Course News July 2018

​As is readily apparent, several of the greens haven’t fully recovered from the dreaded winter kill.  Consequently Gary will soon undertake a major repair of the damaged areas by tilling, re-firming the base and sprigging.  Fertilization and chemical treatment will be applied to promote growth.  Naturally the newly sprigged areas will not be playable until grown in.  In addition, certain areas around the course that haven’t grown in as expected will be sodded.  These areas will be marked as unplayable, i.e., ground under repair, from which relief must be taken to prevent damage to the sod until it has taken firm hold.  Otherwise the course has benefited from frequent rains and normal irrigation when necessary along with warm (hot!) weather and is in great condition.
 
Feel good – play The Creek!
 
Cedar Creek was host for the CSRA Women’s Golf Association Lady-Pro/Lady-Amateur in early-June and featured a great turnout of ladies with their pro and amateur partners from throughout the CSRA.  The Cedar Creek team of Cookie Caruso, Linda King, Gail Sheiman and David Jett placed first in the lady-amateur division while Judy Long, Carole Stamm and Mimi Wittkamp playing with Kenny Evenson came in second in the lady-pro division.  (The Reserve Club team of Carrie Dillard, Sandy Rados, Mary Vaarwerk along with pro RJ Milford captured first place in the lady-pro division.)

           Cookie, Gail, David & Linda                            Mimi, Judy, Kenny & Carole
 
Tournament play in June included an ever popular Community Golf Scramble.  The team of Ken Brace, Ray Naramore, Lee Nightingale and Joe Souza took first place honors with a 59.  They were followed closely by the teams of John Andrews, Jason (“Boom-Boom”) Chambers, Harry Goldthorpe and Tom Murphy along with the “W Team” – Andrew Wilson, Mike & Mimi Wittkamp and Dean Wood who recorded 60s.  Fran & Donna Imbrescia paired with Craig & Kim Matthews to win the couples division with a 61.  And the ladies division was won by Gina DeLowrey, Louise Latsko, Lana Sadler and Laurie Sprecher with a 64.

Hook A Kid came to Cedar Creek again during the last week of June.  Led by Larry Peyser and his staff and hosted by Mike D. and Kenny E., the many youngsters learned the fundamentals of golf and the joy of a lifetime of playing.  Volunteers who assisted during the week and due a big “thank you” include Rich Egge, Mike Lesick, Bill Robinson, Rob Rosche, Art & Bev Schuenemann, Art Sotak, Peter Stephenson and Burt & Joan Wronsky.

Tutors Art Sotak & Rob Rosche
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Cedar Creek granddaughters (left) Mia Dion (Mike & Laurie Lesick) and Ellie Schmackle (Peter & Jean Stephenson) receive their putting lesson from Mike D.
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​Sadly the signature course tree on #17 is not looking well.   Suffering from the effects of a lightning strike years ago, a couple of ice storms and due likely to age as well, its boughs are browning and dropping their needles – a near certain sign it is dying.