Thursday, October 20, 2022

THE CARTS ARE COMING! THE CARTS ARE COMING!

 54 NEW CLUB CAR TEMPO MODEL 

GOLF CARTS STARTED ARRIVING!

The first trailer with 6 new golf carts arrived just before noon, and 24 are right behind.

A second trailer with the final 24 will arrive later this afternoon or tomorrow.

Enjoy the smooth ride and handling.

TAKE CARE ON THE COURSE WITH OUR NEW CARTS, KEEPING THEM NEAT AND CLEAN AND IN TIP-TOP SHAPE THROUGH THE FALL AND WINTER.



Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Golf Cart Do’s and Don’ts from the USGA

 CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK 

OR 

COPY & PASTE TO YOUR BROWSER

for a short video regarding 

"GOLF CART DO'S AND DONT'S"


https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green-section-record/60/15/golf-cart-tips-to-keep-you-on-the-right-path.html

 


FOUNDERS CUP - 24 HOURS LEFT TO SIGN UP

 Men's & Ladies Founder's Cup Saturday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 23rd

Time: October 22nd at Fawn Lake with tee times starting at 10 am & October 23rd at Spring Creek with tee times starting at 12 noon
Format: 18 holes – 9 Hole Scramble and 9 Hole Modified Alternate Shot at Fawn Lake Saturday & 18 holes Four-Ball Match Play at Spring Creek on Sunday.  Teams to be selected by both Captains Drew & Garrett

Entry Fee: $ $175 per player, includes food & beverage both days & prize money awarded to winning team.  Cart fees will apply (if applicable) at Fawn Lake.
Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 20th by 12 noon with the first 30 players to sign up being guaranteed a spot.  Open to all golfing members with a valid handicap.


TWO GREAT COURSES AND A WARM FORECAST...COME ON LADIES & GENTLEMEN

GET DOWN TO THE PRO SHOP AND SIGN UP FOR A FUN TWO DAYS.

Sunday, September 4, 2022

HEAT AND STORMS AND YOUR GOLF COURSE

 SHARING AN EMAIL FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT WITH HIS PERMISSION...please click and read the link


Hi all,

Just touching base so you’re up to speed.  We are still in ICU as far as bentgrass goes on greens and tees, but weather should break soon in our favor.  Wet Wilt and scald are the biggest issues on tees.  The frequent rains in July and August were the culprit.  Summer disease pressure on greens was and is very extreme as well.  Additionally, preventive weed control measures taken earlier in the year are no longer effective as can be seen by the goosegrass population that has exploded since late July.  We have begun making weed control apps on tees, but cannot treat greens until they are healthier.  The September 12/13 greens aeration will consist of .2” diameter coring tines set to a very shallow depth and tight spacing.  The clean-up will be easy and there will be very little, if any, sand involved.  We will add seed to thin areas (entire green in some cases) and will likely raise mowing heights slightly to help accommodate new seed and weak turf.  If this process goes well, then we’ll use it again on Oct. 10/11.  The November 15/16 work will be based on status of recovery and weather at the time. 

 

This article that came out today pretty much sums up our recent struggles.  Heat and Storms

 

Dave

 

MY PS:  PLEASE FIX YOUR BALL MARKS AND 1 OTHER ON OUR FRAGILE GREENS...THEY NEED DAVE'S CARE, THEY NEED YOURS!!


keith armstrong

Thursday, August 11, 2022

15 HOURS AND COUNTING TO SIGN UP FOR FLMG EVENT #8

 FLMG Event #8 Saturday, August 13

Time: 9am Shotgun Start
Format: 2 Best Ball (Net) - A,B,C players -
Handicap: 90%
Entry Fee: $30
Payouts: Based on # of players & cash Payouts on CTP on all Par 3's.  Optional Gross & Net Skins available 
Points: Sweet 16 & Fawn Lake Cup Awarded.  Open to all male golfing members with a valid handicap.
Deadline to Register: Friday, August 12th by noon

Friday, August 5, 2022

IT'S HOT, IT'S HUMID - PLEASE TREAT OUR GOLF COURSE WITH CARE

 Please take a few minutes to read the information below taken from our Superintendent, Dave Smith's update to the Green's Committee and FLCC BOD.


