EASTPOINTE COUNTRY CLUB MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
FROM THE GROUNDS
Dear Members ,
This year ’ s winter season has been unbelievably beautiful ! We can all agree that this may be the best season we ’ ve had in years for outdoor activities . The golf courses certainly feel that way .
When the weather is as nice as it has been for such a substantial length of time , we can usually count on the need for rain . Currently , our lakes are experiencing some recession . Although I have experienced much lower water levels , we know that the few wells we have on property cannot adequately replenish what Mother Nature does naturally . Our community , along with others in South Florida , fall under the South Florida Water Management District . By permit , the district regulates the amount of water we are annually permitted to pump . I am responsible for reporting these numbers quarterly to SFWMD for Eastpointe Country Club . Since our irrigation water volume is regulated , we hope for some much needed rain in the coming months before we are compelled to implement drought control restrictions .
At this time our play conditions are consistent on both golf courses . We continue to employ an aggressive fertilizer and weed treatment program on the West Course , with conditions continuing to improve each day . This summer we will maintain these programs and expect superior conditions for next season .
We have implemented one hole per week “ cart paths only ” on each course . This will give our fairways a break from cart traffic stress , aid in better growth of the fairways , and hopefully reduce comments of thin fairways .
Remember , these are your golf courses ! Please adhere to the signage ; repair your ball marks , rake your bunkers and fill divots with sand .
Thank you !
John Spiwak Director of Golf Course Grounds
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