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Corona Virus — What Golf Courses Should Do?

Public Service Announcement PSA

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on golf our GK Community can provide important suggestions and guidance to the golf course industry.

What should golf courses do to make us feel safer playing should the Corona Virus become much bigger?

Some ideas to consider.  These do not necessarily expressly reflect  the opinions of GreensKeeper.org they are however suggestions from our demographic of AVID Golfers, most of which happen to be Senior Citizens.  (Fun Fact: GK is a community of over 70,000 registered members.  40% of the GK Community reside in California.  Of that 40%, 60% are over the age of 50, and of that 60%, 70% play more than 24+ rounds of golf yearly.)

  • Provide germicidal disposable wipes with every golf cart rental.
  • Provide a non latex disposable glove to handle the flag-stick.
  • Foam insert (Cut down pool noodle) placed into cup to raise the golf ball from the bottom of the cup. (Added 5/14/20)
  • Anyone that shows signs of being sick at check-in must not be allowed to play.
  • Disinfect ALL equipment at least Daily.  Or in the case of golf carts after each use.  Recommend spray and wipe clean all carts with Disinfectant or use a pressure washer that can include bleach in wash down procedures. (Added 4/1/20)
  • Any employee or vendor showing signs of being sick must not be at the golf course.
  • If walking is not an option, SINGLE RIDER ONLY for carts. (added 3/17/30)
  • Remove all rakes, ball washers; disinfect all benches, flag-sticks, hole cups and smooth surfaces regularly.  (added 3/25/20)
  • (extreme measure) – eliminate foursome play and only allow twosomes.
  • (extreme measure) – cancel or postpone large tournaments/outings.
  • Credit/Debit Card Sales Only.  No Cash Sales (Added 5/14/20)
  • No pre- or post congregating of golf groups before or after round of golf in common areas (Added 5/14/20)
  • SEE MORE (Click HERE) Be a part of the conversation

Our Take

Honestly I feel a golf course might be one of safest places for those of us that need to get out for some outdoor recreation during this crisis.

Politics aside, since the supply chain is waning; consider the homemade options for making disinfectant sprays and hand santizing gel.

UPDATE:

From the Editor 3/17/20  The media hype can be overwhelming.  Who do you believe?  The message however remains the same.  Please keep these in mind when making your policy changes.

  1. Wash Your Hands OFTEN.
  2. Don’t Touch Your Face.
  3.  Keep your Distance.
  4. Protect the Elderly.

By keeping these points in mind while you make your decisions on play you can not only thrive as a business BUT also keep your playing patrons safe.  Be smart.  Play Safe with GreensKeeper.org.

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GK Plays Year End Event! Dec 9th, 2023

Desert Willow Golf Resort GK Plays 12-9-2023

GK Plays Desert Willow GR’s Firecliff Course – Join Us!

Saturday, December 9th, 2023; Tee Times: 10:00am – 11:30am

Request Pairings with John Hakim: golf@greenskeeper.org.

Note from JohnnyGK:

– World Class Golf Resort – Desert Willow GR’s Firecliff Course

– Its been 11 years since we returned to Desert Willow Golf Resort for our year end event … Immaculate spectacular golf course, amazing patio to have our after round gathering … what took us so long?

– If you’ve ever attended our year end events you know how fun they are. You also know it sometimes feels like Christmas (with even Santa showing up one year) with all the goodies we give out. This year we’ll have Linksoul, Golfmoose, OnCore Golf Balls and more sponsors I’m excited about. There is definately something for everyone.

– The year end event also attracts GKers who travel from out of state … and at times from out of country to play.

– Desert Willow Golf Resort is 10+ years supporter of our GK community.

– Not sure what else to say other than I love seeing and hanging out with all or you. Come Play!

Thanks!

During play there will be closest to the pin contests on all par 3’s and a long drive contest on two par 5’s. Sit down after play on the patio for food, drink, contest winners, raffle grand prize and good times!

Sponsors LINKSOUL,  OnCore Golf & Golf Moose will be providing much of the prizes and giveaways.  No one leaves empty-handed.  Sponsored by LINKSOUL, Golf Moose and OnCore Golf.

WHERE/WHEN/PRICE:

Desert Willow GR Firecliff Course

38-995 Desert Willow Drive

Saturday, December 9th, 2023,

Tee Times: 10:00am – 11:30am

(40 Players) – Open to All Players of All Levels

$165 Includes Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Contests, Goodies, and More.

Desert Willow Golf Resort GK Plays 12-9-2023
Desert Willow Golf Resort GK Plays 12-9-2023
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GK Plays November 17th!

GK Plays Goose Creek Golf Club – Join Us!

Friday, November, 2023; Tee Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Request Pairings with John Hakim: golf@greenskeeper.org.

Come play Goose Creek Golf Club with Greenskeeper.org!

The Goose is going to be so pure from overseeding. Hanging out on the patio after play is always awesome. Come out and have a great time.

During play there will be closest to the pin contests on all par 3’s and a long drive contest on two par 5’s. Sit down after play on the patio for food, drink, contest winners, raffle grand prize and good times! The Goose!

Sponsors LINKSOUL,  OnCore Golf & Golf Moose will be providing much of the prizes and giveaways.  No one leaves empty-handed.  Sponsored by LINKSOUL, Golf Moose and OnCore Golf.

WHERE/WHEN:

Goose Creek Golf Club

11418 68th Street

Friday, November 17th, 2023,

Tee Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm

(40 Players) – Open to All Players of All Levels

$95 Includes Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Contests, Goodies, and More.

