Golf Course Operations
Bird Species Identified Surpass 140 in 2015
We are very excited to work in collaboration with the Dickinson County Nature Center in hosting “Birding on the Greens” the first Monday of each month starting in May and ending in September. With the assistance of local bird enthusiasts we have now surpassed 140 species identified at Brooks Golf Club. This community outreach project…
Read MoreBrooks Golf Club Makes Golfweek’s List
Brooks Golf Club recently made Golfweek’s Best State By State Golf Courses You Can Play, 2014 Iowa 1. Harvester, Ames (m) 2. Spirit Hollow, Burlington (m) 3. Blue Top Ridge, Riverside (m) 4. Brooks GC, Okojobi (c)* 5. Amana Colonies, Amana (m) Golfweek’s Best State By State Golf Courses You Can Play, 2014…
Read MoreRemembering “Poa” the Goose Chaser and the New Adventure with “Puck”
The Canada goose problem has gotten out of hand at Brooks the last few years. Their numbers seemed to be staying the same however their damage from foraging was pushing threshold levels. Dealing with goose poop is one thing but when damage from digging creates golf ball size holes in your greens, action needs to…
Read MoreWe have a great profession!
I am reminded every week what a great profession we have. It never ceases to amaze me how willing Superintendents are to share ideas and information and in times of need, equipment and manpower. Our industry also has amazing support from manufacturers and distributors. I consider myself blessed to have been able to develop solid…
Read MoreDeja Vu
We were really close to melting most of the snow from last Thursdays storm the rain yesterday turned to snow and left behind a fresh 3+ inches of snow, again! Today feels like a day we have experienced more than once this April. I was out uncovering tile outlets and it was still difficult to…
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