Mike Davis

[Patrick_Mucci]

had a great interview and comments about course conditioning.

Less water, firmer and faster conditions.

Could this be the start of something big ?

A new and welcomed trend ?

[Ed Brzezowski]

I bet Trump is buying brown paint right now.

[Bill Brightly]

I bet Trump is buying brown paint right now.

Now that is funny. Even Pat will laugh.

[jeffwarne]

I bet Trump is buying brown paint right now.

Now that is funny. Even Pat will laugh.

I heard he was going to single row waterfalls

[Brent Hutto]

I have three little words for The Donald...

Single

Row

Hairpiece

[Ed Brzezowski]

I bet Trump is buying brown paint right now.

Now that is funny. Even Pat will laugh.

I was expecting green ink, but even Pat has gone brown?

I wonder if it greens up with all the rain?

[Mark Hissey]

I was there. I really think that this Open could be a turning point for making golf courses more brown, manageable and financially sensible.

I hope so anyway.

[Patrick_Mucci]

I was there. I really think that this Open could be a turning point for making golf courses more brown, manageable and financially sensible.

I hope so anyway.

Mark,

Late this afternoon several members approached me about the conditions at Pinehurst.

Some of them inquired as to what we could do to reduce water usage and make the course firmer and faster.

Hence it would appear that the telecast, along with the tremendous support of the announcers, is having an impact.

[Ed Brzezowski]

Do you think it will be a new day or a flash in the pan?

While I love the look I wonder if when spring comes and everyone sees ANGC will they want to swing back.

[Patrick_Mucci]

Do you think it will be a new day or a flash in the pan?

While I love the look I wonder if when spring comes and everyone sees ANGC will they want to swing back.

Ed,

Over a decade ago I indicated that droughts, water shortages and costs would force clubs to rethink their philosophy on maintenance.

I think cost is moving to the front burner from the back burner and I think and hope that this is the start of a trend.

Remember, tree removal began when iconic clubs engaged in the practice and perhaps enlightened Boards and Green committees will reference Pinehurst when they propose or embark upon a water reduction program.

Time will tell.

But, who isn't tired of their ball plugging in the fairway or getting no roll ?

[Ed Brzezowski]

Funny you say that Pat. We started watering less last year. Our drives finally started to get some  roll and the fungicide bills were down. What happened next, our members complained that the course was too short and we needed more tees. Yes our average cap stayed at 18.

Go figure.

[Mark Hissey]

I was there. I really think that this Open could be a turning point for making golf courses more brown, manageable and financially sensible.

I hope so anyway.

Mark,

Late this afternoon several members approached me about the conditions at Pinehurst.

Some of them inquired as to what we could do to reduce water usage and make the course firmer and faster.

Hence it would appear that the telecast, along with the tremendous support of the announcers, is having an impact.

His statistic of reduced water use was astounding Pat. I think it was that that they used to use 50 million gallons and reduced it to 17 million gallons. It was a breathtaking statistic.

[Patrick_Mucci]

I was there. I really think that this Open could be a turning point for making golf courses more brown, manageable and financially sensible.

I hope so anyway.

Mark,

Late this afternoon several members approached me about the conditions at Pinehurst.

Some of them inquired as to what we could do to reduce water usage and make the course firmer and faster.

Hence it would appear that the telecast, along with the tremendous support of the announcers, is having an impact.

His statistic of reduced water use was astounding Pat. I think it was that that they used to use 50 million gallons and reduced it to 17 million gallons. It was a breathtaking statistic.

Agreed,

Just imagine the impact if water cost three (3) cents a gallon ?

$ 990,000 good to the budget.

The cost of water will go up, especially in areas where recycled water is mandated by the authorities.

I remember when fairways used to brown out in the summer months, especially in August.
And, everyone enjoyed the game and didn't complain about the lack of monochromatic "green" from tee to green.

TV helped indoctrinate and spoil the golfing world.
Maybe it will now reverse that trend.