Golf Committee Minutes
Dec 30th,2009

In attendance - Brian Dyer (chair), Donna Wyatt, Bobbie McAlpine, Andy Zamiara, Phyllis Coosaia, Annika Wilkes, Jennifer Dammeyer and Tom Shephard Regrets Tim Skogen, Al Egge, Ronda Manspeaker, John Hubbuch

Business arising from Last meeting Marshals. - Jennifer reported that two new marshals have been added (Ron and Mike) and that Bruce was returning from last year. This brings the complement up to the prior year's level. Jennifer added that she was responsible for, and involved with, training the marshals.
14 Hole slow play. Tim Skogen and Tom Shephard are still reviewing the various options available to speed up play on this hole. It is recognized that the delays arising at this hole represent one of the primary factors for slow play at DFCC. (Other generic factors are slow golfers, a large field and deep rough). This is a signature hole and so making changes, if that is the conclusion, would require concurrence at 'corporate' level.
Divot repair activities. A 'divot repair party' will be held on Jan 22nd and club members will be provided with more information on this activity. (It is recognized that a 'one off' event is not a permanent solution, but it will help raise the profile in recognizing that players have a key responsibility to look after their golf course).
Report from Course Superintendent - Tom Shephard.
Tom reported that the course has got off to a good start this season - however the challenge will be this coming month, with lower temperatures. Fairways are in good shape, partly as a result of changing the mix for distribution of grass seed in October - more on the fairway and less in the rough. The greens are running at about 10, compared to 9 earlier in the season - and this is quite acceptable. We noted that grass was sparse alongside many cart paths. This is mainly a consequence of having narrow cart paths with golf carts and maintenance vehicles driving along the edges. (In an ideal world, the paths should be 10' wide, which would accommodate maintenance vehicles and erratic cart driving).
Tom advised that his staff is monitoring the use of the 'gates'. Entry gates are being utilized to a greater extent than exit gates. Informal review suggests the exit gates are only used in about 30% of the cases. Tom will be meeting with a task force to review this on January 19th and recommendations will result from this meeting. This topic always triggers significant debate among committee members so the outcome of Tom's review is much anticipated.
Report from Head Pro - Jennifer Dammeyer
Jennifer advised that the software deficiencies relating to the EZLinks booking software had been addressed, resulting in more appropriate booking procedures. The committee will be reviewing its efficiency over the next month to ensure that all appropriate functional changes have been incorporated.
The GHIN system will up and running within the coming week.
We were advised that running repairs have been completed on the 'push carts' and so they are in better condition.
We discussed the reduced number of stalls at the driving range -and the fact they were quite close together. Jennifer advised that she will discuss this matter with her associates, taking into account the comments of the committee.
The new computer for posting scores has arrived and will soon be operational. It will be located near the locker rooms upstairs.
Other business
The committee brought up the matter of some golf cart batteries running 'out of juice' during the round. Several instances were noted whereby golfers were required to change golf carts mid-round. Jennifer advised she would refer this to the Manager, as the simple and permanent solution is primarily a budget issue. We were advised that management are reviewing the warranty position re golf carts- battery life.
It was noted that the requirement of 'Depositing scorecards' after golf is not being followed by many members. On a random basis, scorecards are matched with the scores entered on the computer. If cards are not left in the pro-shop, then this function cannot be performed. It was agreed that this should be referred to MGA and WGA for follow up. Either we have a system or we don't - so this matter needs attention. Note, the MGA and WGA deal with this topic, not management.
The Chair, and other members of the Committee, thanked Phyllis Coosaia for all her work on this committee and for serving as Chair for two years - with her term now ended.
Next meeting - 2pm on January 28th, 2010
Submitted by Brian Dyer.