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| The time has come......the 2013 golf season is over |
The time has come for the closure of the greens with the move to temporary pins in the fairways. The below average temperatures over the past week has put the turf into winter mode a little earlier than normal. The recent weather combined with the forecast moving forward doesn't leave me with anymore thoughts of a warm up that would allow for the greens to remain open. The unusually cold weather will also claim another victim as the usage of golf carts is done for the season. Sad to say but the 2013 golf season is over. Temporary greens & walking will be allowed after 11am on days when the temperature is above freezing for those that are brave enough to battle the elements.
The USGA does an excellent job of explaining the issue with winter play so I am attaching the link below.
http://www.usga.org/course_care/articles/other/winter_play/Politics-Religion-and-Winter-Play-on-Greens/
Thank you to the membership for a great season and the positive support, constructive comments, & valued relationships that make Idlewild so great. Have a safe & happy holiday season and see you in 2014.
