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No Increase in Greens Fees
Greens fee rates remain unchanged in 2010 at the Ramsey County golf courses. The season tickets and patron cards also stay at last year’s rate. 2010 Golf Rates
Keller Golf Course Improvements
During the past year there has been a great deal of discussion about potential improvements to Keller Golf Course. The County Board has approved a funding plan as part of the County’s major Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP plan shows proposed funding for design work in 2011 and proposed funding for construction in 2012. There has been NO funding approved for the proposed improvements at this point in the process. If you have any questions feel free to call Kevin Finley at 651-748-2500 or email.
Goodrich Golf Course Irrigation Pond Project
The project to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the irrigation system at Goodrich is complete. The new pond that enhances holes #10 and #17 provides tempered water to irrigate the turf throughout the course. The new pumping station provides precise amounts of water in a timely manner. As part of the project new tees were constructed on #10, #17 and #18 to provide a variety of distances and increased interest in these holes.
The Ponds at Battle Creek Driving Range Improvements
In conjunction with the Century Avenue road improvements, excess soil has been placed on the back half of the driving range. The purpose is to elevate the range and greatly improve the sight lines. The soils work on the range in complete. Irrigation piping is installed and turf is established. A full length driving range with improved visibility of ball flight will help you improve your game and increase your level of enjoyment. The high quality of this practice facility attracts all levels of golfers and recreation enthusiasts.
Pro Shops Open Mid March
The golf professionals plan to open the pro shops March 15, depending on weather. At that time, Season Tickets and Patron Cards will be available for purchase. As an incentive to encourage loyalty and as a thank you to our loyal patrons, we will continue our program of providing a Free Round of Golf to golfers who purchase a $75Patron Card. The courses will open as soon as the snow melts, frost is out of the ground and it is dry enough to not leave footprints in the greens. Last year, we opened in late March, played a few days and then it snowed again. This is a familiar pattern and normally by
April 10th we are open for the season without being interrupted by snow. The golf staff looks forward to seeing you in the spring and serving you with a friendly smile and excellent playing conditions.
Tip From The Pro
Mike Diebel, head PGA golf professional at Goodrich Golf Course, offers this tip to help you get ready for the upcoming season.
''Learn to play golf this winter''
In order to break a habit, you need to repeat the habit correctly 60 times a day for 60 days. Now that takes a lot of commitment. That's why it’s very difficult to improve at golf. You need to be very diligent. If you don't have that much time, use the time you do have wisely. Work on your weaknesses. Give yourself an honest assessment of your golf game. If you need work on your putting, set up an area in your home during the winter where you can practice your putting. Set up your putting practice area so that you can keep it up throughout the off-season. You will then be able to readily work on your putting without having to setup and take down your practice area before and after each session. If your golf game weakness is driving, irons, or short game, visit the Goodrich Golf Dome. If you are busy with work and other commitments, use your time wisely and work with a qualified PGA professional. The time you put into practicing during the off-season will be realized with a few strokes saved per round and a few
wagers won.
Customer Survey Winners
All e-subscribers were presented an opportunity to complete an online customer survey at the end of the 2009 golf season. An incentive to fill out the short survey was to be entered into a random drawing of four e-mail addresses to be awarded a 2010 Patron Card. The four winning names have been drawn and the loyal customers have been notified of their winnings. Nearly 500 surveys were submitted. Thank you for taking time to provide your honest feedback in completing the survey. 2009 Golf Course Survey Results
The lucky Patron Card winners are: Jeanie Mueller, Andrew Layton, Chris Stevenson and Jane Christensen
Congratulations!
