SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Green Committee
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Green Committee was held in
the La Vista Room, La Hacienda Club on August 5, 2020.
Committee Members present (alphabetically):
Jean Cheszek, Ken De Leo, Toni Graves, Jack Gressingh, Mike Mycka, Jeanne
Osterlund, Jeff Pharr, Sam Rossi by iPhone.
Robson Staff present:
Mark Giannonatti, Mike Jahaske, Ken Steinke
Jack Gressingh called the meeting to order at 9:09am.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Minutes from the meeting of July 1, 2020 were approved as submitted.
2. Golf Course Update and Comments by Mike Jahaske.
Holes #7 and #10 Chris removed 3-4” deep swaths of thatch on #10
rough and then had the areas sprigged. On #7 the thatch was 4-6” deep so he
rototilled the soil before laying sod. Chris is topdressing and aerifying to reduce
thatch and is also looking at a newly developed application of a bacteria that
may help with thatch control. Chris’ first full year with innovative methods are
resulting in course improvement, and further success is anticipated.
Practice Green. The practice green has similar thick thatch issue that had
affected drainage. Rototilling disturbed the 12” underlying sand, resulting in a
soft feel underfoot. We are working to firm up the soil. Chris is taking a
conservative approach to reducing the cutting height prior to the start of use;
opening date is August 17th.
Practice Range. There has been some thought of fencing the chipping
area to protect it from errant balls incoming from the practice tees. However,
there are very few left handed players.
Adopt a Hole, Jeff Pharr. Jeff offers his volunteers to Chris Blake on the
driving range. Hopefully, some accommodation can be made to open the range
during over seeding/course closure. Mike, Chris and Jeff will meet to confirm
Chris’ maintenance schedule and need for assistance from the Adopt-a-Hole
volunteers.
2020 Overseeding Plan. The plan is to overseed nine holes. The seed
has already been purchased. The shutdown for overseed is scheduled to begin
September 28th and go throughOctober 19th. The overseeding plan by hole will
probably be finalized in late August.
Chelsea System Review. In June 2020 a subcommittee was formed and
given the assignment to identify any issues with Chelsea and recommend ways
to resolve those issues. The members of this subcommittee were: Sam Rossi
(Chair), Ken Steinke (SBR GC Asst Golf Pro), Jean Cheszek, Jeanne Osterlund,
Jim Cook, Mike Mycka, Dave Hansel and Frank Hugus. The subcommittee
provided the following unanimous recommendations on July 13:
1. With regards to the SBR GC Pointing Policy which is used by Chelsea, the
subcommittee recommends:
a. “Placement" points- That annual golf members only receive 0.5 point
for placing a request no matter when their request is placed.
b. “Replacements”- Delete items #1 and #2. Leave in item #3 as a
replacement policy.
c. “Walk On’s”- Add 0 points for walk on’s on the day of the round of
golf.
d. Increase the number of foursomes that can be requested in a linked
request on Chelsea from 7 to 10.
2. The committee did not find any other issues with Chelsea that it felt needed
to be corrected.
3. These recommendations were also approved by all nine members of the SBR
GC Green Committee.
At the August 5th meeting Mike Jahaske presented SBR Golf Clubs
response to the subcommittee’s recommendations which was to accept all of
its recommendations with the exception of increasing the number of foursomes
that can be requested in a linked request on Chelsea from 7 to 10. The official
SBR GC Pointing Policy will be updated accordingly. The definition of terminology
was redefined as well. The new definitions and policies will be released when the
system changes are ready for use.
Mark wants this Chelsea Subcommittee to remain available for oversight
continuing from year to year, as membership needs evolve.
Mike is anxious to have new members become proficient with the Chelsea
system, since its use is mandatory for SBR residents to make and edit requests
and bookings. He and Ken plan to develop/continue offerings for instruction on
Chelsea such as an on-line guide to include visuals, private consultation, and
Ranch-wide open meetings, in person or on Zoom, for anyone with questions
and comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Golf Pricing Strategy. Mark G is open to all types of golf products that make
business sense, improve the golf experience, and increase the number of season
pass and punch card holders. This discussion will continue at a special Green
Committee meeting on August 26th.
The next regular meeting of the Green Committee is scheduled for September
2, 2020 at 10:00 am in La Vista Room, La Hacienda Club.
The August 5th meeting was adjourned at 11:03 AM.
