It's still winter

After a brief respite last week, the recent blast of frigid temperatures and every possible form of precipitation has quickly reminded us that it's still winter in Wisconsin.  Recently, we've spent a few days on the course, clearing the greens that had accumulated the most snow.  On February 11, it took eight hours for four employees with three snowblowers to clear greens three and six.  These greens also had the most significant ice cover, and we wanted to allow them the chance to breathe once the weather warmed.  We also spent the majority of a day clearing the large drifts that were on 18 green and the putting green.  Without clearing these areas, they would have remained under ice cover, even through the recent thaw.  With all of the snow, ice, and, most recently, rain, there is the potential for some winter injury on the course.  However, at this point, it's too early to be certain. 



A few hours later, the green
 was finally cleared.



Dave Noltner beginning
 the snow removal on 3 green.













On a warmer note, Omar Zaldivar has been putting the final touches on the tee blocks this week.  Each year, all of the tee blocks are sanded, repainted, and the spray application of the Blackhawk logo is the final step.