From Dave:

" The USGA just sent this out today.  I think they are copying my blog updates..." ALSO, CHECK DAVE'S BLOG AT: www.flccturfcare.blogspot.com

CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS:

 FROM THE USGA

USGA Update

FROM DAVE'S BLOG

Summer Funk

 FROM DAVE'S BLOG 

Playing Defense  "

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THE COURSE COULD NOT LOOK BETTER THANKS TO THE HOT TEMPERATURES, HUMIDITY, AND FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS.  IN TRUTH, IT IS VERY FRAGILE.  DON'T ALWAYS ENTER THE FAIRWAY THROUGH THE ROUGH AT THE FIRST WHITE TIPPED POLE.  CORRECTLY, PLEASE INITIALLY ENTER THE FAIRWAYS AT 90 DEGREES ABEAM YOUR GOLF BALL LOCATION AND THEN EXIT AT 90 DEGREES PRIOR TO THE 2ND WHITE TIPPED BLACK POLE THUS MINIMIZING TRACKS, WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FESCUE ROUGHS.  PROPERLY FIX BALL MARKS ON GREENS; SEE A PREVIOUS NOTE ON DAVE'S BLOG FOR THE CORRECT WAY TO REPAIR A BALL MARK.  TAKE SAND WITH YOU FOR ALL FAIRWAY AND TEE SHOTS AND REPAIR DIVOTS; THE GROWING SEASON IS GOOD AND IT'S A GOOD TIME FOR DIVOTS TO GROW BACK.  OH YEAH, LEARN THE PROPER WAY TO HIT AND TAKE DIVOTS ON THE DRIVING RANGE...DIVOTS IN A STRAIGHT LINE.

Keith Armstrong

FLCC BOD, Golf Committee Chairman

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH - FLMG EVENT #9 CORRECTION

 FLMG Friday 9-Hole Event #9 August 5th

Time: Tee times starting at 5pm
Format: Two-man team - PICK YOUR OWN TEAM – One best ball (Net) Plus.  If both balls are net birdie or better, both balls count
Handicap: 90%
Entry Fee: $15
Payouts: Based on players & issued in Pro Shop Credits
Pro Shop Credits issued for CTP on all Par 3's.  Optional Gross & Net Skins available and can be collected Saturday
Deadline to Register: Thursday, August 4th by noon

Sunday, July 17, 2022

"VENTING" THE GREENS - A POST FROM DAVE SMITH'S TURFCARE BLOG

Dave Smith's crew will be "Playing Defense" with the FLCC greens this week.

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK FROM DAVE SMITH'S TURF CARE BLOG.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

CURRENT FLCC COURSE MAINTENANCE CHALLENGES

 SUPERINTENDENT DAVE SMITH'S BLOG POST 

FLCC Course Maintenance


We're Waiting 

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 06:05 PM PDT

Last January we ordered a tractor and it arrived in November.  Last December we ordered a greens roller and a trencher and both are elsewhere with no ETA.  Both those items are critical to our operation.  Recently we've had several routine equipment issues and are patiently waiting on parts so we can get things fixed.  We've had only one rough mower for more than a month while waiting on hydraulic wheel motors to arrive.  We can't keep up with rough mowing with one mower.  We ordered a used wide area tractor mounted pull behind mower to try and help us get by, but we are waiting on that too.  We are waiting on a pedal switch for my electric cart and an alternator for Alan's mower.  We are waiting on two hoses for handwatering as well.  Basically, anything we might need we can count on waiting for.  In some cases it looks like the wait will be over a year.  Waiting is not my strong suit and the course is not good at it either.  We need the stuff we ordered and are having some difficulties coping without it.  It'll feel like Christmas when it arrives so that's what I'm looking forward to.  Please cross your fingers that our lone rough mower survives until the part arrives for the broken mower and/or the new "used" mower arrives.  If not, we may need hundreds of volunteers to bring out their lawn mowers.  


THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS FROM SUPERINTENDENT DAVE SMITH'S BLOG.  CHECK OUT AND SUBSCRIBE TO:  www.flccturfcareblogspot.com

FLMG SATURDAY EVENT #7 - SATURDAY JULY 16TH

 FLMG Event #7 Saturday, July 16th

Time: 9am Shotgun Start
Format: Quota (Gross) (A,B,C players)
Scoring: Bogey (1), Par (2), Birdie (4), Eagle or better (8).

