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Birmingham Golf News
We will continue collecting donation items for the victims of the tornados that hit the Birmingham area last week. Below is a wish list for the victims. Donations can be dropped off at the Ballantrae Clubhouse. Thank you for your support - Ballantrae Staff
Wish List
Bottled Water
Gatorade
Can Goods & Hand Held Can Openers
Dry Goods – Mac & Cheese, Rice, Beans, etc.
Toiletries
Paper Products
Plastic Tubs – for Survivors to salvage items from their homes (new or used)
Tarps – To cover homes from the outside weather (new or used)
Sunscreen
Diapers (Baby, Toddler and Adult)
Wipes
Blankets (new or used)
Gloves (new or used)
Hammer & Nails (new or used hammers or any tools)
NEW Sock & Underwear all sizes
Dog & Cat Food and supplies
Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, Publix, Winn Dixie)
 
 
 
Ladies
The Ballantrae Ladies Golf Association is now accepting dues for 2012! Cost to join is $30.00 for the year. If you love to play golf or if you are interested in playing golf, please consider joining. The BLGA has members that play at all skill levels. The BLGA hosts play dates during the week and on weekends, ladies tournaments, couples tournaments, and their annual Christmas Luncheon. The BLGA is a member of the Ladies Birmingham Golf Association and their members who are members of Ballantrae Golf Club may participate in LBGA events.
Congratulations to Ronnie Foster for getting a Hole-In-One on Hole #14 on Thursday, January 5, 2012! Ronnie hit a 16 degree hybrid from the IV tees. It is his second ace. Congrats again on the perfect shot!
We would like to congratulate Gerald Reno on his first HOLE IN ONE on Tuesday, December 20, 2011!! Playing with his friend Hunter Hutchison, Gerald used a six iron to hit this perfect shot on hole #17!
Congratulations to Dick Limbach for winning the silent auction for the Fred Couples Captains Bag! We appreciate everyone who participated in this event. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation!
BLGA Christmas Party
We would like to thank the BLGA for having their Christmas Party at Ballantrae! We were thrilled to host them. They also presented their end of the year awards. The winners were: Most Improved Player - Keri Rutledge, Most Improved Senior Player - Debbie Atchley, Hole-In-One - Debbie Atchley, Club Champion - Debbie Atchley, Most Birdies - Debbie Atchley & Missy Bibb, & Breaking 80 - Keri Rutledge & Missy Bibb!
 
 
 
FROST DELAYS AND WHY IT IS CRUCIAL
TO WAIT UNTIL IT MELTS OFF!
How can a footprint be a killer?
When it is a footprint made on a putting surface that is covered with frost. It is hard
to believe that simply walking across a golf green covered with frost can cause so
much damage, but the proof will be there in a few days as the turfgrass dies and
leaves a trail of brown footprints. That is why most courses will delay starting times
until the frost has melted and it is also why golfers who appreciate a quality putting
surface will be patient during frost delays.
Why does frost cause problems?
Greens are fragile. The putting surface, or green, is an extremely fragile environment
that must be managed carefully and professionally. Remember that every green is a
collection of millions of individual grass plants, each of which is a delicate living
thing. Obviously, Mother Nature never meant for these plants to be maintained at
3/16 or even 1/8 of an inch for prolonged periods. This stress makes greens
constantly vulnerable to attacks from insects, disease, heat, drought, cold and frost.
Frost is essentially frozen dew. It can form when the temperature (or wind chill) is
near or below the freezing point. The ice crystals that form on the outside of the
plant can also harden or even freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the
normally resilient plant cells become brittle and are easily crushed. When the cell membranes are damaged, the plant loses its ability to function normally. It is not
much different than cracking an egg. Once the shell is broken, you cannot put it back together.
The proof is in the prints
Although you will not see any immediate damage if you walk on frosted turf, the
proof will emerge within 48 to 72 hours as the leaves die and turn brown and since
just one foursome can leave several hundred footprints on each green, the damage
can be very extensive.
Thanks for understanding
The damage is not just unsightly — putting quality will also be reduced until repairs
are made. Those repairs are expensive and, in some cases, the green may have to be
kept out of play for days or weeks until the new turfgrass is established. A short
delay while the frost melts can preserve the quality of the greens, prevent needless
repairs and may even save you a few strokes the next time you play.
How to make practice better for everyone
Turf education has become very important for golf courses all over. Knowing how to treat the grass when practicing will make everyone’s experience more pleasant. Here are some tips on how to keep the practice tee in great shape.
· Place your ball on the edge, directly behind a previously made divot.
· Try not to find a new lush piece of grass for every practice shot, or use the scattered gun approach.
· Everyone working together to keep divots under control will all make the difference.
Education is the key to keeping your range in great condition!
Congratulations to Eric Wallace for achieving his first Hole-In-One today! It was on Hole #8, Eric hit a 7-iron from the III tees. It was witnessed by Dennis Abell. Congrats on the perfect shot!
Congratulations to our member Debbie Atchley for scoring her THIRD Hole-In-One today! She hit the perfect shot on Hole #17. It was playing 98 yards and she hit a 7 iron. It was witnessed by Janice Charles. Congrats again on the perfect shot!
Ballantrae would like to congratulate Rick Jones for scoring his first Hole-in-One on Hole 8 on Saturday, October 15, 2011! Rick hit an 5-iron from 160 yards out. It was witnessed by Eric Johnson, & Cedrick Montgomery. Congrats again on the perfect shot!
Ballantrae would like to congratulate Brad Hamm for scoring his first Hole-in-One on Hole 3 on Saturday, October 15, 2011! Brad hit an 8-iron from 145 yards out. It was witnessed by Greg Nobles, Billy Jett, Eddy Waller, & John Wheeler. Congrats again on the perfect shot!
We would also like to congratulate Marie Roberts for shooting her lowest round at Ballantrae last Thursday!!! She shot a 76. Great Playing Marie!!!
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