US Open week

I can't believe it, but it's already Open week!  Major weeks always provide some added inspiration for our efforts.  While we do love to watch high level professional golf, we are equally thrilled to observe the immaculate condition host facilities are in for these events.  Greens rolling 14' or faster, 4"-6" tall rough, narrowed fairways, shaved down green surrounds, whew!  Golf can't get much more difficult than the US Open, save maybe a dry, windy day at The Open Championship in Great Britain.  While watching these events in admiration of the conditioning and attention to every possible detail is fun, it can also lead to expectations beyond the scope of most public golf courses resources.       

The amount of preparation and the enormous staff required to provide that level of conditioning would shock most golfers.  This year Congressional is hosting the Open and with a long history of major championships, they will no doubt have the course playing as difficult as any course has in past years.  They also will have the help of some 120 volunteers in addition to their own staff to prepare the course every morning and evening for play.  Needless to say, we strive for excellent conditions on a daily basis, but setting up a course like this is best left for special events like the US Open.  For more detailed information about the US Open this year check out http://www.usopen.com/en_US/index.html#!/course.