As a relatively new golfer, there is a lot to learn about golf. One of the things that I never considered was a golfer’s impact on course condition. After all, don’t we have greenskeepers who take care of that? Yes, we do have an amazing greens crew that keeps our course in pristine shape and attracts golfers from far and wide. But, when a golfer does damage to the course it’s important to repair it immediately (and correctly).
The Adopt-A-Hole Program was started by Lydia Shell and Steve Yount this year to bring awareness to just that. I’ve gone to two of the Adopt-A-Hole Programs so far, and I’ve learned the proper way to rake bunkers (don’t pull the sand up the sides), sand a tee box so that it doesn’t cause mounding over time, seed the fairway (most everyone knows this already) and repair ball marks on the greens like a pro.
My Adopt-A-Hole is Lakes #6 that is ALWAYS cart path only. I have found the whole thing fascinating to learn and it’s been fun and rewarding to do. It definitely makes me more aware of my impact on the course condition, no matter what hole or course I am playing. You may find out more information at the Pro Shop.
By Jo Peek, Resident since 2014