Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club Will Be Buzzing This Summer!!

    The Turf Care Department is trying to do our part in promoting a healthy environment for bees and other pollinators. As you may be aware, there has been a steady decline in the population of pollinators around the world. Pollinators are essential for the well-being of our environment, biodiversity, food sources, crop production, wild plant growth and wildlife habitats.      

Beehives seen at back right of driving range

    With the Help of Muskoka Craft Honey we have introduced four new beehives to the back of the driving range. We will promote a healthy environment for the bees to grow and pollinate. The fine people from Muskoka Craft Honey will be visiting the beehives and checking on them on a regular basis. We will also be working with Syngenta Canada for their Operation Pollination program which will provide us with wildflower seeds to plant around the golf course.

    We do not anticipate there will be any interruptions to the driving range, and as an added benefit we will have locally sourced honey for sale at the end of the season. We will provide more details about how to purchase your Muskoka Lakes Hole In One Honey at a later date.

    In other news we are having delays in the turf restoration from XGD Fairway drainage project due to the continued amount of rainfall we've received in the last couple of weeks.  The progress has been slower that we would like. During the next week we may have to make some temporary tee modifications on the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th hole to avoid the dangers of hitting the sodding crew.  Please make sure to follow instructions as provided by the Turf Care Department or Pro Shop. If you are unsure where your carts should go, the safest bet is to stay on the cart path when possible and avoid driving in areas where construction soil grading or fresh sod is installed.

Rainfall delays the progress on turf restoration from drainage project

Stripping and grading area for sod between #5 and #6

    During the next week we will be giving the greens a breath of fresh air by venting and topdressing after this long stretch of excessive rainfall.  We will do our best to  minimize disruption to the golfers. These practices are vital to the overall health of the greens. We apologize in advance for any disruption this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.

The new mechanic shop hoist bay has now all the electrical installed. We are waiting on the arrival and installation of the fuel/water separator on back order before the cement floor can be poured.

Enjoy your round!