Handicap: 100%
Entry Fee: $30
Payouts: Based on # of players & cash Payouts on CTP on all Par 3's.  

OPTIONAL: Gross & Net Skins available.  

      BUY IN WITH CASH AT THE PRO SHOP SATURDAY MORNING AND GET PAYOUT IN CASH AFTER PLAY  

Points: Sweet 16 & Fawn Lake Cup Awarded
Deadline to Register: Friday, July 15th by noon

Thursday, July 7, 2022

FLMG FRIDAY NIGHT 9-HOLE EVENT # 7

 FLMG 9-HOLE EVENT #7, FRIDAY, JULY 8TH,  5 PM TEE TIME


FORMAT:  Individual Play - QUOTA (Gross) 

SCORING:  Bogey (1), Par (2), Birdie (3), Eagle or Better (4)

HANDICAP: 100%

ENTRY FEE: $15

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  12 NOON TODAY, THURSDAY - JULY 7TH

PAYOUT: Based on # of players and issued in Pro Shop Credits.  Proshop credits issued for CTP on Par 3's.  Optional Gross and Net Skins available.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

FLMG - SWEET 16 EVENT #6 - PICK YOUR OWN TEAM

 SIGN UP BY NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 1ST

FORMAT: 2 BEST BALLS NET (PLUS)

(IF ALL THREE BALLS ARE BIRDIE OR BETTER, ALL THREE SCORES COUNT)

PICK YOUR OWN TEAM 

(or be paired by the Pro Shop)

Thursday, June 2, 2022

NEW LOCAL RULE REGARDING SOD REPLACEMENT AROUND GREENS AND OTHER LOCATIONS

 LOCAL RULE F-7


As many of you have noticed, Dave and his crew are working hard replacing sod in a number of places on the golf course including the surrounds of greens and several other places in the general playing areas of the course.  To accommodate players during this activity the R&H Committee has recommended and the Golf Committee has approved the immediate implementation of Local Rule F-7.


Local Rule F-7


“If a player’s ball lies in or touches a seam of cut turf or a seam interferes with a player’s area of intended swing:


(a)      Ball in General Area:  The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b

          (drop, one club length from nearest point of complete relief, in the General Area, no closer to the hole)


(b)      Ball on Putting Green:  The player may take relief under Rule 16.1d.

(placing the original or another ball on the spot of the nearest point of complete relief, either on the Putting Green or in the General Area)


BUT interference does not exist if the seam only interferes with the player’s stance.

All seams within the area of cut turf are treated as the same seam in taking relief.  This means that if a player has interference from any seam after dropping the ball, the player must proceed as required under Rule 14.3c(2) even when the ball is still within one club-length of the reference point.”

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

FLMG SATURDAY-IT'S BEEN A MONTH-GET BACK IN THE SWING ON THE 28TH OF MAY

 FLMG Event #4 Saturday, May 28th

Time: 9am Shotgun Start
Format: 1,2,3 (A,B,C players) – Scoring: On hole 1, 1 best ball counts, hole 2, 2 best balls count, hole 3, all three balls (net) count.  Rotation continues throughout the round
Handicap: 90%
Entry Fee: $30
Payouts: Based on # of players & cash Payouts on CTP on all Par 3's.  Optional Gross & Net Skins available 
Points: Sweet 16 & Fawn Lake Cup Awarded (for 18 hole scores)
Deadline to Register: Friday, May 27th by noon

IT'S 2022 AND EVERYONE WINS A MEDAL - SIGN UP FOR WOMEN AND MENS MEDAL PLAY - 21 & 22 MAY

 Men & Ladies Spring Medal Play

Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd

Time: 9am - All players are requested to check in with the Golf Shop at least 20 minutes prior to tee time
Format: Individual Medal Play, 36 holes flighted based on handicap index.  Shootout Sunday afternoon for flight winners with Gross & Net winners/payout
Handicap: 95% 
Deadline to Register: Thursday, May 19th at noon  
Cost: $40 per player includes prize money & a beer/house wine on both days