Payment Terms GK Plays:

For this event, price includes green fee, cart, range balls + contests/prizes. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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GK Plays September 9th!

GK Plays + Facebook SCGC: Soule Park GC – Join Us!

Saturday, September 9th, 2023; Shotgun Start: 8:00am.

Request Pairings with John Hakim: golf@greenskeeper.org.

Come play Soule Park GC with Greenskeeper.org and the Facebook Southern California Golf Community SCGC!

Soule Park Golf Course has won the Greenskeeper.org “Most Worth The Green Fee” award for all of Southern California the last two years (2022 & 2023). September morning weather in Ojai is projected in the low 70’s warming up to low 80’s. The course is always kept in great shape. Come enjoy this exceptional experience with your friends with Greenskeeper.org and the Southern California Facebook Golf Community.

Everyone at check-in will have an opportunity to pick a goodie provided by our outing sponsors Linksoul, Golf Moose or OnCore Golf Balls. There will also be GK SWAG at the event as goodies or to purchase.

During play there will be closest to the pin contests on all par 3’s and a long drive contest on two par 5’s. Sit down after play in the restaurant for food, drink, contest winners, raffle grand prize and good times! This is the second of many outings uniting the Greenskeeper.org avid golfer community with Southern California’s Facebook Golf Community SCGC. We had a blast at our first. Can’t wait for this one!

Thank You Johnny

Sponsors LINKSOUL,  OnCore Golf & Golf Moose will be providing much of the prizes and giveaways.  No one leaves empty-handed.  Sponsored by LINKSOUL, Golf Moose and OnCore Golf.

WHERE/WHEN:

Soule Park Golf Course

1033 East Ojai Ave. Ojai, CA 93024

Saturday, September 9th, 2023,

Shotgun Start: 8:00am

(72 Player Field) – Open to All Players of All Levels

$93 Includes Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Contests, Goodies, and More.

Payment Terms GK Plays:

For this event, price includes green fee, cart, range balls + contests/prizes. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Happy Christmas!

Merry Christmas

On behalf of the Staff here at GreensKeeper.org we are thankful for you our loyal GKers.

During this holiday season especially with the hustle and bustle that is everyday life in addition to the hectic scenes as we celebrate this special holiday season, on behalf of GreensKeeper.org Thank You.

Your friends at GreensKeeper.Org

P.S. Perhaps a round of golf perhaps to cap off the Holiday Season?

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Before we judge, I prefer to think of the Spirit of Thanksgiving and that is Pilgrims were thankful for the harvest with the help of neighboring Indians. To show their appreciation they all came together to celebrate their fortune. It is this comradery that I choose to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a moment in time I wish to emulate daily. What do you think?

With that in mind let us celebrate this moment in time for what it is, a time to be thankful. Thankful for the friends we have. Thankful for the food we eat. And most importantly thankful for the grace we receive.

From your friends at GreensKeeper.org, Happy Thanksgiving.

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Happy Veterans Day

Saluting Veterans Everywhere

From the History.com Website:

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Some facts about Veterans Day and Why we celebrate it

  • Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day.
  • In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
  • In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.
  • Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars.
  • Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November).
  • In Europe, Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11.
  • Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery holds an annual memorial service. The cemetery is home to the graves of over 400,000 people, most of whom served in the military.

So with these things in mind won’t you celebrate Veterans Day with us? Happy Veterans Day from your friends at GreensKeeper.org.

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Greenskeeper.org 20th Birthday Outing

Goat Hill Park Golf Course Oceanside CA GK Plays

Goat Hill Park GC – Oceanside, CA
Sunday, December 4th
Tee Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Includes: Green Fees, Food/Drink, Contests/Prizes, Patio/Bar/Fire Pit, Party Fun!
Format: Open Play – No Scoring

Field: 40 players.

Entry Fee: $83 [ Purchase – Click Here ]

$16 Extra Paid At Golf Course – Request Cart with JohnnyGK (Message JohnnyGK here on Greenskeeper.org or email golf@greenskeeper.org).

Note from JohnnyGK:

Come out to Greenskeeper.org’s 20th Year Birthday Party/Golf!

Hosted at our GK Plays amazing sponsor Linksoul’s course… “The Goat” – Goat Hill Park Golf Course.

Every year since reopening the course and facilities get better and better. The course is in its best shape for their main annual event The Wishbone Brawl. This year it’s on November 19th featuring pros Charely Hoffman, Xander Schauffele, Dean Willson and JohnnyGK … I mean Chris Riley. We’ll be playing just 15 days after that so expect great conditions on this very challenging fun short track.

At GK’s big 10th birthday we did a bonanza of closest-to-the-pin contests. Sticking with tradition all eight par 3’s at The Goat will be prize holes! Plus we’ll be doing a long drive contest on the par 5, #15. Half the holes, prize holes, not bad!

Party it up on Goat Hill’s Lud’s patio-bar. Music, fire pit, hot dogs (veggie available), chips, non-alcoholic drinks for all players. Beers and other drinks available for purchase. As always we’ll have a big raffle where everyone wins a fantastic prize sponsored by Linksoul, Golf Moose, OnCore Golf Balls or donated by GKers. Pluse a putting contest and some surprises!

Wow, 20 years, looking very forward to this. Love our GK Community.

Thank You
Johnny

Goat Hill Park Golf Course Oceanside CA GK Plays
Goat Hill Park Golf Course Oceanside CA GK Plays