STOUGHTON - Brad Gervais, president of the Stoughton Golf Club, says people have been out to enjoy the course with the warmer weather.
The greens fared well over the winter, as tarps were pulled by staff and volunteers. The holes are tarped to keep the grass greener and to stop the damage from deer over the winter.
Gervais and his wife Karla are active members of the Stoughton community and enjoy a good game of golf. Their children Vann and Brynlee are also getting involved in the game.
Staff began on April 15 and once tarps were pulled off the nine holes, the irrigation was turned on.
A special blend of grass is needed for golf courses, and Stoughton uses bent grass. This grass is durable and easier to cut short, but not too short as it will scorch. The right amount of fertilizer is also needed to keep the grass green and healthy.
Darlene Bowen is in her third year with the club. She is responsible for the grounds and scheduling.
“She does a great job,” Gervais said.
They also have three new staff members who will require training.
“We have an excellent group of volunteers who all pitch in to get the work done,” he said.
The course opened on May 5, and will run seven days a week, from sunup to sundown.
According to Gervais, they already have a good number of tournaments booked. Non-profit organizations that book get 15 per cent off and companies receive 10 per cent off for tournaments booked.
They are well equipped with golf carts, have a clubhouse to enjoy for socializing and out front have an ice cream parlor that has seen visitors already. It is located on Highway 13.