WARM WEATHER, 9 HOLES OF GOLF, AND LAKESIDE GRILLE FUN TO FOLLOW

 FLMG Friday 9 Hole Event May 20th

Time: Assigned Tee Times Beginning at 5pm
Format: Two-man team (pick your own team)
One best ball (Net) Plus.  If both balls are net birdie or better, both balls count.  After play, drop your scorecard in the box outside the Golf Shop.  Results will be calculated Saturday and results emailed to those who participated
Handicap: 90%
Entry Fee: $15
Payouts: Based on players & issued in Pro Shop Credits
Pro Shop Credits issued for CTP on all Par 3's.  Optional Gross & Net Skins available and can be collected Saturday
Deadline to Register: Thursday, May 19th by noon

Thursday, May 12, 2022

DIVOTS, BUNKER RAKING, AND BALL MARK REPAIRS

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Does this picture look familiar?  Yep it is one of our Fawn Lake Bunkers and confirmed to have been left that way by our own members.  I have recently been approached by a number of members, our Superintendent and Green Committee Chairman on how we can encourage/force members to: 
1. Fix divots on the tee box and fairways.
2. Properly rake foot marks and "blast" marks in bunkers.
3. Repair their ball marks on the greens. 

As Chairman of the Golf Committee the past two years and FLMG before that, I sent pictures and messages out to the membership regarding these topics along with cart path procedures and proper means of entering and exiting the fairways that met with various responses from "yes I agree", to "there's just nothing we can do" to "don't yell at us" to admonishment for attempts at a humorous message approach to the problems 

Well, fellow members, it's a new year and the course is coming into shape wonderfully owing to the cool and damp weather mixed with a little sun for the fairways and the roughs; while the greens are just about ready to be perfect post aeration, sand, dressing, some nice rain and attention by Dave's staff.

But the old bugaboos of unraked sandtraps and unrepaired ball marks remain a pox on our course. I would ask for your personal attention to the details of these two problems and your "professional assertiveness" and peer pressure to your playing partners for their attention as well.  Please check the sand bottles on your cart before you head to the first tee and fix the divots made on tee boxes and in fairways.

As an added incentive and assistance in the proper procedures for raking bunkers and fixing ball marks, please click on and take a few minutes to view the two associated videos that follow:


THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ISSUES FACING OUR COURSE AND COMMITMENT TO TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTIONS, AS NEEDED,  AFTER EVERY SHOT IN EVERY ROUND.

KEITH ARMSTRONG
FLCC GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Sunday, April 24, 2022

HOLES 1 - 9 REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

HOLES 1-9 (THE ENTIRE FRONT NINE OF THE GOLF COURSE) REMAINS CLOSED TO ANY AND ALL TRAFFIC  PENDING COMPLETION OF ONGOING CART PATH REPAIRS AND GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE FRONT NINE OF THE GOLF COURSE AT ANYTIME OR POINT UNTIL OFFICIAL NOTICE IS MADE THAT CART PATH REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE AND ACCESS TO THE COURSE HAS BEEN REINSTATED AT APPROVED PAVED PATHS.

THIS RESTRICTION INCLUDES "SHORT CUT" TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE PRO SHOP, F&B FACILITIES, COMMUNITY CENTER, BEACH, ETC. ON FRONT NINE CART PATHS

YELLOW TAPE HAS BEEN PLACED AND REMAINS IN PLACE AT ENTRIES TO THE COURSE AT THE FIRST TEE BOX, TO THE BACK SIDE OF HOLE #9 FROM THE PRACTICE AREA AND ALL COURSE ENTRIES AND EXITS WHERE CART PATHS END AND CROSS COMMUNITY ROADWAYS. THAT IS UNLESS SOME INCONSIDERATE PERSON HAS TAKEN DOWN, TORN DOWN, OR DRIVEN OVER THAT TAPE.

PLANS ARE TO REOPEN THE FRONT NINE CART PATHSLATER THIS WEEK (25-31 APRIL) FOR GOLF PLAY TRAFFIC ONLY AND RETAINING RESTRICTIONS TO OTHER BICYCLE, SKATE BOARD, OR  PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AT ANY TIME.

THANKS FOR EVERYONES ATTENTION AND COMPLIANCE.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

RESCHEDULED "DIVOT DAY" - MAY 2ND

 Divot Day  Call for Volunteers


DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM WEATHER, GREENS AERATION, AND CART PATH REPAIRS, ANNUAL "DIVOT DAY" HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 2ND AT 1PM.