Approved August 12, 2020
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Green Committee was held in
the La Vista Room, La Hacienda Club on August 5, 2020.
Committee Members present (alphabetically):
Jean Cheszek, Ken De Leo, Toni Graves, Jack Gressingh, Mike Mycka, Jeanne
Osterlund, Jeff Pharr, Sam Rossi by iPhone.
Robson Staff present:
Mark Giannonatti, Mike Jahaske, Ken Steinke
Jack Gressingh called the meeting to order at 9:09am.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Minutes from the meeting of July 1, 2020 were approved as submitted.
2. Golf Course Update and Comments by Mike Jahaske.
Holes #7 and #10 Chris removed 3-4” deep swaths of thatch on #10
rough and then had the areas sprigged. On #7 the thatch was 4-6” deep so he
rototilled the soil before laying sod. Chris is topdressing and aerifying to reduce
thatch and is also looking at a newly developed application of a bacteria that
may help with thatch control. Chris’ first full year with innovative methods are
resulting in course improvement, and further success is anticipated.
Practice Green. The practice green has similar thick thatch issue that had
affected drainage. Rototilling disturbed the 12” underlying sand, resulting in a
soft feel underfoot. We are working to firm up the soil. Chris is taking a
conservative approach to reducing the cutting height prior to the start of use;
opening date is August 17th.
Practice Range. There has been some thought of fencing the chipping
area to protect it from errant balls incoming from the practice tees. However,
there are very few left handed players.
Adopt a Hole, Jeff Pharr. Jeff offers his volunteers to Chris Blake on the
driving range. Hopefully, some accommodation can be made to open the range
during over seeding/course closure. Mike, Chris and Jeff will meet to confirm
Chris’ maintenance schedule and need for assistance from the Adopt-a-Hole
volunteers.
2020 Overseeding Plan. The plan is to overseed nine holes. The seed
has already been purchased. The shutdown for overseed is scheduled to begin
September 28th and go throughOctober 19th. The overseeding plan by hole will
probably be finalized in late August.
Chelsea System Review. In June 2020 a subcommittee was formed and
given the assignment to identify any issues with Chelsea and recommend ways
to resolve those issues. The members of this subcommittee were: Sam Rossi
(Chair), Ken Steinke (SBR GC Asst Golf Pro), Jean Cheszek, Jeanne Osterlund,
Jim Cook, Mike Mycka, Dave Hansel and Frank Hugus. The subcommittee
provided the following unanimous recommendations on July 13:
1. With regards to the SBR GC Pointing Policy which is used by Chelsea, the
subcommittee recommends:
a. “Placement" points- That annual golf members only receive 0.5 point
for placing a request no matter when their request is placed.
b. “Replacements”- Delete items #1 and #2. Leave in item #3 as a
replacement policy.
c. “Walk On’s”- Add 0 points for walk on’s on the day of the round of
golf.
d. Increase the number of foursomes that can be requested in a linked
request on Chelsea from 7 to 10.
2. The committee did not find any other issues with Chelsea that it felt needed
to be corrected.
3. These recommendations were also approved by all nine members of the SBR
GC Green Committee.
At the August 5th meeting Mike Jahaske presented SBR Golf Clubs
response to the subcommittee’s recommendations which was to accept all of
its recommendations with the exception of increasing the number of foursomes
that can be requested in a linked request on Chelsea from 7 to 10. The official
SBR GC Pointing Policy will be updated accordingly. The definition of terminology
was redefined as well. The new definitions and policies will be released when the
system changes are ready for use.
Mark wants this Chelsea Subcommittee to remain available for oversight
continuing from year to year, as membership needs evolve.
Mike is anxious to have new members become proficient with the Chelsea
system, since its use is mandatory for SBR residents to make and edit requests
and bookings. He and Ken plan to develop/continue offerings for instruction on
Chelsea such as an on-line guide to include visuals, private consultation, and
Ranch-wide open meetings, in person or on Zoom, for anyone with questions
and comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Golf Pricing Strategy. Mark G is open to all types of golf products that make
business sense, improve the golf experience, and increase the number of season
pass and punch card holders. This discussion will continue at a special Green
Committee meeting on August 26th.
The next regular meeting of the Green Committee is scheduled for September
2, 2020 at 10:00 am in La Vista Room, La Hacienda Club.
The August 5th meeting was adjourned at 11:03 AM.
Approved August 12, 2020