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Sweetbriar Golf Club

This public golf course is popular among golfers who live in the western suburbs of Cleveland. It features 27 holes, including a new "Legacy" nine that puts the other two 9-hole courses to shame.

Bunker Hill Golf Course

Word-of-mouth works in this golf course's favor. So does a website where you can register and print coupons for discounts. Word is this public course is well-maintained and challenging. You can play the course year-round - provided there is no white stuff to be seen.

Boston Hills Country Club

The driving range at this public course was rated one of the top ten in the country and number one in the Midwest by Peterson's Golfing Magazine. It features thirty covered and heated tee boxes and is open regardless of whether or not there's snow on the ground.

Hickory Nut Golf Club

Only in Cleveland could you find a golf course designed by a duo known as the "Kucharski brothers." Other oddities are that the snack shop and pro shop are one in the same, and the ladies tee off from the same set of tees as the men. Laura Davies would appreciate that.

When did Apollo Golf start selling shafts?

Then in 1977, they began selling their own Apollo branded shafts to the North American golfers market. In 1986 the company was split to give more attention to the golf side of the business, and took on the name Apollo Golf.

Where were Apollo golf shafts made?

Apollo Golf Shafts. Apollo Golf Club Shafts have had a long and impressive history in the golf world. The company was started in England, believe it or not, over 150 years ago! In 1913, the original owners, Accles and Pollock, received a patent for the first tubular steel golf shaft.

Why are my golf courses wet?

Rainfall, melting snow or thawing soil can leave golf courses soft and wet during winter. Cool temperatures and limited sunlight mean that courses dry much more slowly during winter than they would in other seasons, and frozen soil does not drain well. If traffic is not managed carefully, footsteps and vehicle tires can leave wet playing surfaces rutted and bumpy. A sudden stop or slip may also shear the grass away from its roots, causing damage that will be visible into spring.

Does grass grow in winter?

Throughout the U.S., grass grows more slowly during winter than it does at other times of year, if it’s growing at all. This means that divots and ball marks heal slowly, and concentrated traffic can wear grass down to nothing. To limit the wear and tear caused by winter play, superintendents redirect cart and golfer traffic on a regular basis. Carts are also restricted to paths more frequently. Tee markers may be shifted to locations that aren’t used as often to protect primary teeing areas and prevent concentrations of fairway divots.

Can you overseed grass in the winter?

The grasses used on many south ern golf courses typically go dormant for part of the winter, taking on a pale straw color. While dormant playing surfaces can provide excellent playability, their natural appearance isn’t always popular. Some courses address this issue by overseeding with grasses that continue growing during the winter. Overseeding can create good playing conditions and aesthetics, but it also involves considerable cost and disruption. An increasingly popular alternative is applying turf colorants during the winter to give dormant grass a green color without the costs and turf issues that come with overseeding.

Is it good to play golf in the winter?

While golf courses can take various steps to help us get the most from winter play, such as reducing shade on playing surfaces or improving drainage, nothing changes the fact that less sunlight and cooler temperatures limit how well a course can recover. While winter may be prime golf season for some, in most areas it’s important for us to temper our expectations during winter and enjoy whatever golf the weather allows.

Do putting greens cover in winter?

Protecting putting greens during winter is always a priority. Courses in cold climates may cover their greens until spring to protect them from harsh winter weather. Southern courses with bermudagrass putting greens will only cover their greens during short periods of very cold temperatures, keeping them available for play otherwise. Some courses shift all winter play to temporary greens to protect their putting surfaces, while others use them only when the risk of damage is especially high. Temporary greens may not be popular, but using them can prevent serious issues.

What are the rules for putting in winter?

A typical Local Rule announcement specifying that winter rules are in force might read as follows: "If a player's ball lies on a closely-mown area through the green (it can be more specific and apply only to the holes where poor conditions prevail) the player may mark, lift and clean his ball without penalty. Before lifting, he must mark the position of the ball. The player must then place the ball on a spot within six inches (typically, though not set in stone) of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not in a hazard or on a putting green.”

How far away from the golf ball should you place the ball?

Typically, winter rules would allow you, in accordance with Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf, to lift, clean and place your ball within six inches of where it has come to rest, although that distance is not mandatory and may vary (e.g. one club length at some courses) but only on “closely mown areas”.

How many chances do you have to put the ball in play?

Typically, you only get one chance at placing the ball and once you let go of it, it is in play. However, if the ball fails to come to rest at all on the spot you have carefully chosen, you may try again on that spot and if it still fails to come to rest “place it at the nearest spot where it can be placed at rest that is not nearer the hole and not in a hazard.” But be warned, if you place it on the most inviting tuft and it does initially come to rest, but then falls off or moves before you play, there is no penalty but you must now play it as it lies. In such circumstances, if you pick your ball up and place it again, you will incur a penalty stroke for moving your ball in play and must replace the ball under Rule 18-2a – i.e. put it back in the spot where it had rolled or moved to.

When do golf courses close?

tee time, which often costs little more than cart fees, and zip around wide-open courses. Most golf courses close in September or early October for a couple weeks for over-seeding, which transition their Bermuda turf to a lush, cool-weather rye grass.

How many seasons are there in golf?

We've broken down exactly what to expect at the golf courses in each of the four seasons, to give you an idea of the seasonal rate structure. Each golf club has its own unique rate and conditioning schedule, so be sure to check with each course for specific details about your round.

Why are golf courses in perfect shape?

Golf courses are in immaculate shape because the rye grass has had a few months to grow in since fall over-seeding. The bent grass greens, which many of the higher-end clubs have, shine in the cooler temperatures, so expect perfect.

When is Bermuda grass good for golf?

But for golfers who simply must be in balmy shorts weather, this is an ideal time of year, with highs generally in the 80s and low 90s. Green speeds may start to slow a little as the temps rise, but they'll still be a good speed at most clubs.

What is monsoon season?

Also in the summertime, monsoon season means the most frequent storms passing through, usually in the late afternoon and evening. It can be a welcoming sight, because cooler air follows. The courses can still be busy from the crack of dawn through the first couple hours of morning daylight.

When do green fees come down?

Green fees come down in late April or May at most clubs but won't hit bottom until mid June or July.

Is morning tee time premium?

Generally speaking, morning rounds and weekend rounds are premium, while afternoon and twilight tee times can be had for less than the rack rate.