Golf Course News
Golf Course Maintenance Staff will Shine through Tough Time
By Todd Mathews
Golf course superintendentThe maintenance department at Lake Tansi golf course has had to make a significant reduction in its operating budget for 2009. Many aspects of course maintenance will be affected. Labor costs will be decreased through a reduction in hours and schedule adjustments. Material usage such as fertilize, pesticides, lime, mulch, and sand will be reduced. About 15 acres of previously maintained golf course turf will be converted into natural areas in order to reduce fuel costs, fertilize use, and labor. Equipment parts such as mowing blades, bedknives, and aerifying tines have been cut back. The budget cut is a deep one but hopefully the maintenance staff can steer its way through without compromising course conditions.
The maintenance staff at Lake Tansi golf course is comprised of some very dedicated, hard working, and conscience employees. Their goal has always been to provide a top notch golf course for the members and guests. A budget cut will not dampen this goal. The staff will continue provide a well groomed golf course even though the budget cut has raised the difficulty level. Members and guests have appreciated the quality of the golf course for many years and it is the intention of the maintenance staff to continue that tradition.
