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July 28, 2016

The Stymie

Last evening I watched the Golf Channel’s live presentation: “This Week at the PGA Championship”. During the telecast I heard one of the commentators remark that the PGA was once played as a head to head match play completion and, for many of the past championships, played at match play, the stymie rule was in effect. I, as an older and life-long golfer, immediately knew about the stymie rule. But, I immediately wondered if many of the other viewers had […]
July 19, 2016

The Art of Food Presentation

A good chef or cook is both an artist and scientist. In this blog post I will focus on the artist side of the chef. There is no question that people eat with their eyes. Many chefs take their time perfecting their skills on presentation. It is a way for the chef to demonstrate the pride in his or her work.   The plate, platter or table the food is on is the canvas, the food itself is the paint and […]
July 13, 2016

What’s On Tap in the Nineteenth Hole?

Golf is a social game that seldom ends after the last putt is holed on the 18th green.  Virtually every round is replayed over a cold beer in the grillroom, or as we golfers refer to it… the Nineteenth-Hole. And, with the onslaught of the micro-breweries coupled with a more sophisticated golfer/consumer, the selection of drafts offered at a course’s Nineteenth-Hole can no longer be just a simple domestic light beer. Don’t misunderstand me, there remain those who prefer the […]
July 5, 2016

Bunker Sand

Bunker Sand A few years ago I was invited to play a golf course in Maine named Belgrade Lakes.  Located about 12 miles due north of Augusta, a bit off the beaten path, Belgrade Lakes is a lovely course. I found the layout, designed by Scotsman Clive Clark (he also did Lake Winnipesaukee Country Club), to be an enjoyable play through rolling terrain.  Beautifully conditioned greens, tees and fairways but, from the very first hole, the most striking feature of […]
June 28, 2016

A Fungus Among Us

For many, the dog days of summer signify a return to easy living; vacation at the beach, barbeque in the back yard, cold drinks by the camp fire and of course, golf! Summer is an amazing time of year to be on a golf course, I have logged many. The warm temperatures bring about a variety of bustling life both plants and animals, all of which I enjoy seeing as I go about my work. However there is a life […]
June 21, 2016

Are You Tracking Your Golf Stats?

After a round do you ever say to yourself:  “I played OK but I could have scored better”.  Maybe it was the putt(s) that lipped out, or the errant shot that found a pond.  Either way, you feel that your score should have been better. Well… How do you improve that score?  Practicing seems to be the obvious answer; that, or taking a lesson.  But, before you take the step to lowering your scores, I suggest you first determine which […]
June 14, 2016

A Stimp Meter In Use

The U.S Open at Oakmont — Green Speed and the Stimp Meter This week’s U.S Open championship will be contested just outside Pittsburg, PA at Oakmont Country Club.  It will be the ninth U.S. Open hosted at this famed venue. Virtually all of golf’s aficionados consider Oakmont one of the most difficult courses in America; a fantastic facility to host the nation’s most prestigious golf championship.   Narrow fairways, deep bunkers and punishing rough… but, the real challenge of Oakmont is […]
June 7, 2016

A Hole-In-One, The Tradition After The Round

  Have you ever had a hole in one? Tradition is that the player who hits a hole in one buys a round for everyone. I was curious about this tradition and looked into it and its history. There is no definitive event marking the first round bought by a player acing a hole but may assume it was the result of exuberant golfers celebrating their accomplishment with others and eventually became customary to buy a round for everyone. Naturally […]
May 31, 2016

Every Golfer’s Responsibility

One of the unique aspects of golf is that it is a game of integrity.  There are no umpires or referees; quite simply… there is no on course supervision. Instead, the game relies on the integrity of the individual – the golfer – to show consideration to others, abide by the rules and to have respect for the course. Over my more than 30 years as a golf course superintendent I’ve seen virtually every imaginable type golfer behavior… some good… […]
April 26, 2016

Aeration, is it really necessary?

Perhaps the most despised piece of equipment on the golf course; the aerator and the process involved with it, produces more golfer questions and frustrations than any other. I commonly hear the question “is it really necessary?” My answer is usually the same, “I wish it wasn’t.” Of course the aerating process is a very necessary part of maintaining healthy greens; however it is easy to understand why many golfers cringe at the very sight of the aerator. Usually right […]
April 24, 2016

Os novos cassinos online do Brasil oferecem uma ampla seleção de jogos de cassino

Os novos portais de jogo do Brasil em 2023 preparados diretamente para você um analista com jogos online de cartões Antonio Matias em uma página da web https://cassinos-brasil.online A Internet brasileira tem um grande número de cassinos de jogos. Ao mesmo tempo, filtre um cassino realmente protegido – você deve trabalhar duro. O cassino, apresentado no portal cassinosonlinebrasil.org, geralmente tem uma licença de jogo e, por isso, é realmente legal no estado sul – americano. Não perca a opção de […]
April 19, 2016

An Era Gone By

I was reading Peter’s Blog entitled “Golf’s Vernacular” and it reminded of the great times and people I met in golf during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s (that’s the 1900’s not 1,800’s) when many of those terms were popular. Golf, people and the times were much simpler then and as we enjoyed playing, competing and of course socializing together with our favorite past time. Besides the terminology that transpired then equally unique were the “sudo/nick” names that were anointed to […]
April 12, 2016

How the Magic is Made for your Special Day…

Twenty years ago I took on the position of a bookkeeper close to home at a Candia Woods Golf Links. Little did I know this position would then blossom into a job that I would take so much pride in and I would become apart of the lives of couples for the happiest day of their lives. With my past experience and education in interior design, flower arrangements and corporate events I was excited to take on the position as […]
April 5, 2016

A Fisherman’s Golf Guide

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

5 Free Apps to Have In Your “Mobile Golf Bag”

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

So, where does the food you enjoy at Candia come from?

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

Après Golf — Why not?

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

WMUR Came to Candia Woods

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
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