GCM Crew Cleans Up After Winter Storm

For the first time in a long time The Peninsula Club was inundated with 5 inches of ice and snow. The winter storm lasted from February 12-14, closing the club and the entire town of Cornelius.

The Golf Course Maintenance crew spent most of the day digging the shop, clubhouse and tennis facility out from the ice and snow.  The crew did a fantastic job getting the clubhouse area cleaned and ready for dinner by Friday afternoon.

Bunker rake being used to clear the parking lot.

Arnold clearing the street going into the clubhouse parking lot with the backhoe

Arnold clearing the parking lot with the backhoe

The GCM crew clearing snow and ice off walkways around the clubhouse

View of #9 approach and green

Club Closed Today

Due to bad winter weather, the club and golf course operations will be closed Wednesday. Look for updates on twitter and the blog for further information.

The greens remain covered to help insulate them against the cold weather.

Ultradwarf Winter Covering Update

We will be covering greens Monday evening and leaving them on until Friday morning. The greens will also be covered  Friday evening. This is due to the severe drop in temperature and winter weather we will be experiencing during the middle part of the week.

We will remove the covers after the frost has lifted on Friday and Saturday mornings. The driving range will be open all days except Wednesday.

Covering greens is a common practice done on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens during the winter months. This process helps our greens hold heat in the soil profile, prevent plant desiccation and protect turfgrass plants against extreme cold temperatures and wind.

Please call the Golf Course Maintenance Department or Pro Shop with any questions or concerns.

An example of covers being put on a green