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FAQ 'sCourse Maintenance
Top Dressing Greens
Q: Why do you top dress the greens? It makes the putting surface sandy and slow! A: Actually top dressing does the exact opposite! Topdressing provides a better surface for ball roll because it creates a firm, uniform surface that exerts minimal resistance on the ball as it rolls across a green. Research has shown that greens that are not topdressed have poorer quality than those that are topdressed as little as two times per year.
With continued demand from golfers for greater ball-roll distances, superintendents have begun top dressing more often throughout the growing season. Here are some of the benefits of topdressing regularly: 1) Produces a smooth, firm putting surface, 2) Increases the ball-roll distance, 3) Allows reduced mowing heights which produces faster green speeds, 4) Reduces thatch layer, and 4) Protects the crown.
Hole Locations
Q: Why do they cut the holes in the locations on the greens that they do?
A: The maintenance staff follows a routine when cutting holes each day. They follow a front, middle, back routine. If the pin on hole number 1 is cut on the front on Monday for example, on Tuesday it will be cut in the middle and on Wednesday it will be cut on the back of the green. The location in these areas may vary so that the greens do not get worn out due to the amount of play that we get. Please let us know if you feel a hole location is unfair or in a location that is incorrect.
Golf Course Policies
Alcohol and Personal Coolers
Q: Can I bring my own alcohol to the golf course in a personal cooler?
A: No. It is against Texas state law to bring alcohol onto or take alcohol from an establishment that serves open container alcoholic beverages. We, as most golf courses, also do not allow personal coolers to be brought onto the premises. This allows us to better manage outside alcohol being brought on. We do have coolers that may be rented for a $20 cash deposit that will be refunded when the cooler is returned.
Tee Time and Fivesome Policies
Q: When am I able to make a tee time at Tenison Park?
A: We take tee times beginning four days in advance for weekday tee times. We begin taking tee times for Saturday, Sunday and Monday Holidays on the Tuesday prior from 6:00am until 7:00am in person in the golf shop and beginning at 7:00am over the phone. For details on how to reserve tee times for 16 or more players outside of the 4 days, please contact Clayton Derr in the golf shop at 214.670.1402.
Q: Can my group play a fivesome at Tenison Park?
A: Tenison Park allows players to play in groups of 5 anytime Monday through Friday and after 12:00 noon on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. All players in all fivesomes must ride.
Dress Code
Q: What is the dress code at Tenison Park?
A: Although our dress code is not very strict, we do prefer that players wear collared shirts. We do not allow metal spikes or shoes that are detrimental to the golf course turf. Men are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops. Shirts must be worn at all times. Players that show up to play in improper attire will be asked to either purchase something from the golf shop or asked to return in proper attire.
Tournaments and Handicaps
Club Tournaments
Q: Does Tenison Park have Men’s or Women’s Golf Associations?
A: Yes, Tenison Park has both Men’s and Women’s Golf Associations. The Men’s Golf Association has approximately one tournament per month. For Women, Tenison Park has a Thursday Night Ladies 9 Hole League that meets weekly during the golf season and a Saturday Women’s 18 Hole League that has play days and a few tournaments twice a month throughout the year. Click here for more information on the golf associations at Tenison Park.
Handicap Information
Q: Can I sign up for a handicap at Tenison Park and how much does it cost?
A: Tenison Park uses the USGA GHIN Handicap system. The cost is $40.00 per year (January – December) and pro-rates this cost beginning in July. It normally takes just a few minutes to get a player set up to begin a handicap. When you sign up for a handicap at Tenison Park you will have the option to drop your completed 18 hole or 9 hole scorecards in our golf shop for us to post for you or you may choose to post your own scores online at www.ghin.com. For more information or to begin a handicap today call us in the golf shop at 214.670.1402 or click here to sign up online.
Outside Private Tournaments
Q: How can I set up an outside private, charity, church or wedding party tournament?
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