New drainage was installed in the bunker on the right side of the second green. Five, six foot deep holes were dug in the bottom of the bunker. The holes were then filled with gravel. Two inches of new sand was spread out over the entire binker
Monday, July 18, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Villages designated as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary"
The Villages Golf and Country Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
"The Villages Golf and Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Jim Sluiter Staff Ecologist for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs.
"To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Sluiter. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Bird House Tour
Thanks to everyone who came out for the First Annual Golf Course Birdhouse Tour. Close to 65 people showed up to walk and ride around the golf course, looking at the 12 new birdhouses that were installed back on March 31st. Led by local bird experts, Mary and David Fullerton, the highlight of the morning had to be the birdhouse by the 4th tee, where the Violet-Green Swallows were swooping in and out of the birdhouse, being completely oblivious to the large crowd that had surrounded them. Hand outs included a map of the course and a complete inventory of all birds seen at The Villages. There will be extra copies at the pro shop for anyone still needing one.
Getting ready to take the Tour
Walkers heading down the 3rd fairway
Checking out the Violet-Green Swallow
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bird House Tour
It’s time to gather up your binoculars, field guides and water proof shoes. The first annual Golf Course Bird Watching Tour heads out onto the golf course from the pro shop on Monday, June 6th at 9:00 AM. Villages residents, Mary and Dave Fullerton will be leading the tour. They will take the group to 10 of the 12 birdhouses on the golf course, hopefully helping to identify any of the house’s new occupants as well as any other birds that they see along the way. The tour can be done on foot or in your golf cart. Everyone will receive a map of the golf course, showing the location of all 12 birdhouses and a list of all birds ever seen at The Villages.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Meet the Team
Francisco
Francisco has been on the golf course maintenance team since 1993. Although he can operate all the equipment on the golf course, he is most often seen during the summer spot watering the front-9 fairways. Here he is operating the 'verticutter' on the 18th green.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Raptors of The Villages G and CC
Photo by Michael Kulakofsky
Cooper's hawks are agile forest hawks. They feed mostly on smaller birds. The curved tail is a good way to tell a Cooper's Hawk from a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The Cooper's Hawk has a tail that is longer in proportion to the wings than does the Sharp-shinned Hawk. You will also see that the tail has a deeply curved tail while the Sharp-shinned Hawk's tail seems to be squared off.
Wild Thing
Lake Along the Right Side of the First Fairway
The golf course maintenance staff has created several vegetated buffer or "no spray" zones around the golf course. These areas which are around some of the edges of our lakes are specifically maintained with plants that will reduce storm water flow and potential pollution from runoff. Buffer zones protect water quality and aquatic species.
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