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Pat
Dolan, Golf Course Superintendent
Jason Cramer, PGA Professional
Robert K. Nicolson, Director of Golf
Mike Amorelli, Director of Golf, Emiritus
| WINTER PLAY During the winter months, the putting green may have a sign placed by it indicating that it is closed. This is done to eliminate traffic at a time of year when we are unable to change the cups and distribute traffic due to the frozen soil. When conditions are more favorable, the sign will be removed indicating the putting green is open. As a reminder, when the Pro Shop is closed in January and February, members are responsible for paying the appropriate guest fees by notifying the Business Office at 908-782-4455 ext. 202. The winter play policies will remain the same from last year for this January and February. The policies are an 11 a.m. start time, temporary tees and greens, and the course will be closed on Mondays. However, similarly to last year, in an effort to accommodate some winter golf we will amend the policies if the conditions of the course are adequate and the weather cooperates. The adjustments will consist of moving the pins back onto the greens and an earlier starting time of 10 a.m. if frost is not present. Again, this is all weather permitting, and if weather conditions decline the pins will be replaced in the temporary locations. Please be aware that during this time of year the golf course takes longer to dry out, due to less sunlight from shorter days, so it will take several nice days before the greens can be opened up for play. Throughout January and February the course conditions hotline (908-782-4455, then press 4) will be updated the night before to give members plenty of notice of the following days’ conditions, approximate start time, and course setup. Our temporary greens will be placed on the approaches for Friday January 1. Temporary tees will be located on areas of the tees that are rarely used (example: the very front or back of the tee). |
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| HOLE |
BLUE |
WHITE |
GOLD |
RED |
Par |
Handicap |
| Rating |
71.8 |
70.5 |
66.2 |
71.7 |
||
| Slope |
133 |
127 |
120 |
127 |
||
| 391 |
372 |
350 |
337 |
4 |
3 |
|
| 235 |
218 |
157 |
143 |
3 |
13 |
|
| 488 |
472 |
422 |
416 |
5 |
11 |
|
| 156/164 |
132/142 |
100/113 |
100/105 |
3 |
17 |
|
| 366 |
348 |
296 |
287 |
4 |
9 |
|
| 351 |
338 |
273 |
267 |
4 |
15 |
|
| 341 |
307 |
286 |
250 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 416 |
393 |
309 |
301 |
4 |
1 |
|
| 484 |
471 |
420 |
415 |
5 |
7 |
|
| OUT |
3228 |
3051 |
2613 |
2516 |
36 |
|
| 372 |
353 |
340 |
332 |
4 |
12 |
|
| 165 |
156 |
118 |
118 |
3 |
18 |
|
| 370 |
352 |
289 |
289 |
4 |
6 |
|
| 504 |
482 |
428 |
420 |
5 |
10 |
|
| 165 |
159 |
124 |
112 |
3 |
16 |
|
| 556 |
532 |
416 |
416 |
5 |
4 |
|
| 345 |
334 |
302 |
293 |
4 |
14 |
|
| 384 |
375 |
310 |
299 |
4 |
8 |
|
| 428 |
410 |
358 |
401 |
4/5 |
2 |
|
| IN |
3289 |
3153 |
2685 |
2680 |
36/37 |
|
| TOTAL |
6517 |
6204 |
5298 |
5196 |
72/73 |
This opening hole stretches to 391 yards from the back tee. Fairway bunkers on the right set up the dog leg left design. Second shots face a typically small green. well bunkered on both sides. 
A long par three, 235 from the back and 143 yards from the forward tee. Out of bounds left and tall pines right. The prevailing wind is at you and the green is uphill.
This par five is reachable in two, but the risk is high. Out of bounds left, uneven fairway lies, and a nasty pot bunker 60 yards short of the green. Once on the green. everything slopes away from you.
100 yards or 156 yards short with out of bounds left, wetlands in front and small brook to the right. This new green will hold your shot.
A slight dog leg right, 348 yards from the "whites". Try to keep your tee shot down the left side. The two-tier, well bunkered green comes back to the clubhouse.
This hole is straight, with a large brook following you on the left side. Stay between the fairway bunkers. The green slopes away in the back.
From the back tee, a mere 341 yards. This hole has the highest over par history in Club championships. The dog leg left has a lateral hazard left, elevated green and a carry over water. A new local rule change for 2002 - tee shot left of brook is NO LONGER OUT OF BOUNDS.
The men’s #1 HDCP hole, 416 yards uphill, woods to your right and the entrance road on your left. Take one extra club for your shot up to the larger than usual green.
This is the #1 HDCP hole for the forward tee. It measures 415 yards. A water hazard lies just inside the 150 yard marker. The elevated small green is tightly bunkered and returns you to the clubhouse.
A well executed drive needs to be hit at least 190 yards to see the green on this dog leg left. A big hitter may try to cut the corner, but watch out for the fairway bunker on the left. The green is generous but don’t be long.
An uphill par 3, which plays from 165 to 118 yards. The elevated oblong green has a bunker from left which protects the back tier.
Just over 500 yards from the back, this par five is straight as a ruler. Out of bound lines the entire left side and pines are on the right. The shot into the green must be accurate.
This par three is the signature hole. The cemetery left of the green dates back to the late 1800s. Three large bunkers with a brook in front guard the elevated green from the front.
Our longest hole, 556 yards from the "blues", is a slight dog leg right. The tee shot is wide open, but the fairway narrows to the green. The bail out is pin high left.
This hole plays only 334 from the middle tee selection. The out of bounds lines the left side and the right side is tree lined. Now for the fun part, the green is only 10 yards wide and falls off right.
This newly designed hole is a dog leg right. Your tee shot must favor the left side if you want a clear second shot. Look out for the fairway bunkers! The green is very difficult to putt due to large swales.
A great finishing hole, where length and accuracy are a must. Your shot to the green must be perfect. The large triple tier green is well bunkered and demands a great putting stroke. During the summer, pool members may view your final shots, so take dead aim.
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At the time of writing, it is nearing the end of February and we still have a foot of snow on the golf course. Accomplishing work on the course has been difficult this winter due to the weather. Winter weather can be unpredictable and having good working conditions during the winter can be very short lived. This winter has seen several significant snow events as well as a few rain storms that caused flooding to the course, once in December and once in January. We did have a nice dry, frozen period for three weeks in January when we were able to perform most of our tree work. The storm in mid February left the course littered with broken white pine branches that collapsed under the weight of the wet snow (pictures). The staff is anxiously awaiting a break in the weather that will allow us to get on the course to clean up the debris and finish up stump grinding from the trees we removed. It important for us to complete this work before we are busy with our spring aeration, fertilization, weed control, and routine maintenance. We have taken advantage of the weather by
focusing on preparing the course accessories and equipment. Machines
have been serviced, blades sharpened, ball washers cleaned, and
metal stands re-painted so that once the weather improves we will
be ready to go. Think spring, it’s just around the corner!
Patrick
J. Dolan |
