Welcome Back!

As the 2015 golf season approaches us, I wanted to take this time to welcome everyone back to Blackstone!  After a very long and depressing winter, it is a pleasant relief to see that the course didn't suffer any winter damage.  You may notice some areas in the rough that mice have chewed thatch and leaf tissue, but once soil temperatures increase we get a flush of spring growth, these areas will no longer be noticeable...

If you were able to play the course before the recent snow fall, you may have wondered when we will be mowing the greens.  The answer to that is hopefully soon.  We are waiting for soil temperatures to increase and see some growth activity.  My best guess would probably some time next week, once the snow and moisture soaks in.  We were able to get 3 good rolls on them, which really helps smooth them out after the freeze/thaw cycles of winter. 

All we can do now is wait and hope for better weather. 

Hope to see you all soon!

Respectfully,
Andy Perry
Golf Course Superintendent