Jerry mowing the collar on hole 13

According to the weather forecast, Sandpines is going to see plenty of sunshine over the next couple of weeks. I have received a number of compliments regarding the condition of the greens. They are really rolling nicely right now. I would encourage anyone who has been waiting for a good time to play Sandpines to make a tee time and enjoy a round right away.

Today's putting stroke view

The final precipitation total for 2013 was only 42.56 inches. In some places that may sound like several years worth of rain, but in Florence, Oregon that is not much. That is less than half of the precipitation that Sandpines received in 2012 (89.51 inches). Someone from southern California told me they received less than 4 inches for all of 2013. Suddenly, I don't feel so bad about our current "drought".

Tee marker restoration

You may have the noticed the tee markers are looking much better lately. We were able to get them restored during some of the frosty weather in December. The old paint was removed from the tee markers as needed. Then, they were touched up with new paint. Next, the paint was baked on in Peterson's shop oven. Finally, the tee markers were put back out on the course.

14 green under brilliant blue sky

Some of our recent accomplishment include: initiated brush clearing in the landing area between holes 3 and 4, tee divots filled, tee yardage markers edged, greens mowed, greens rolled, hole locations changed, greens fertilized, approaches fertilized, parts room re-organized, 9 fairway top dressed, sand was added to 6 fairway bunker, bunkers were raked, scotch broom was removed, needles blown off greens, irrigation repairs were performed, and material safety data sheets were audited and updated.