SIGN UP SHEET WILL BE IN THE PRO SHOP SOON.  PLEASE STOP BY AND SIGN UP FOR A HOLE TEE BOXES OR FAIRWAY.  ON MAY 2ND, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN 5 GALLON BUCKETS OR OTHER LARGE CONTAINERS AND A SCOOP.  SAND AND A FEW BUCKETS & SCOOPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE PRO SHOP.  PLEASE PLAN ON ARRIVING SO AS TO "LOAD UP" AND BE ON YOUR RESPECTIVE TEE BOX OR FAIRWAY AT 1 PM.



INITIAL NOTE REGARDING "DIVOT DAY"


Dear Fawn Lake Golfer


It looks like, contrary to our recent weather, spring is in the air. Dave and his staff are working hard to get ready for the upcoming season. It has been a very wet winter and we’ve had more “cart path only” days than we would have preferred. We have a trenching tool on order to address our drainage issues so that, in the future, we’ll be spending more time driving to our balls. 


One of the effects of having to walk to our ball is that we’re not able to lug our sand along with our clubs, towels, range finder, etc that we keep in our carts. This has caused big growth in unfilled divots in our fairways and on the tee boxes. Because of this, we have scheduled our annual Divot Day for Wednesday the 20th of April.


We will be looking for 32 volunteers (14 fairways and tees and 4 holes for tees only). Sign up at the Pro Shop starting on April 13th. We’ll provide the sand. If you have a bucket and scoop, please bring them. If not, we’ll supply as many buckets as we have. Meet at the Pro Shop at 10am to pick up your sand and then head out to our assigned holes.


Thanks for your help in keeping our course in as pristine shape as possible and making it one of the premier courses in the state.



Jim Bost Keith Armstrong

Chairman Chairman

Greens Committee Golf Committee


Thursday, March 31, 2022

DIVOT DAY - WEDNESDAY, 20 APRIL - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

 Divot Day  Call for Volunteers




Dear Fawn Lake Golfer


It looks like, contrary to our recent weather, spring is in the air. Dave and his staff are working hard to get ready for the upcoming season. It has been a very wet winter and we’ve had more “cart path only” days than we would have preferred. We have a trenching tool on order to address our drainage issues so that, in the future, we’ll be spending more time driving to our balls. 


One of the effects of having to walk to our ball is that we’re not able to lug our sand along with our clubs, towels, range finder, etc that we keep in our carts. This has caused big growth in unfilled divots in our fairways and on the tee boxes. Because of this, we have scheduled our annual Divot Day for Wednesday the 20th of April.


We will be looking for 32 volunteers (14 fairways and tees and 4 holes for tees only). Sign up at the Pro Shop starting on April 13th. We’ll provide the sand. If you have a bucket and scoop, please bring them. If not, we’ll supply as many buckets as we have. Meet at the Pro Shop at 10am to pick up your sand and then head out to our assigned holes.


Thanks for your help in keeping our course in as pristine shape as possible and making it one of the premier courses in the state.



Jim Bost Keith Armstrong

Chairman Chairman

Greens Committee Golf Committee

Saturday, March 12, 2022

IN SEASON AND OFF SEASON - MONDAY GOLF PLAY POLICY

 


Once again in 2022, the FLCC Golf Course will be open for regular play on Monday afternoons.

This policy will be expanded from 2021(May thru October) to 2022 (April thru November).


*Click on the link below*


(MONDAY GOLF PLAY POLICY)

Friday, February 18, 2022

2022 MEN'S MEMBER / GUEST TOURNAMENT UPDATE

                                  2022 Fawn Lake Men’s Member/Guest Tournament Update

DatesJune 23-25

 

Teams60 2-Man Teams (up from 54 teams in 2021)

 

Price:  Currently being reviewed/calculated and will be stated before the “Initial Signup Date”. 

(NoteConsidering “costs” from all perspectives, members should anticipate an appropriate increase over past Member/Guest Tournaments)

 

Initial Signup DatesMarch 24th – April 7th 

 

Initial Signup Procedure:  Members will provide their name and name of prospective partner on a form provided by the Pro Shop to be entered for a blind draw (lottery) selection of 60 teams.

 

60 Team Selection Lottery - evening of April 8th (7 PM @ The Cove

(Assuming more than 60 entries, a lottery drawing is deemed to be the fairest means of selection)

{teams drawn after the first 60 will be alternates and selected to play if there are dropouts among the first 60} 

 

Full Signup Dates:  April 11th – May 9th

Full Signup Procedure:  Members will complete an application form provided by the Pro Shop that will include required information regarding both the member and his partner.

