Good Golfers

"Consider the following definitions of good players and good golfers.  Good players have low handicaps, usually hit the ball a mile and occasionally post very low scores.  Good golfers fill divots, repair ball marks, and practice good etiquette each and every time they are on the course." -James Francis Moore, USGA Green Section's Construction Education Program

The pursuit of perfection is the main goal of the staff at MCC.  We want our greens fast and firm, our fairways green and clean, and our bunkers white and well defined.  The crew hopes that the membership shares this desire and that they will consider the following when playing the course.  Together, we can keep The Brook looking great. 

1. Remove tee's after use on tee boxes.  These damage the mower reels which can be very expensive.
2. Exit bunkers from the back instead of walking up the face.  Turf on steep slopes is very susceptible to damage from traffic.
3. Fill divots properly.  If divot mix is left mounded, it too can damage mower reels.
4. Fix ball marks properly, with a pushing motion instead of a lifting and pulling (see previous article)
5. Carts are one of the most detrimental factors to turf on a golf course so please keep the carts on paths whenever possible, specially around the greens and tee's.
6. Please keep carts out of mulch areas.
7. Remember you are playing on a living carpet avoid sharp turns, fast acceleration's and quick stops.  
8. Do not follow another golf carts path.  This will only increase compaction and lead to desiccated turf.
9. Tree's will never shrink in size.  When they do overgrow and cause problems with their shade they have to be removed not only from a turf health standpoint, but for the safety of the golfers and crew.
10. Safety, safety, safety.  Please wait the extra second for a crew member to notice your group and we will remove ourselves and equipment from your shot.

We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you out on the course.  Enjoy the holiday weekend.