No golf show Saturday

No WDAY golf show Saturday morning because of Uncle Sammy's birthday. We'll certainly be back the following Saturday.

On that note, the Golf Geek played Moorhead Country Club last week and will be thankful when the dip on No. 7 is filled. That hole kills every time. The greens were in good shape and the non-flooded fairways were fine but there's still work to be done on the most severely-flooded holes like 12 and one of the best par 3s in the area -- no. 15.

The Golf Geek also played Edgewood this morning and continues to be impressed with the ability of the course to grow grass. Many of us have trouble patching a bare spot in our yards, Edgewood meanwhile plants an entire course in short notice. The green on No. 5 is rough, but the rest roll fairly well. The fairways on holes 2 and 3 have been seeded for the second time this year.

Not sure how golf course superintendents along the river stay sane -- maybe they don't.

Posted by: Golf Geek on 7/03/2009 at 5:39 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink

New plan for Edgewood

Here is the latest drawing of the revised plan for Edgewood, which the Golf Geek predicts will get approval from the Park Board. It's cheaper by about $100,000 from the last version and it accomplishes the goal of getting tee boxes and greens and a good chunk of fairway to higher ground.

Note: the outline on No. 4 is where the finished product will go and the red line is an alternative high water tee box. The No. 4 illustration that has the hole toward the river is now outdated. See Wednesday's Forum for more details.

Posted by: Golf Geek on 6/23/2009 at 2:54 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink

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On the big show ...

The Saturday Morning Golf Show on WDAY will, unfortunately, have to address the evil Red River again. We'll talk with Fargo Park District executive director Roger Gress at 10:20 a.m. to address the rising water. If you have any questions of Roger, this is the prime time: 293-9000 or 1-800-279-9329 or leave a comment on this blog and I'll address it to him.

Also, another Roger -- Roger Maris tournament chairman Roger Fenstad on the 61* event at the Fargo Theater next Saturday and other tournament matters. Plus, the U.S. Open, perhaps a return of the fabled quiz and the expertise of Edgewood pro Greg McCullough from 10:10 a.m. to noon on 970 AM.

Posted by: Golf Geek on 6/19/2009 at 5:03 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

More flooding at Edgewood

Here are the current course conditions from the Fargo Park District. Just what Edgewood needs; flooding on holes 2 and 3. The Golf Geek opines that the project to raise the flood levels on some holes at Edgewood can't come fast enough.

Current Fargo Park District Golf Course Conditions

June 18, 2009

Edgewood Golf Course

At this time, 9 holes are open for play. The driving range is also open. Carts will be allowed next week, weather permitting. The front 9 holes are progressing nicely. Due to expected high river levels on the Red River staff anticipates flooding on holes #2 and #3. Divots Restaurant is also open for business.

Rose Creek Golf Course

At this time, 9 holes are open for play and starting on Friday, June 19th, holes #17 and #18 will be open for play too. We will continue to open additional holes with the goal of having all 18 holes open by the Roger Maris Golf Tournament. Potentially, the driving range could open by the Roger Maris Golf Tournament.

Prairiewood Golf Course

The course is open and in excellent condition.

Osgood Golf Course

The course and driving range are open. The course is in excellent condition.

El Zagal Golf Course

The course is open and in good condition.

Posted by: Golf Geek on 6/18/2009 at 2:37 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink

The Golf Show

On the big event Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-noon: golf businessman John Goulet on GPS products and a funky new camera that captures a golfer's swing throughout a round (something like that), Dave Ekman from the annual G.O.L.F. tournament in southeastern North Dakota and how I took Hazeltine, chewed on it and spit it out.

Join us live from Rose Creek at 293-9000 or 800-279-9329.

Posted by: Golf Geek on 6/13/2009 at 1:41 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink