Shoreline Golf Links Advisory Greens Committee

Minutes of Meeting held on May 20, 2008

 

In Attendance:  Victor Calvo, Francie Green, Jim Handzel, Harry Emerzian, Steve Crane, Jack Smith

 

Absent: John Deem,

 

 

2008 AMERICAN EXPRESS® WOMEN’S GOLF MONTH

Supported by Golf For Women Magazine at Shoreline Golf Links

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m. – Discounted Green Fees

Saturday, June 7, at 2:30 p.m. – Free Golf Clinic

Saturday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m. – Free Golf Clinic

Wednesday, June 18, at 5 p.m. - Discounted Green Fees

Saturday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. – Free Golf Clinic

15% DISCOUNT ON ALL MERCHANDISE.

(Dozen golf balls and price restricted manufacturers excluded.)

Call 650-903-4653 to confirm dates and times of specific events held throughout the month of June Invite your friends! Clubs provided if needed

For more information or to register online, visit www.PlayGolfAmerica.com

 

 

Junior Tournament Volunteers

Jack mentioned that volunteers for two junior tournaments are needed next month. June 19th in the afternoon and June 20th all day. Any one interested should contact Joe DeBode at 903-6135 A US Kids Northern California World Championship Qualifying Tournament will be held Thursday, June 19 at Shoreline Golf Links. We expect approximately 100 players ages 5- 12 to register for the event. The Shoreline Jr. Classic a Junior Golf Association of Northern California sanctioned tournament will be held on Friday, June 20th.  We expect approximately 240 players ages 8- 17 to register for the event.  Harry will be volunteering for the June 19th event.

 

 

Demo Day

 Demo Day was held April 19; there was a pretty good turn out considering the windy conditions 

 

Friday Greens Fees:

 

Will be discussed at the June meeting

 

Migratory Bird Management:

 

Jack advised the committee that the City has leased a Goose Poop Remover for three months. During this time the sweeper will be used at the golf course and the turfed areas of Shoreline at Mountain View. The goose poop will be composted and used. The City has attained a new dog service to provide Goose Control for the next six months. The service will work at the golf course two times a day, five days a week and will bring 2-3 dogs each visit.

The City has also attained the services of the environmental consulting firm of Jones and Stokes to provide a constraint analysis and cost estimate for a nuisance bird management program at Shoreline Golf Links.  Jones and Stokes will work with City Staff and outside agencies such as golf courses and regulatory agencies to review existing information, identify potential management practices, develop a constraints analysis for each and recommend a policy/program recommendation for the City to adopt with respect to nuisance birds at Shoreline Golf Links.

 

Superintendent’s Update:

 

Steve advised the Committee that aerification has taken place on most fairways and tee boxes. The cart path for the 13th hole has been completed. The installation of the Bridge at hole 4 has not been scheduled. Steve also mentioned that dirt has been brought in to fill a low spot between10 and 11. Work continues on the bank stabilization project along the tenth fairway. It is going well and the small hills along the 10th fairway will be hydro seeded. The greens have been rolled and will be top dressed soon.

 

 

Questions from Committee Members:

 

Jim asked if the 18th green is sinking. Steve said it could be, but he has not noticed it.

Harry asked when new sand will be put in traps. Steve told the committee that he try’s to do 10-15 traps per year because of the expense.

The Committee members told Steve how well the course is looking and thanked him.

 

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008