Captain's Comment

If only the weather would cooperate. The cool temperatures and the constant threat of showers made the month of May seem more like April. Let's just hope June will be like the June of old days, sunny & warm!!! Despite it all, I have seen many out on the course trying to make the best of the situation and enjoying themselves, still with sweater vests, and windshirts on...Time to put them away!! The Season is well underway....now if only the weather would cooperate!!

We had a nice group of participants in the Two Day Member Member. I am looking forward to a full field for the Two Day Member Guest on June 11th & 12th, so please sign up to what is always a great time amongst Members and their Guests. As usual, the top Prizes for our WINNERS are 2006 Golf Memberships! And then there is always a "FUN" time at the Mixed Scotches, one being held on June 25th.....So mark your calendars.....Please get involved....Support your club!

Now that the first of two aerations of the season has taken place, let me explain what is really done beneath the surface of your "playing" grounds. Aeration is the process of coring to allow more air into the soil and to relieve compaction. When it comes to aerification, superintendents are forced to maintain a delicate balance between aerifying enough to keep turf healthy and free of disease and decay, and taking into account the disruption of play aerification causes, which is no small problem as far as players are concerned. While superintendents aerify greens, tees and fairways, it’s greens aerification that causes the most disruption and for which they receive the most grief.

To say greens aerification is among the most dreaded operations at a golf course might be an understatement. Finding the happy medium between healthy turf and member convenience can be challenging, but aeration is a necessary evil because of its many benefits. While aerating turf is a common enough practice these days, many turf professionals restrict this important cultivation practice only to the spring or fall growing seasons. While there is no doubt that aerating during both seasons is recommended, aeration is, in fact, a practice that can and should be done year-round.

It's important to point out that aeration is not handled in the same manner in every region. Both the method of aeration and the timing are heavily influenced by location. In the spring, grounds professionals have their best opportunity to aggressively attack that agronomic evil of evils, compaction. Compaction causes much-needed air pockets within the soil to close, providing less room for oxygen and water to move through the root zone.

The healing process: The most common aerification practice is removing soil cores or plugs and then topdressing to fill the holes that are left, usually with sand and other amendments such as fertilizers that allow the soil to maintain its air space and improve water penetration making your turf in playable condition as the end result.
See you on the course....

Enjoy & Happy Golfing!

Dave
              

Tournament Results

Governor's Cup

Congratulations to Kevin McKeever for winning the Governor's Cup.

Two Day Member Member

The Two Day Member Member was held on May 14th & 15th. Despite the cloudy, dreary, but mild temperatures, the Tournament got underway.

The Winners were:

• 1st Gross - George Patton & Mike Bonnetti
• 1st Net - Artie Hewes & Kevin McKeever
• 2nd Net - Bill Lancellotta & Ed Cheverie
• 3rd Net - Jim Bixby & Roger Thibodeau
• 4th Net - Will Parker & Jim Sullivan
• 5th Net - Mike Artesani & Jules Ciafrei
• 6th Net - Tied were John Ledoux & Brian Nerney,
  Ken McLeod & Mike Bromage, Armand Sprague & Earl Allen

Closest to the Pin:

• Hole 3-Mike Henry (Sat.) & Paul Fishel (Sun.)
• Hole 5 - Artie Hewes (Sat.) & Bill Lancellotta (Sun.)
• Hole 8 - Artie Hewes (Sat.) & Brian Nerney (Sun.)

Specials

GOLF HEAVEN FOR $111- BUY 10 - Nine rounds of Golf!

• Purchase a card from a bartender
• Valid Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CART PASSES-Buy 10 (Nine hole) Cart Passes-get one FREE!

• You can purchase these special passes from Dave
• Only Members can purchase these passes
  

Upcoming Events

Gents Competitions

June 11th & 12th (Sat. & Sun.)~TWO DAY MEMBER GUEST

• 8:00 Shotgun
• Lunch ~ Saturday
• Breakfast & Lunch ~ Sunday
• Format: 5-9 Hole Matches & Flight Playoffs
• 80% Handicap
• 10 Shot Limit between partners
• Flight Winners receive 2006 Golf Membership
• Closest to the Pin Contest
• Sign up by June 1st.
• $225 Entry Fee

June 17-19 Fri- Sun. Qualify CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

• Anytime during these 3 days, declare before qualifying.....Must play with another Member....Sunday's round, turn in card by 4:00..
• Club CHAMPIONSHIP Matches will be held over the next 3 weekends(Fri. Sat. Sun.)
• Qualifying Round will be used for Mulligan Qualifier.

June 25th-MIXED SCOTCH

• 3:00 Shotgun
• Golf ~ Dinner ~ Prizes
• Sign up by June 9th

PLAN AHEAD:

July 9th-MEMBER THREE GUEST

• 8:00 Shotgun
• Sign up by June 29th

Ladies Section:

Congratulations to Nancy Mendelsohn, one of our newest Members, and her partner for making it to the Semi-Finals in the Rhode Island State Mixed Foursomes Tournament held at Potowomut Country Club. Her match came to an end after 21 holes. Way to go Nancy!

2006 U.S.Women's Open Championship:

Be a part of the USGA Championship by volunteering at the 2006 U.S.Women's Open. The 2006 U.S. Women's Open will be played at the Newport Country Club in Newport from June 26-July 2, 2006. Become a Volunteer!! Applications are now being accepted.......For more information on becoming a volunteer, please visit www.2006uswo.com to obtain an application....

The 19th Hole  

Available for Bachelor Parties, small Wedding & Baby Showers and Funeral luncheons. Please see Ron for more infomation.

Golf Tip of the Month

                                                    
GRIP: Your grip should be in the fingers of both hands, not the palms.

BEST TIP: Don't squeeze the toothpaste out of the tube.

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Did you know?

How long do golf balls last? What conditions should they be stored under to maximize life span?

Today's golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they're kept away from excessive heat. Attics and cars, for example, can get very hot during the summer and can dramatically shorten a ball's life. Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage.

You should also consider that golf ball technology is improving rapidly, so if you're playing balls that were made more than a couple of years ago, you may be missing out on improvements that have been made to that model, not to mention completely new models.

What are the numbers for on golf balls?

The numbers are there to help you identify your ball on the golf course. In a dozen box, you get three each of four different numbers. If you should happen to play with someone using the same model of ball, you can agree in advance to play different numbers. That way, you can always tell which one is yours.

It's still a good idea to put your own personal mark on the ball using a permanent marker. That way, there will be no confusion even if someone else on the golf course is playing the same model and number as you are.

Why are the numbers on golf balls red and black?

Back in the days when golf balls were available in a choice of compressions, it was a convention to use red player numbers on the 90 compression versions and black numbers on the 100s. Today, however, the compression of a golf ball is engineered into the product to produce a specific set of playing characteristics. Thus, compression options are no longer offered, so the color of the player number is just an aesthetic decision.

Birthday/Anniversary/Congratulation Wishes  

A speedy recovery to Bill Slater who was injured in a car accident a couple of weeks ago.

Let Us Know...

Anyone have a special someone that they want to wish a Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary or just a Congrats to? Just send in your wishes, I will be happy to put them in the newsletter....

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