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Bear Mountain Swims With The Fishes

Last Updated on Monday, 08 November 2010 11:39 Monday, 08 November 2010 11:16

altby Rick Munro

For Bear Mountain Golf Course Superintendent Darren Burns, 2010 has been an emotional roller coaster. The year started out on a very exciting note as the 8-year old resort had been awarded the 2010 Telus World Skins Game to be held in June.

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Preparing The Golf Course For Winter

Last Updated on Saturday, 02 October 2010 17:23 Saturday, 02 October 2010 17:00

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Golf Courses Need A Lot Of Preparation To Survive The Winter Months, Just Like The Golfers Who Have To Wait For Spring To Get Back On Them
by Rick Munro

As the cold winter months approach golfers across Canada prepare for the idle time that lies ahead by getting in their last few games of the season; many of them trying their best to finish the season with as low a handicap as possible.

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Course Maintenance And Speed Of Play

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 06:25 Thursday, 02 September 2010 05:44

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Not That This Would Result But Maintenance Guru Rick Munro Has Some Ideas On How Proper Maintenance Can Help You Avoid This Predicament From An Excrutiatingly Long Round Of Golf
by Rick Munro

One of the main complaints from non-golfers and former golfers is the time commitment required to play a round.

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The Dog Days Of Summer

Last Updated on Monday, 02 August 2010 02:39 Monday, 02 August 2010 01:16

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Greens Aeration In The Spring And Early Summer May Be The Only Thing Keeping The Greens Alive - Photo Credit Rick Munro
by Rick Munro

Take a good look around your golf course during these long, hot days of August and you will notice a tired, weary looking piece of property that is extremely thirsty and beat up.

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Lisa Longball Update

Last Updated on Saturday, 24 July 2010 11:30 Saturday, 24 July 2010 10:45

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If Anyone Wonders At All How A 'Girl' Can Hit A Golf Ball Some 350 Yards...Just Check Out The Torque In The Shaft Of Lisa's Club Before This Prodigous Blast - Photo Courtesy Lisa Longball Vlooswyk
by Lisa 'Longball' Vlooswyk

Hello All!
 
I hope you are all enjoying some great summer time weather. Just a quick update.

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