Stuck in Neutral

       The unofficial start to the golf season, Good Friday, has passed and we are still stuck in neutral! After hearing a story this past week of a course in New Jersey aerifying in the snow, I know that people have gotten past the point of frustration. Many clubs have pushed back aeration a few weeks. It is really brutal with predictions of highs next week in the mid 40's! Sometimes you just have to work with the circumstances you have been given.....
       After last years extended playing season, each day with this gloomy weather puts some clubs in a tougher situation. The interesting thing to see will be if the               US Open has as much an impact on the local golf economy as some expect. Interestingly enough, I have heard from many superintendents that their clubs are swamped for the week of the US Open. Clubs have multiple outings and events have filled the calendars. Now if you just had a big parking lot and a bunch of vans you could really make a killing. For those of you who have not been to the area, parking will be at a major premium!

Hope you and your family have a healthy & happy Easter!

WJC