Fall Chemical Applications

People may always wonder how effective Fall fungicide applications are throughout a long and cold winter, and if they really do make a difference. Well, have a look for yourself. The following picture is of #16 green in April of 2011. As you can see the green and much of the surrounding collar, are very green. This is not a result of that area being tarped over winter, but of the fungicide application that was made in October of 2010. If you look closely in the picture you can see that the green coloured areas start as perfectly straight lines about 5-7ft. long. The black lines that have been drawn in show the starting points of where the sprayer was turned on and the grass was treated. All yellowing areas of rough were not treated with any chemicals. With Bentgrass being much more susceptible to winter diseases and injury it is very important that they are protected each fall.

Oct 26/12

Maintenance getting ready for the warm weather next week.  Brady is clearing off the snow on 16 so they can apply the fungicide next week in the warmer weather.

Thank you for the Marshal Memories

Thought I would take the pictures from the last few marshal tournaments and make a video- some of the pictures are not that great but fun to watch!

For the younger Junior Golfer

D’Arcy Ranch Junior Golf Camp

Juniors of all abilities are invited to join this 3 week program.  Golfers aged 6 - 8 are encouraged to participate and learn etiquette, rules and swing fundamentals through a series of lessons, games and skill challenges on and off the golf course. The camp is designed to teach juniors the game of golf in the most fun and entertaining way possible while making new friends. Groups are set by age, we will try to accommodate requests. Limited space is available.

Cost - $100.00

Camp Itinerary

Week 1 7:00PM – 8:00PM

•Pre Swing Routine – grip, stance, posture

•Swing Plane – club path around the body

•Target Challenge – hitting to targets from different distances

Week 2 7:00PM – 8:00PM

•Full Swing – balance, motion, weight transfer and finish

•Drivers – ball placement and teeing the golf ball

•Tee Challenge – distance and accuracy

Week 3 7:00PM – 8:00PM

•Short Game – chipping, pitching and bunker play

•Mini Putt Course – Set up on putting green

Week 4 7:00PM – 8:00PM

• Par 3 Challenge – Set up around practice chipping green

 

 

Schedule

Lesson Schedule 

  Wednesday, June 27

 

  Wednesday, July 4

 

  Wednesday, July 11

 

  Wednesday, July 18

 

  Please contact the proshop to register, space is limited. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 20th.

 

Inclement Weather: The Proshop will make any decisions on weather  one hour before  the camp starts.  Call 938-4455 for weather inquiries.

Clubs: Cut down clubs with a new junior grip on them are available in the Proshop. Please come and be fitted in advance of lesson series (not the day of). All clubs have a cost of $5.00 each.

Club Identification: All clubs and equipment should be tagged with players name and telephone number. Only bring the club needed for the class.

Driving Range: Juniors are encouraged to practice. All juniors who are enrolled in the D’Arcy Ranch program are eligible for 50% discount on a large bucket of balls. This offer is available whenever the range is open.

Parking Lot: Please drive carefully in the parking lot and warn your children of the dangers of running in the parking lot.

Junior Golf Camp

D’Arcy Ranch Junior Golf Camp

Juniors of all abilities are invited to join this 4 week program.  Golfers aged 8 to 17 are encouraged to participate and learn etiquette, rules and swing fundamentals through a series of lessons, games and skill challenges on and off the golf course. The camp is designed to teach juniors the game of golf in the most fun and entertaining way possible while making new friends. Juniors will be provided with water, juice and freezies during breaks. Groups are set by age, we will try to accommodate requests. Limited space is available.

Cost - $250.00

Camp Itinerary

Week 1 5:00PM – 8:00PM

•Pre Swing Routine – grip, stance, posture

•Swing Plane – club path around the body

•Full Swing – balance, motion, weight transfer and finish

•Target Challenge – hitting to targets from different distances

Week 2 5:00PM – 8:00PM

•Short Game – chipping, pitching and bunker play

•Mini Putt Course – Set up on putting green

•Par 3 Challenge – Set up around practice chipping green

•3 Hole Scramble – played on the golf course

Week 3 5:00PM – 8:00PM

•Drivers – ball placement and teeing the golf ball

•Tee Challenge – distance and accuracy

•Strategy – for tee shots on par 4`s and par 5`s

•3 Hole Scramble – played on the golf course

Week 4 5:00PM – 8:00PM

•9 Hole Round – played on the course

 

 

Schedule

Group 1 (ages 13-17) 

Monday, June 25

  Monday, July 2

  Monday, July 9

  Monday, July 16

 

Group 2 (ages 8-12) 

Thursday, June 28

 Thursday, July 5

 Thursday, July 12

  (skip July 19th)  

Thursday, July 26

  Please contact the proshop to register, space is limited. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 20th.

 

Inclement Weather: The Proshop will make any decisions on weather  one hour before  the camp starts.  Call 938-4455 for weather inquiries.

Clubs: Cut down clubs with a new junior grip on them are available in the Proshop. Please come and be fitted in advance of lesson series (not the day of). All clubs have a cost of $5.00 each.

Club Identification: All clubs and equipment should be tagged with players name and telephone number. Only bring the club needed for the class.

Driving Range: Juniors are encouraged to practice. All juniors who are enrolled in the D’Arcy Ranch program are eligible for 50% discount on a large bucket of balls. This offer is available whenever the range is open.

Parking Lot: Please drive carefully in the parking lot and warn your children of the dangers of running in the parking lot.

Golf Tips from Gary

Improve your Score in 2012
Many golfers have added “hybrids” to their golf bags.  These wonderfully easy to use clubs should be in wider use, as they can replace long irons which tend to take years to master.  Dana Quigley (PGA SR TOUR) was using 9 hybrids when I played with him – and he said I was giving away at least 4 shots per round by not using them.  I now use three hybrids, replacing my favourite clubs (1, 2 and 3 iron).
When players first try a hybrid they sometimes complain about the feel of the hit, or poor result.  My advice is play all shots from the middle of your stance, mid-way between the feet and below your buckle or belly button.  Imagine you are hitting a smooth five iron.  It may take dozens of shots to figure out the distance you hit each hybrid, but the results certainly are worth the practice.  We feature several  hybids in the shop, Adams, Taylormade, Ping  and Titleist are the best, but they all work!

Chipping

Golf Tips

#1 Chipping

Most golfers have been taught to chip by pushing their hands ahead of the ball at address, then dragging the handle through impact with the hands leading the clubhead. The thinking is, this creates a downward strike for solid contact. But trying to keep the hands ahead often causes the left arm to pull the butt end of the club away from center, which actually makes it harder to catch the ball flush.

The best chippers make a small pivot or body turn toward the target as they swing through. This helps keep the arms and body moving in sync. To groove this, try my tee drill: Stick a tee in the butt end of the grip, set up with the tee pointing just forward of your belly button, and keep it pointing at that spot throughout the swing. Play the ball slightly back in your stance, and put more weight on your left side. As you swing, retain the triangle formed by your arms and shoulders.

The tee in the grip should stay close to your body and move to the left as you turn through the shot. Iit should stay pointed at the spot where it started. That proves your arms and body are in sync, and your chipping is sure to improve.

Brian