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The Art of Maintenance
Art and maintenance… two things that are not normally associated with each other. For many, maintenance is a mundane task, vacuous of thought and abundant in labor. On the golf course maintenance is taken to the next level. Superintendents have learned to shed the myopic view that sometimes accompanies repetition and look deeper into the business of maintenance. Timing, precision, and calculation, are all components of a well rounded plan that have their roots based in the art of maintenance. […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Wedding Planning
As a wedding planner I get a lot of feedback from brides on things they wished they had done for their wedding and some things they wished they hadn’t spent so much time on. Planning a wedding is no easy task but it is a lot of fun for most! During the planning period it is easy to get a head of yourself and out a lot on your plate because you think you will have plenty of time…that time […]
Craft Beer: The Ever Changing Tap
We all know that brands like Budweiser, Coors Light, Heineken and so many others will never be a thing of the past, but could they be competing with some local craft beers? In the past few years there has been a climb in the number of craft breweries popping up in our communities, and it has begun to spark an interest and even create a hobby with many beer drinkers. As someone who enjoys going to new local restaurants I […]
POA – A Seed Head Unlike Any Other
May is a great month; the sun is bright and shining high in the sky, the threat of frost is all but gone and flowers are in full bloom all around us. But while May is one of my favorite months, there is a down side during this time period that I must deal with every new season, Poa seed heads. For many, the term poa seed heads means nothing, but for those that do know the term you are […]
What Trends Will You Be Following This Season?
As somebody who loves attending weddings as much as I love to plan them there is nothing better than seeing what brides are doing at their weddings and what might be trending during that time. Year after year we see what trends brides are doing and what trends the wedding industry wants to see. It would take you a couple days to read through all of the trends that are arising, so I went thorough and picked out some of […]
April 5, 2016
Each week I read a Fishing blog posted by a well-known NH Professional Fishing Guide. For a number of reasons, I look forward to each of his posts. First and foremost — I’m a fly fishing nut! If you can’t find me at The Oaks, and I’m not playing in a golf tournament, chances are I’m waist high in a river searching for my next fish. Second — WHERE the fish are most likely to be biting. Third — WHAT […]
March 29, 2016
Technology is finding its way into almost every facet of life. With the ease of accessibility, you can put numerous tools at your fingertips. Golf is no exception. With so many applications available, which ones do you install into your “Mobile Golf Bag”? Being a tech nerd, I am always looking for the latest and greatest apps to improve in my golf game. Some may say there are not enough apps available to take on such a task, but I […]
March 22, 2016
It is my goal as your chef at Candia Woods to provide you, our Guests with the best quality and safest food products as possible. At least two or more of our kitchen staff are serve safe certified each season and our annual health inspection reports have passed with high scores. Sanitation is as important as the quality and flavor of the food products we produce. Speaking of sanitation, I have recently toured the Sysco warehouse in Plympton, Massachusetts. I […]
March 15, 2016
When I started as food and beverage director at The Oaks it was my first experience at a golf facility. I wasn’t sure what to expect. My culinary school education taught me a great deal, but it didn’t prepare me for everything…. What kind of food does a golf course serve? Who is the clientele? I soon came to the conclusion that, when it comes to the good food and beverage side, a golf course and a ski resort have […]
March 10, 2016
If you missed the news last night, our own Ted Bishop made an appearance on WMUR! Check out the video below. Click Here for more details. You Can Book Tee Times at either course: Candia Woods Click Here to book online Call: 603.483.2307 ext 101 ___________________________ The Oaks Click Here to book online Call: 603.692.6257 ext 1
March 8, 2016
I have played Ping since I was 16 years old. Before that I couldn’t break an egg. I started with Eye irons – Broke 90. Went to Eye Woods, K2 Irons, Anser Putter – Broke 80. Then went to Eye 2 Woods, Eye 2 Irons, Pal Putter – broke 70, and won my first NHWGA State Amateur. Since then I’ve played the ISI Nickel, i3, Rapture, G5, I15, G25 and G30… Won 15 more NHWGA Championships, an Eastern Senior, the […]
March 1, 2016
A common question that course superintendents hear from golfers is: “what do you guys do in the winter?” Sometimes I think they presume that there really isn’t much for a golf course grounds crew to do during the cold, snowy months of a New England winter. The reality is actually quite the contrary. That said, like most golf course maintenance crews in our area, my assistants (Bill Nickerson and Jeremy Stafford) and I do scale back to a 40 hour […]
February 23, 2016
I can remember my junior golfing days like they were yesterday. Little did I know, during those early years, how much golf would impact my life. It was my father who first introduced me to the game. He put together the first set of clubs that my twin brother and I shared growing up. Like most kids, when my brother and I turned 8, we were playing all of the usual team sports (baseball, soccer, and my brother played football). […]
February 17, 2016
Golf’s Vernacular… How to Speak Golf As we approach the new season I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of the idioms that create a special golfer parlance. Take a look through these definitions, and then read below a typical post round conversation between two avid golfers named Eric and Andy… of course, using golf’s unique vernacular. When I see you next we can talk golf! Enjoy… Peter Airmail When a shot to the green goes […]
February 23, 2016
I can remember my junior golfing days like they were yesterday. Little did I know, during those early years, how much golf would impact my life. It was my father who first introduced me to the game. He put together the first set of clubs that my twin brother and I shared growing up. Like most kids, when my brother and I turned 8, we were playing all of the usual team sports (baseball, soccer, and my brother played football). […]
February 17, 2016
Golf’s Vernacular… How to Speak Golf As we approach the new season I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of the idioms that create a special golfer parlance. Take a look through these definitions, and then read below a typical post round conversation between two avid golfers named Eric and Andy… of course, using golf’s unique vernacular. When I see you next we can talk golf! Enjoy… Peter Airmail When a shot to the green goes […]
February 2, 2016
This coming season, at both Candia Woods and The Oaks, we will be introducing a brand new fleet of golf cars. Coming up with the best fit for our courses was a year-long process including: determining which manufacturer is offering the best product, which model will provide the best experience for our golfers, which custom features will be most beneficial to our members/guests, which color will be the most appealing and (most importantly) which 2016 model golf car has the most […]