From the Pro - Winter 2023
It was another great season at the The Nip, and I’d like to thank our golf team for putting the effort into making it happen!! There were a lot of new faces in the Pro Shop and it takes a lot of time and training (plus patience and breathing exercises) to manage the day to day procedures. We couldn’t have done without their attention to detail and sense of pride in making Nippo Lake a special place. Also, the course was in excellent condition, even during the hot stretch with limited rain and low ponds. Taking a calculated and proactive approach in managing chemical applications, water usage, keeping equipment sharp and operational, is not an easy task - especially when over 33,000 people are in your way while maintaining the course. The Rowell father-son team, plus their dedicated assistants, are the superstars behind the scene and they deserve a big thanks each and every day the golf course is open.
Once again, the tournament participation was strong and a pleasure to execute. Friday Night Scrambles sponsored by local Breweries averaged over 100 players, filling up the entire 18 holes. Thank you to Stoneface Brewing, Northwood Brewing, and 603 Brewing. Our always memorable Club Championship brought in crowds to watch the epic matches unfold. Notable outcomes include Ladies Champ Ann Smith regaining the title, Junior Champs Lucy Gosselin, Wyatt Churchill, and Evan Trepanier winning Back to Back titles in their Flights, plus the Rowell Family Triple Crown. Steve Rowell Jr won his second Men’s Championship, along with his son Pacey winning the Junior Boys Eagle Flight and his Uncle Tom Rowell winning the Men’s VP Flight. Congrats to all that participated and looking forward to another awesome tournament season.
Last but not certainly least, a big thank you to the Members and Guests of Nippo for your continued support. It was another fantastic, yet cold, Golf Pro & Superintendent Appreciation Day that showed us once again, how much you care. Please let me know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience at The Nip!! -Chris Mowers, PGA