should Dineen be pulled?

[markpeterson]

Hey guys I don't get out much so I'm looking for info.Someone told me it's takeing a pounding and someone else told me it's fine ,just wet.If any body has been there what kind of shape is it really in ? Do you think it should be pulled? Waiting for responses

[sleepy]

In comparision to Brown Deer which I only think a walk between a few holes were bad. I think it is way worse by a few baskets. It is not ripped up but tonight was a little warmer and it was definetley easy to lose footing. Also we heard gunshots off of hole 2 to the right sounded like a few blocks but it was only 530. So if it should be pulled if it freezes the next week no if not then unfourtnatley I would have to say yea.

[MARKB]

I played there this morning and the ground was frozen enough that it wasnt an issue. The day before though it was pretty bad for about 4 holes or so. Looks like the temps are coming down in the following week so I think there shouldnt be a problem leaving it in since the traffic there isnt anywhere near that of Brown Deer at this point... at least not at the times I have been out but I do see people playing there which is good.

If it starts to warm up again and maybe if we start getting a little more wet then I would bring up the thought of pulling it for spring again. The worst spots are from holes 13-15 for sure, 18's fairway (can easily be walked around)... thats all I can really think of off the top of my head

BTW, Mark - I just want to give you credit for coming on here and asking for opinions good or bad it shows good character.

[uwmdiscgolfer]

i would have to agree with Mark, that if it keeps warm, then it should be pulled, as i could see it getting pretty bad in the near future if the weather is nice enough.

[uwmdiscgolfer]

i would have to agree with Mark, that if it keeps warm, then it should be pulled, as i could see it getting pretty bad in the near future if the weather is nice enough.

[tkieffer]

With the cold stretch that's arrived and looks like its going to be here for awhile, I'd say its not necessary. The course should get a good frost penetration, especially as there is no snow to insulate the ground.

We played it Sunday and it was pretty spongy, but the turf was hanging in. A couple of weeks of the same and it would have been in trouble.

[markpeterson]

well I guess it stays for now. It sounds like it should / will be closed at the next major thaw.then it will reopen in May. Thanks for the info guys. See you at the BIG CHILL.

[tkieffer]

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