From the Pro - Winter 2024
No shortage of water this season at the The Nip, with precipitation on 46 of the 61 days in June and July for a total of over 21 inches of rain. With that comes a chance of many diseases that must be prevented with certain fungicides, damage to the course by equipment and golf carts, plus keeping up with the grass growing at a much faster pace. But of course, our SUPERSTAR Maintenance team led by Steve and Scott Rowell, kept the course in incredible shape by staying on top of everything. Job well done…once again!!
In addition, I was very fortunate to have a strong Golf Team that picked up the department when I was on Injured Reserve through the end of May. They ALL put the Club first and showed a sense of pride, from Outside Service to the Pro Shop staff, everyone worked together to have Nippo firing on all cylinders. It’s no secret that golf was popular again this season, especially when we had nearly 50 days of rain during our peak months and ONLY did about 65 less total rounds than 2022. That’s crazy, so thanks again to my team for stepping up!!
Last, a big thank you to the Members and Guests of Nippo for your continued support. Participation was up in all Member Events and the extremely popular Golf Pro & Superintendent Appreciation Day was particularly special while we celebrated Steve’s 35th season. It was a record-breaking day for how long he had a smile on his face…at work. Please let me know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience at The Nip!! — Chris Mowers, PGA