Currently, we are seeing snow accumulation across the landscape that has not been a part of a normal winter for more than seven years. Prior to this, we took advantage of cold and frozen ground conditions to spade and transplant trees, apply compost to the South roughs, and continue our bunker rehab process. With the snow cover, we have begun in earnest the annual winter refurbishment of course equipment, such as tee markers, ball washers, trash cans and benches. Each winter season, these amenities are sanded with various degrees of grit paper to remove the sun-bleach paint from the prior season. Once completed, we will either paint or stain the item to be ready for the coming season. The last several winters have been kind and we have been able to continue outside work almost daily, but towards the end of the winter season, we are scrambling to refurbish the course amenities. For the foreseeable future, it appears we will have the ability to get ahead with this task. Ground’s MESSAGE
This list does not include the numerous assistant superintendents that he has bestowed golf course mechanical knowledge to throughout his tenure. Scott has been the consummate team member, embodying our culture of our commitment to excellence and exceeding expectations. One of Scott’s greatest strengths as a team member was always finding a solution to an issue and never providing an excuse. No matter what the problem may lie ahead, Scott would fix it! Simply put…Scott, we thank YOU!! If you would like to Scott a note, please CLICK HERE. -Jon Urbanski
Towards the end of this month, we will say a fond farewell to an individual that has worked at the Club for just shy of 38 years!
Scott Verchick, Equipment Manager, will retire effective March 1 . Scott began his career at the Club in June of 1988. To put this in perspective, Ronald Reagen was in his last year of his second term. st
Scott grew up locally in the Newport area and worked as an auto mechanic for fourteen years prior to his hire at the Club.
During his golf career, Scott has mentored several technicians that have gone on to manage their own golf equipment shops. These include Bidermann, Fieldstone, Radley Run, Kennett Square, Springhaven, and Kings Creek.
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