 

Tournament Events & Play Highlights

 (Details to be provided via Handouts in the Pro Shop & Golf Gazette – Late May/Early June)

 

Thursday, June 23rd:  Check-in / REGISTRATION, Photos, Tournament Briefing, 

18-hole Practice Round (Shotgun Start), Stag Dinner & Calcutta 

 

Friday, June 24th:  Breakfast, Three 9-Hole Matches (4-ball match play format, Shotgun Start), Lunch, Cocktail Hour & Sit-Down Dinner (Members/Guests & Spouses)

 

Saturday, June 25th:  Breakfast,Two 9 Hole Matches (4-ball match play format, Shotgun Start), Lunch, Shootout, Awards @ 18th Hole, Food/Beer Garden/Music

 

 

FLCC 2022 GOLF EVENTS SCHEDULE (Revision 21Mar22)

                             2022 FLCC GOLF EVENTS CALENDAR (Update 21Mar22)



Having been informed some folks could not access the link to the CALENDAR below, we have reposted.

This post makes an update regarding the Veteran's Day Golf Tournament.  That tournament is cosponsored by the FLCC and FLCA.  Accordingly, the text coloring for that event has been properly adjusted.

This remains an ambitious schedule with new competition events on Tuesday and Friday evenings, a few less Saturday FLMG events, less weekend outside events, our traditional weekly competitions and major events and an overall effort to provide opportunities for all FLCC Golfers to play, compete, and enjoy themselves individually and as part of a team or group.

From the entire Golf Committee; All the best for a very fun filled 2022 Golf Season!!

CLICK  ON "CALENDAR" BELOW

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

MORE NEWS ON PURCHASING THE NEW CLUB CAR - ONWARD MODEL FROM PEEBLES GOLF CARS

 SALES MANAGER INFORMATION CHANGE FOR PEEBLES GOLF CARS

PEEBLES GOLF CAR Charlottesville, VA location (actually Troy, VA) will be handling the Fawn Lake Country Club servicing for the new Club Car TEMPO Model fleet carts for FLCC and the servicing of privately purchased/owned new Club Car ONWARD model carts.

Accordingly, PEEBLES has also decided that the Charlottesville folks would be the best to handle the sales of private ONWARD model carts to Fawn Lake Country Club members.  Therefore, listed below is the contact information for the PEEBLES Charlottesville Retail Sales Manager, Josh Bennett.

If you are interested in purchasing a new Club Car ONWARD, your sales contact will be:

JOSH BENNETT

Retail Sales Manager @ PEEBLES Charlottesville

Phone: 434-207-4038 or 804-221-8809

Fax: 804-261-6581

Email: jbennett@peeblesgolfcars.com

8845 Three Notch Rd., Troy, VA 22974

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(From Josh Bennett) IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS:

The easiest way to proceed with ordering a Club Car ONWARD model golf cart is to;

GO TO: www.clubcar.com 

1. Click on "PERSONAL" 

2. Slide the cursor to "Personal Transport"

3. Slide the cursor to the model you wish to purchase, 2 Passenger, HP, or HP Li-Ion

4. Click on the "Build" button

5. Use the menu options on the right side of the screen to "build" your desired cart

6.  Fill out the "SAVE MY CLUB CAR" information 

7. Click on the "FIND A DEALER" button and select the Troy, VA option

8. Your information will be sent to Josh Bennett and he will contact you to place the order.

Using this online "BUILD" will save you passing all this information via phone.

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                  REVISED FLCC PRIVATELY OWNED GOLF CART RULES FOR COLORS

CART EXTERIOR - HUNTER GREEN

ROOF - BLACK, BEIGE, OR WHITE

SEAT - Choose from colors available with the ONWARD model


Tuesday, January 11, 2022

LOOKING FOR A NEW GOLF CART WITH DISCOUNTS?

* FLCC has ordered a new fleet of 54 CLUB CAR-TEMPO MODEL golf carts * 

* Delivery of those TEMPO (fleet model) new carts is scheduled this summer *

The 54 carts were purchased from PEEBLES GOLF CARS (www.peeblesgolfcars.com) 

8615 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

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FLCC negotiated and Peebles provided discounts off the MSRP of 3 models of the ONWARD 2-passenger CLUB CAR personal golf cart along with other incentives for FLCC members. 

