Frost damage ...

While walking a few holes with the morning members last week we discussed whether frost delays were a real issue. We also discussed whether the damage differs based on conditions and time of year. I gave them my opinion that October, November, and early December frost delays are more crucial.

I told them to take a look at the area along Hamilton Road, where we had removed the old split rail fence. We were doing this as a "frost job", or a job we would work on during frost delays.

We are about 10 to 14 days out from a few mornings in which we had a heavy frost and had worked on the fence. The damage appears pretty significant, at least aesthetically and isn't growing out anytime soon.

First picture you can clearly see the tracks made by the carts and machines. Second picture shows an area with no traffic versus one that had traffic.

Some information on frost delays:

USGA: 5 Things to Know About Frost Delays

USGA: Frost Delays

USGA: What Is So Important About Staying Off Frost