Bare Spots

Due to the massive amounts of elk traffic around the course, they like to nest on top of the mounds surrounding sand traps on the golf course. Holes 8, 9, 10, 12-16 and 18 have been night time resting places for the elk. They prefer the feel of the turf, so they dig their way down to the surface. With the limited snowfall, they do not have far to go.
Pictured here is Mark Jero, Parks Manager and Nordic Groomer extraordinaire, shovelling snow onto the mounds on 18 fairway traps. This is done to prevent these high areas from dessication due to the lack of moisture.
Most high points and mounds tend to hold the least amount of snow due to wind, so they are the first to dry out. There are numerous areas on the course and the Nordic track that we continue to shovel snow. The golf course has mostly been due to elk. The Nordic track has seen its bare spots due to limited snow fall and wear and tear on the course from grooming and use.