Minutes of the Lake Wildwood Golf Committee Meeting on May 12, 2009
by Bob Martin
Draft May 26, 2009
I. The meeting was called to order by Gerry Galvin at 2:01 pm.
II. Roll Call
A. The following members were:
1. Present - Joan Bundick, Mike Byrne, Shari Davis, Gerry Galvin & Ed Lauchner
2. Absent - Dave Kedie and Jerry Lane
B. Bob Pleski represented the Irrigation Subcommittee and Bob Martin was present as the Webmaster
C. The following liaison personnel were present: Don Streseman and Ken Wolford
III. Minutes - The minutes of the April 14, 2009 meeting were approved. (Vote)
IV. Reports
A. Pro Shop - Jim Knight (Absent, no report.)
B. General Manager - Edward Simpkins (Absent, no report)
C. Golf Maintenance - Ken Wolford
1. Preparation for the upcoming invitationals is behind schedule because of weather. His staff is working overtime to catch up.
2. Pre-emergent crab grass control spraying is coming.
3. The annual insecticide treatment process will begin by the first week in June.
4. Ground squirrel control will also begin about the 1st of June.
5. Greens have been top-dressed and the annual greens rolling process has begun.
6. Questions:
a. Ed Lauchner noted an increase in fairy rings and mushrooms and asked about spraying. Ken stated that this a fungus problem and not usually treated by spraying but that he will begin a treatment. Ed volunteered the Divot Stompers to assist.
b. Ken was asked if we have a motorized bunker rake and, if so, why we don’t use it. He stated that we do have one but that it did not produce satisfactory results.
c. Gerry Galvin and Ed Lauchner raised questions about the type and quality of sand used on the course. Ken pointed out that there is a confusion between sand for greens, which is of higher quality, and that used in bunkers, which has a somewhat lower specification. Discussion ended with Gerry recommending a test of different bunker sands.
D. Special Projects - Presentation by Gerry Galvin for Gary Turzak
1. Dredging of the pond on #12 may be deferred until next year, or even beyond, and therefore the re-building of the rock wall may be also deferred. Ken Wolford will discuss with Public Works and report back to the Golf Committee at the June meeting.
If we do not build the wall of #12 this year, the money allocated may be requested for us on construction of forward tees. Decision, hopefully, at the next meeting.
2. Golf Inspection Report
a. The back 9 was inspected on May 6 and the report has been posted on the Golf Committee web site. The results have been reviewed by Ken Wolford who expects to address issues by July.
b. In the Practice Area, 5 new mats have been installed on the driving range and new yellow and also white practice balls have arrived and will be put into use shortly.
E. Irrigation Subcommittee - Bob Pleski
1. The latest subcommittee report has been posted on the Golf Committee web site. In summary
a. The subcommittee is in contact with the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State University. He is hoping to get CIT to do an in depth study of the added stress put on sprinkler piping when fast shut off versus slow shut off sprinkler heads are used. It is hoped that we can get a qualified engineer to review the engineering analysis and either confirm or tell us why the analysis is faulty. This study would be valuable to all who refer to CIT as the ultimate authority on matters pertaining to golf course management.
b. Is there air in the system causing hammer and leading to failures?
c. On May 15 the same test as done last year with Rainbird sprinkler heads will be performed with Toro heads.
d. Gerry Galvin whether there was a significant cost difference when purchasing components subh as heads, valves, controllers, etc. versus purchasing packages.
e. Ken Wolford recommended finishing testing and analysis of the results before making finals decisions of what equipment to purchase and when
F. Divot Stompers - Ed Lauchner
There are 10-14 volunteers at work every Monday working both on divots and bare spots. They will work on Memorial Day.
V. Club Reports
A. Lady 18 Holers - Joan Bundick
They are proposing a re-write of rule 7.10.55. Dottie Teague is in charge of the effort.
B. Men 18 Holers - Gerry Galvin - No report
C. Lady 9 Holers - Shari Davis - No report
D. Men 9 Holers - Dave Kedie - Absent
VI. Old Business
Goals for 2009 - Gerry Galvin solicited suggestions from committee members. Only Ed Lauchner has responded so far. Joan Bundick suggested finishing old committee goals before establishing new ones. Further discussion was deferred to the next meeting.
VII. New Business
A. Gary Turzak has developed a P.A.D. for re-building the #9 tee and submitted it to theGolf Committee for approval, forwarding to the Planning Committee, the Public Works Committee and then the Board. The details are available on the Golf Committee web site. Action was deferred until the June meeting.
B. Gary Turzak has developed a P.A.D. for building forward tees on #4, #10 and #12 and submitted it to the Golf Committee for approval, forwarding to the Planning Committee, the Public Works Committee and then the Board. The details are available on the Golf Committee web site. Ed Lauchner expressed disagreement that the new tee on #4 would be good for high handicap golfers. Action was deferred until the June meeting.
C. Bob Martin suggested that the Golf Committee consider conducting an opinion survey of the golfing community with three questions.
1. Should we return to a 3 days ahead deadline for making reservations over the phone or stay with the current 6 days? We changed from 3 to 6 on the premise that this might encourage more guest play because guests could plan farther ahead. Play statistics do not show any significant change.
2. “Fivesomes” were put into play several years ago when there was a high demand for golfing reservations. Play has dropped off over the years and we can probably reduce the limit to “foursomes”. Does the golfing community have a preference?
3. In November, a survey was held asking if the golfing community would prefer to have fixed 11:00 am shotguns on Monday and Friday instead of our current frost delay system. The reaction at that time was unfavorable. However, it is thought that now, while frost delays are fresh in everyone’s mind it would be worthwhile to ask them again.
After discussion and clarification of the issues, Bob Martin was tasked with conducting such a survey. (Vote)
D. Gerry Galvin announced that Jerry Lane has resigned from the Golf Committee.
E. Ed Lauchner expressed dissatisfaction with the Golf Committee process. He stated that too many items were being passed on as approved by the Golf Committee without adequate review and discussion beforehand. He submitted the following motion:
“All golf related documents, P.A.D.s, plans, specifications and rules shall be reviewed for approval by the Golf Committee prior to implementation or forwarding the Board.”
Shari Davis expressed a similar opinion. The motion was amended to add that the Golf Committee should adhere to its charter. The motion passed. (Vote)
VII. Correspondence - None
VIII. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 pm