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| Posted On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
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| | Youth can learn golf & tennis this summer at LRCC! - by Mandy Heatherly | | |
| | LRCC has earned a reputation for having the best kids' camp in WNC! Two week-long camps are available June 22-26 and July 27-31. Your kids can begin a lifelong love for golf and tennis this summer! And who knows? They may even develop a passion to become the next big golf or tennis superstar!
Campers will also enjoy swimming, games, crafts and learning with their peers. NEW IN 2020 for Camp I, we are stoked to welcome the WNC NATURE CENTER, along with their some of their best-behaved critters, for a hands-on learning experience.
Grab a spot now because space is limited. Kids ages 6-13 are invited to join us daily from 10am to 3pm. Members' children age 5 can also sign up for half-days from 10am-1 pm.
Our CAMP FINALE begins immediately after camp on the last day so campers can show their parents, grandparents and siblings what they have learned. Families are invited to stay and enjoy pool time (no charge), then dine with us in the clubhouse (off the menu). Dinner reservations are requested; dining hours are 5:30-8:30pm.
> $225/week, Members (lunch is included)
> $300/week, Non-members (lunch included)
> $145/week, Half-days (10 am-1 pm; lunch included) this option is for members only
Request a brochure by emailing [email protected] or messaging Laurel Ridge Country Club & Event Center. | | |
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| Posted On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 |
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| | GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT'S SPRING 2019 COURSE UPDATE - by Mandy Heatherly | | |
| | Hello to all and welcome to spring! I just wanted to give a quick update on course conditions and where we are heading and where we have come from. First, I hope everyone is enjoying these nice temperatures and weather that we have had over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we all know that these prime temps won’t last and we will be into hot weather before long.
As for the golf course:
Aerification went well this spring with a modified version of it taking place. No doubt, everyone is aware how quick the greens healed up this spring. This was done because of several factors. One being the weather we had endured. Two because of labor and three was time. This fall, we will revert back to pulling a core so that turf health does not decline. You will notice more topdressing this summer along with needle tine holes to keep the greens vented during the hot months.
Pre-emerge has been applied to the entire golf course along with fertilizer in hopes of controlling weeds. Many of you have probably noticed that poa annua (annual bluegrass) has emerged in places. We will be trying to control what we can of that but the main focus will be on the putting surface. Seed head suppression is about all we can do at this time.
We have gained a wet weather spring on #9. As many of you have noticed, it is extremely wet on the lower right side. My plan is to add some drain lines to move some of that top water away from the area and over to the creek in hopes of drying the area. Look for that to start in the coming weeks.
Mowing heights have been established for the fairways. The height of cut will remain at .600 for the foreseeable future do in large part to the amount of rain we have had this year so far. We still have a shallow root system and fairways will be apt to burn up with lower mowing heights. Green heights are at .140 and will be going down to .135 soon. This along with topdressing will produce a faster smoother surface.
Rainfall totals for the year so far is 32.29 inches. That is what we have collected at the shop since January 2019. Hopefully we won’t encounter another summer like last year with the rainfall we had.
The driving range tee has been reseeded.
The maintenance staff labor force has taken a hit this year. Many have probably noticed that we did not get any migrant workers due to the H2B visa cut backs. We are still looking for laborers to fill the vacant spots. However, the staff that is here is putting in a valiant effort to ensure the course is in the best playable shape it can be. Believe me, I do see everything that needs to be done and where we are lacking. Be assured, we are trying to get everything to a maintainable level by prioritizing job tasks for the golf course.
Thank you to all for adhering to the no cart/ cart <> signs. This is just to ensure that we don’t wear out the turf in areas especially close to the greens. Please be mindful of any signage and or roped areas. | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, September 12, 2019 |
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| | 2019 MEN'S MEMBER-GUEST RECAP - by Mandy Heatherly | | |
| | We definitely had the key factors in place this year to pull off a successful Men’s Member-Guest. The golf course was in excellent condition, the weather could not be beat and we hosted the largest field we have seen in over 10 years. With a big Thank You to Matthew Johnson, our Tournament Chairman, the organization including handicaps, flights, pairings, tee gifts and social activities were all in place and anticipation was high for Thursday’s practice round.
Tournament action began with seven flights, each with six teams, vying to win their flight to get into the Shoot-Out on Saturday afternoon. In this final showdown, flight winners plus one additional point-winning team, battle for the chance to be crowned MMG Champions.
Before that could happen, Friday night’s social activities went off with a BANG!! All MMG participants were given one shot at winning a new automobile with a hole in one on #10. We truly appreciate the sponsorship of this event by The Field Motor Company. Unfortunately, we did not have a winner, but the excitement was palpable. Members and guests were also able to win prizes at other fun contests. The Island Green was hotly contested as the following players hit the green: Mike Gaddis, Bob Holquist, Gorham Bradley, Ozzie Bradshaw, Garrett Greene, Jon Henson and Mel Gondron. The eventual winner was Mel Gondron; Jon Henson finished as Runner-Up, also taking home a cash prize. The putting challenge winners were Sam Garvin and Kim Gaddis, each winning an embroidered headcover for their skills. The Longest Drive contest was thrilling, finishing in a close race. With a great shot of 221 yards, Kate Gifford took home the ladies’ prize and our men’s winner, Chase Kress, pounded one 342 yards to beat Kate’s brother, Luke, whose shot rested at 322 yards. The Senior division was won by Phil Casso (283) and Mike Gaddis (281).
Qualifying for the Shoot-out were the following Flight Winners: Richard Gerber/Don Stephenson (1st Flight); Shane Treadway/Bill Ray (2nd Flight); Don Thompson/Mel Gondron (3rd Flight); Bob May/Kenny Miller (4th Flight); Gary Lance/Ozzie Bradshaw (5th Flight); Bob Buckner/Jeff Fuchs (6th Flight); John Ammons/Brad Brookshire (7th Flight); and the wildcard team, Jerry McCarthy/Eric Gifford. The eight teams split in two waves with four teams teeing off on #9 and four on #18. After eliminating one team from each group, the wave swapped holes and one more team was eliminated, leaving four teams to play down #18 for the title. Playing before a large crowd of cheering spectators, the teams of McCarthy/Gifford, Gerber/Stephenson, Treadway/Ray and Lance/Bradshaw composed themselves for the final hole. The playoff was won by a made 8-foot, downhill putt from the team of Shane Treadway and Bill Ray. A BIG congrats to our winners, Shane and Bill, and thanks to all our competitors.
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| Posted On Friday, May 25, 2018 |
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| | Golf Course Superintendent’s Update 5/25/18 | | |
| | There are many projects happening around LRCC. We continue to finish our mulch and pine needle applications. This has been especially tough this year due to our work crews being delayed three weeks and the abundant rainfall. We are working on each area when a free moment and Mother Nature allow. With the abundant rain, clumping of the grass clippings has been a problem. | | |
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| Posted On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 |
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| | 2017 Mixed Member/Member Golf Tournament | | |
| | Bragging rights were on the line during the 2017 Mixed Member-Member. The 2-day event, better known as the “Divorce Open”, kicked off play on Saturday, August 26th with a 2-person Better Ball event, followed by a 2-person Scramble format on Sunday. Teams competed for both Gross and Net Championships. Most of the teams were comprised of spouses, but there were 8 teams competing with someone other than their better half. | | |
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