fluctuations in temperature Drainage has been installed in most of our greens as well as in other areas of the course. The drainage system helps remove surface water that will eventually freeze, potentially causing damage. On greens, we cut 4 inch holes directly to drainage lines in the lowest areas of those greens to also remove surface water. Past and future tree work provide increased sun exposure also limiting ice accumulation. All of these practices are beneficial in the long term too! These practices also help to promote championship playing conditions during the golf season. This winter you will also notice a greener color on our putting greens and approaches. After evaluation of the damage that affected some of our greens last winter we decided to add another layer of protection with a product called Wintergreen made by Precision Laboratories. Wintergreen Plus is a non-phytotoxic colorant and anti-desiccant formulated to help protect sensitive turfgrass during dormant periods and accelerates spring green-up by absorbing sunlight with its deep green color. Our golf maintenance staff has endured a challenging season and they continue to bring a passionate work ethic to Worcester Country Club every day. We are fortunate to have such a hardworking, resilient and dedicated staff. Thank you and enjoy the holidays, Adam Moore, Superintendent
Join Us for New Year's Eve
Dinner Menu with Specials Live Piano Music 5:00pm - 9:00pm Champagne favors to take home to finish your celebrating!
December 9th - Reservations are available from 1:30pm on December 16th - Reservations are available from 1:30pm on Please contact Judy (508) 853-8064 to confirm availability
Christmas Cocktail Party Saturday, December 15th 6:00pm
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres $45.00++
Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling Judy (508) 853-8064 or reservations@worcestercc.org
WORCESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Holiday Food To Go Order Form Please click here to view To Go Orders must be placed by December 17th Thank you!
Worcester Country Club
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Please join us for beverages and hors d’oeuvres during our Open House on Saturday, December 15th Look for e-mails announcing “Special Sales” Free gift wrapping is always available Please keep in mind that all store credit must be used by December 26th, 2018
December Dining Hours Lunch Menu Wednesday - Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm Dinner Menu Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Dinner Menu Sunday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Kids Night Out - every Saturday Night 5:00pm-9:00pm Please make reservations before noon on Saturday Reservations@worcestercc.org