HERE ARE THE 3 ONWARD personal models MSRP PRICED BEFORE PEEBLES'  DISCOUNTS

* Standard Electric DC Drive with Battery Filling System:  $10,593

* High Performance Electric AC Drive with Battery Filling System:  $11,873

* High Performance Electric AC Drive with Battery Filling System:  $14,131

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DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES OFFERED BY PEEBLES GOLF CARS:

* $500 OFF THE MSRP

* NO FREIGHT CHARGE - ($400)

* FREE SET UP  - ($300 - $500 depending on accessories purchased)

* FREE DELIVERY TO FAWN LAKE - ($187.50)

(NEARLY $1400 - $1600) in total savings)

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FLCC Sales Contact at Peebles 

 Ryan Butler (Retail Sales Manager)

Phone: 804-221-8809

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Notes: 

1. Accessories such as coolers, bag covers, sand bottles, ball & club washers, etc can be found on the Club Car website at www.clubcar.com.  Once on the website, select Personal, Personal Transport, Onward       2-Passenger, Build.  Under the "Build" option you will find accessories' pricing.

2.  Peebles is "...happy to discuss vehicle trade-ins. We normally ask for pictures of the vehicle, serial number and batteries (if electric).  Then we would be able to give a value based off current blue book..."

3.  Considering ongoing U.S. supply chain issues, Peebles stated: "Current lead time is 8 - 12 months"

4.  Colors for the new FLCC Tempo Model fleet carts:  Body: Green, Seats: Camello (biege), Roof: Black.  

5.  New private carts purchased for use at FLCC should match the FLCC Fleet colors.

 




Thursday, December 9, 2021

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE 13-14 DECEMBER

 MESSAGE FROM DAVE SMITH:

FLCC Course Maintenance



Greens Aeration Notice

Posted: 08 Dec 2021 07:40 AM PST

We have an unusually pleasant weather forecast for the next 10 days so we will take advantage of this opportunity to "aerate" greens.  Much like last December, we'll use very small tines and remove just a little bit of the excess organic matter.  We expect to have nine holes closed on Monday and Tuesday in order to get this done.  Frosty mornings may slow us down and require some time on Wednesday to wrap up.  

The holes will remain visible for much, if not all, of the winter, but should not impact putting enough to notice.  We will also use our new deep tine aerator on a few greens in order to get familiar with it and gain some info for future use.  It may be something we'll prefer to do this time of year in addition to, or instead of, spring.  We just want to try it and see how it goes for planning purposes.  

You may remember that in August we had a full week of rain when we were scheduled for core aeration.  We had to push the job back and, as a result, were not able to pull cores as originally planned, due to the golf tournament schedule.  We used solid tines instead, but that doesn't fully address some of the age/resource related challenges greens are facing.  Aging greens need more and more input as the years go by.  We can't afford to miss opportunities like this to do something good for them.  When weather is suitable for turf growth in the spring, summer, and fall we can be more aggressive with our efforts.  However, doing a little now is better than doing nothing.  

Friday, November 19, 2021

FLCC LEAF CONTROL

 MESSAGE FROM FLCC SUPERINTENDENT, DAVE SMITH

FLCC Course Maintenance


Leaf Season Notes

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 03:38 PM PST

Just before the big leaf drop.  Ginny has her hands full with leaves at the clubhouse.  

We've been blowing and mulching leaves almost non-stop for the past couple of weeks.  Until this week the challenge has been manageable, but that is changing quickly.  For the next several weeks we will be outmanned by mother nature.  In my first few years we had numerous areas to blow leaves for mulching or vacuuming.  Today we really don't have anywhere to stage them as we are surrounded by homes.  We do the best we can to keep them out of the key areas of play without putting them on neighboring property. We then either mulch them with our mowers or vacuum them up. The vac takes a long time and is generally not a big benefit until most of the leaves have already fallen.  Our arsenal of leaf weapons consists of a tractor blower, two turbine blowers pulled with carts, 8 backpack blowers, 3 rotary mowers, a small vacuum, and a big vacuum.  We also have a couple of chainsaws, which do really well at eliminating leaves.  Depending on wind direction, ground conditions, frost, golf schedule, and upcoming forecast we will select as many of those weapons as possible to fight the problem.  We have more tools than staff so it's never possible to use everything at once.  On a windy day we do the best we can, but sometimes it's just not possible to keep things clear.  

