Golfers in the Natural State are lucky to play on some of the finest courses anywhere - and the maintenance crews led by our outstanding stable of superintendents that work long hours to provide the best playing conditions possible.
We owe a big pat on the back to these men and women and always take the time to say thank you because I know they appreciate it. The ASGA has had three Championships thus far in May - all have been affected by weather. The Men's Match and Mid-Senior Match Play at Big Creek in Mountain Home had numerous rain delays. But Brent Edens, superintendent and his crew, had the course in remarkable shape despite all the problems Mother Nature threw our way!
The Governor's Cup at Chenal was played on the tail-end of record rain-fall mid-May - and Jed Spencer, Superintendent and his crew went above and beyond the call of duty to get the greens as firm and fast as possible. Last week, Nick Birch, Superintendent at Hurricane Country Club in Bryant, also had his greens firms and fast, despite several holes literally being "under water" just a week before the Senior & Super-Senior Match Play.
Often we do not see these superintendents hard at work - they arrive early at their facilities, often before the sun comes up and stay sometimes until well after dark. If you are proud of the condition of your course, take time to let the superintendent know. "Thank You" will mean a lot, I promise you!
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