I often get asked by parents and grandparents, “How old should my junior golfer be to get started?” and “How do I get my junior golfer started on the right track?” First of all, there is NO age limit on getting your junior started. As soon as the youngster shows interest in swing the club and hitting the ball, it is a good time to start. As for my children, my middle child, Eli is ten years old and he [...]
24 cocktails, from the classic Martini, Manhattan, and Margarita to the exotic Royal Blush, El Diablo, and Blood and Sand Sure, there are those who believe any cocktail is refreshing and suitable for summer. And they have a point. But when you’re grilling, or feasting on clams, or kicking back on the sand, some combinations of ingredients do quench the thirst better than others.
These are great for Breakfast or Dessert and can be made with different fruits and nuts or a combination of your choice. Serve with flavored Cream Cheese, Sour Cream or Yogurt. Enjoy!
Spirits are defined by their fermentation and distillation, process, and their high alcohol content. There are five major groups of spirits:
You’re in a wine shop looking for that “special” wine to serve at a dinner party. Before you walked in, you had at least an idea of what you wanted, but now, as you scan the shelves, you’re overwhelmed. “There are so many wines, “ you think to yourself, “…..and so many prices.” You take a deep breath, boldly pick up a bottle of wine that looks impressive, and buy it. Then hope that your guests will like your selection.
Over 3.8 acres of wooded area was cleared and under brushed in the winter of 2012. Areas targeted for clearing where identified has being heavily trafficked from wayward golf shots. Our plan not only added depth to the wooded landscape for viewing wildlife, it also gave the golfer opportunity to avoid penalty shots and increased their pace of play. This winter, we will clear and maintain an additional 3 acres. 2012: 2013: - Left side #1 [...]
Eight weeks have past and our 3/8” aerification holes continue to serve purpose. The average size green received over 300,000 holes that created pathways for gas exchange, water infiltration and root development. Root depth increased from 1.5” in September to over 4” by December. Roots will continue to developed to maximum depth of 6” by late May. During the summer months, the roots become shallow from high soil temperatures and anaerobic soils caused from compaction and excessive [...]
PCGC grounds staff have been busy preparing the course for winter. In addition to daily course set up, weed control and fertilization, we have been busy with leaf debris clean up and blowing out the irrigation. The towering oak and hickory trees that line our fairways consume a lot of man-hours and fuel in November. The removal of leaves is not only important for speed of play; it also promotes healthy turf and prevents clogged drainage pipes Over 875 man-hours have been scheduled to blow and mulch leaves [...]
More Speed. More Distance. More Performance. Titleist® 913D2 is a 460cc full pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower CG location that deliver the best combination of speed and forgiveness. Our patented SureFit® Tour hosel technology allows loft and lie to be independently adjusted to precisely fit your game. 913D2 delivers exceptional distance and forgiveness with a slight draw bias, with uncompromised looks, sound and feel. Read on to see how far [...]
Are you not having any luck growing thick, healthy grass under your trees? If so, the leaves on your trees may be a major contributing factor in your lawn thinning. During the growing season, the leaves on the tree will compete with turf grass in many ways. Even worse, as the leaves fall in late October and November, they create additional problems if not managed correctly. Listed below are some solutions to solving some of the problem we have [...]
Proper Usage of the Practice Tees The above photo is an example of the proper way to take divots on a practice tee. Notice how an entire area of grass has been removed in a tight and orderly fashion, affecting only a small area of turf. This photo illustrates the wrong way to take divots on a practice tee. The divots have been taken in a sporadic manner, which affects a very large area of turf.
Four Seasons Homes is pleased to introduce the Residences at Porto Cima, a premier living experience near the clubhouse and yacht club. Formerly part of the Private Quarters Club, a limited number of these residences have been opened up for purchase, a one-of-a-kind home buying opportunity at Porto Cima. Only four residences are available. Club at Porto Cima members have an exclusive first opportunity to preview and purchase a residence before they are offered to the public. Overlookingthe [...]
I often get asked by parents and grandparents, “How old should my junior golfer be to get started?” and “How do I get my junior golfer started on the right track?” First of all, there is NO age limit on getting your junior started. As soon as the youngster shows interest in swing the club and hitting the ball, it is a good time to start. As for my children, my middle child, Eli is ten years old and he [...]
The Club at Porto Cima completed spring aerification on March 25. Two weeks later, the putting surface is back to normal. Below the surface is a different story. The 5/8” x 3” holes has been filled with sand and fertilizer to promote ideal growing conditions for an additional three to four weeks. Over time, the holes will fill up with living biomass and the oxygen in the root zone will slowly decrease. In rainy, wet conditions, the tiny [...]
24 cocktails, from the classic Martini, Manhattan, and Margarita to the exotic Royal Blush, El Diablo, and Blood and Sand Sure, there are those who believe any cocktail is refreshing and suitable for summer. And they have a point. But when you’re grilling, or feasting on clams, or kicking back on the sand, some combinations of ingredients do quench the thirst better than others.
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