All our guys take an oath to never blow a leaf onto someone else's property.  They get sick of us saying it every morning.  Those of you who live on the course have the same leaf issues we do and I understand your frustrations this time of year.  I wish we had the manpower, time, and equipment to provide leaf removal service for everyone, but as you can see from the course we are clearly overwhelmed.  Please do not blow your leaves onto the course and make sure any hired help understands this as well.    Thanks to golfers and neighbors for your patience with leaf season!  








Wednesday, November 10, 2021

THERE IS A WINNER - CONGRATS TO BRIAN CUMMINGS

 BRAIN CUMMINGS EDGED OUT STEVE PENDRY 

BY 4.4 POINTS TO WIN THE FAWN LAKE CUP

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!

CHECK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL STANDINGS:

2021 FL CUP FINAL STANDINGS

Monday, November 1, 2021

UPDATE TO FLCC RULES & POLICIES - GOLF ATTIRE

AT THE 25 OCTOBER 2021 MEETING OF THE FLCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOD VOTED ON AND APPROVED AN UPDATE TO THE FAWN LAKE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF ATTIRE RULES & POLICIES.

UPDATED GOLF ATTIRE RULES AND POLICY ARE:

2. Golf Attire 

a. FLCC Golf dress code and attire standards for the Course and Practice Facility defined below and posted at the Pro Shop and on the Practice Facility have been approved by the FLCC Board of Directors for all members, their families, and guests.    

Gentlemen shall be attired in:

- Slacks or Bermuda length shorts

- Sleeve collared or golf mock shirt tucked in

- Hat (if worn) must be worn appropriately (Ball caps worn brim forward)

- Golf shoes or sneakers

Ladies shall be attired in:

- Appropriate length golf dresses, skirts, or skirts

- Golf leggings, slacks, or appropriate length shorts

- Shirts with or without sleeves or collars

- Golf shoes or sneakers

b.  Attire prohibited on the Practice Range or Course:

- Denim clothing

- Sweat suits, sweat pants, gym shorts, or other workout clothing

- Tee shirts, tank tops, or racer back tops

- Cargo pants/shorts

- Metal golf spikes

c.  Members are responsible for informing guests of the FLCC Golf Attire rules and policy prior to their guests arriving at and playing on the Fawn Lake Country Club golf facilities.                 

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The updated Golf Attire Rules and Policies will soon be entered in the Fawn Lake Country Club Rules and Policies, Section E.2. that can be found on the Fawn Lake Country Club website at the following link FLCC R&P.  This is in the in the "Governance" section of "Member Information" in Member Account (sign in required) section of the FLCC website.  

FYI, the previous (and now updated) Golf Attire Rules and Policy can be seen below for review.

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2. Golf Attire

a. Attire standards on the Course and at the Practice Facility are defined below and are posted at the Pro Shop. The attire standards are as follows:

Gentlemen's Attire

Shirts with collars and sleeves or neat collarless shirts (no tee shirts) - Shirts tucked in at all times
- No denim jeans
- Slacks or shorts (no more than 4 inches above knee)

- Slacks and shorts should have belt loops and be belted
- Golf shoes or sneakers with socks or peds
- Hats worn appropriately with brim forward and removed in buildings

Ladies' Attire

-Shirts may have sleeves or be sleeveless with/without collars -No tee shirts or tank tops -Slacks or shorts (no more than 4 inches above knee) -No denim jeans

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-Golf skirts (no more than 4 inches above knee) -Slacks and shorts with belt loops should be belted -Golf shoes or sneakers with socks or peds

b. Metal golf spikes are prohibited.


Thursday, October 28, 2021

CART PATH REPAIR UPDATE



FROM: THE GREEN COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT, DAVE SMITH


THE WEATHER HAS BEEN ON OUR SIDE AND THE CONTRACTORS HAVE JUST ABOUT

COMPLETED THE BACK 9 CART PATH REPAIRS.  THEREFORE.....


**ALL 18 HOLES WILL BE OPEN STARTING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH!**  


APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE COMPLETE THESE MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS TO OUR COURSE.