Community Bulletin Board

Dear Members,

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our long-awaited new Fitness Center and Kid’s Center! Join us on May 17 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm for a fun-filled day featuring:

• Indoor Delights: Light wellness snacks will be available to keep you energized throughout the event.
• Courtyard Cuisine: Indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks stationed in the courtyard, providing a variety of three different options for members to enjoy, available for charge.
• DJ Entertainment: A DJ will be set up in the courtyard to keep the atmosphere lively and enjoyable.
• Member Engagement: Our dedicated fitness and wellness staff will be on hand to guide you through the new facilities, ensuring that you have a seamless and enjoyable experience from the moment you step through the doors.
• Fitness & Wellness Vendors: Explore the latest in programming, equipment, and services from our fitness and wellness vendors. Get insights into the new fitness equipment, wellness experiences, and kid's activities.
• ParkFit Passport: The ParkFit Passport will lead you to various check-in stations throughout the center. Complete the passport for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a free IV drip session, a complimentary training session, and more!

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Sincerely,

Shane.Labuschagne@ParklandGCC.com

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

Dear Members,

The Agronomy Team is pleased to bring you some updates regarding the golf course.

Fertility

We completed our first wall to wall fertilizer application on March 18th.  This fertilizer also contained a pre-emergent herbicide to assist in reducing weed germination.  Our next bulk fertilizer application is scheduled for May 13th.

Greens continue to receive weekly foliar fertilizer applications with plant growth regulators along with bi-weekly soil applications.  The putting surfaces are firm and the green speeds has increased since the opening of the course.

Collars received both a foliar and granular fertilizer application last week.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

As mentioned in previous Agronomy emails, there are multiple preventative applications scheduled for insect control.  As alluded to in the past, timing of these applications is critical to their success.

We have completed our Triple Crown and wetting agent application for mole cricket and ant control.  Over the past two closed Mondays, we have completed our Merit application for grub control.

Post Emergent control of weeds in pine straw beds and turfgrass continues to be a daily task of the maintenance crew.  Currently we have two team members spraying pine straw areas and an additional two spraying weeds in the Bimini Turf.

Effects of Post Emergent Herbicide Application on Goosegrass

Effects of Post Emergent Herbicide Application on Collars

Sedges and Poa Annua in collars has been treated for with positive results and minimal damage to the Tif Eagle.

Driving Range and Practice Areas

The main driving range tee will open for use on Friday April 26th.  The back driving range tee will open shortly after.

We are excited to announce the putting green adjacent to the Clubhouse will be open on Friday April 26th as well. 

A question the Agronomy Team has received in recent weeks is, “When will members will see definition on the Driving Range?”  If you recall, the driving range was not grassed until October which provided a minimal amount of time for growth prior to the winter months.  As the approaching summer months provide increased temperatures and rainfall, definition will be become more visible.

 Golf Course Playability Bunker Consistency

Recently we completed a monthly bunker sand depth check.  This is an important practice to improve the overall consistency of the bunkers.  Our bunker specs have 4 inches of sand on the faces and 6 inches of sand on the bunker floor.  Keep in mind some bunkers on the course were completed in June and some in September which could lead to some inconsistencies.  A summer rainy season combined with regular sand depth checks will greatly assist in consistent bunker conditions.

The putting surfaces are currently firm and green speeds have increased since the opening of the golf course.  Planned summer cultural practices including aerification, verticutting, and topdressing of fairways will greatly improve the overall playability and consistency of the course.

Projects

The golf maintenance team recently installed concrete screening walking paths for the Red Tees on Hole 4 & Hole 6 allowing for improved accessibility.

The golf maintenance team has also added screws to the tee markers.  This will reduce the amount of tee marker displacement throughout the day.

Etiquette Reminder

The Agronomy Team would like to kindly remind all golfers to practice appropriate golf course etiquette when enjoying the golf course and the practice facility.

• Follow the 90-degree rule when utilizing a golf cart. In addition, please do not enter or exit the golf hole where black & white stakes are located; the maintenance team moves these stakes daily to protect from golf cart wear patterns.
• Fill divots with the green sand provided
• Rake bunkers
• Fix your ball mark and one other on greens

Divots on Hole 7 at 1:00pm

Divot on Putting Surface at Short Game Area

As always, the Agronomy Team appreciates your support. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Joe Postel, Director of Agronomy

joseph.postel@parklandgcc.com

Devin June, Golf Course Superintendent

devin.june@parklandgcc.com

Dear Members,

We are so excited to introduce the latest additions to our PGCC family!

MEET

KYLIE BRINGOLA

Director of  Membership, Marketing & Communications

Kylie joins us from Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables, where she held key roles over three transformative years at Deering Bay including Director of Member Services and Director of Communications. Originally from Massachusetts, Kylie started her career in the private club industry at Ipswich Country Club during the summer months. She's a proud graduate of Florida State University (Go 'Noles!) and is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. In her free time, you can find her cheering on her beloved New England Sports teams and Florida State Seminoles. With Kylie's contributions, we are excited to enhance your Parkland Golf & Country Club experience and create lasting memories for all our Members!

MEET

WILLIAM "BJ" HALSEY

Director of Food & Beverage

BJ began his career in the private club industry at The Sanctuary Golf Club in Sanibel Island. During his 12 year tenure there, he learned all the finer points of service excellence and how to lead a team of individuals with various backgrounds and ages to leverage their best qualities for Member satisfaction. Throughout his career, BJ has served in many roles at various clubs, including multiple management roles. He is excited by the opportunity to lead the Food & Beverage team at Parkland Golf & Country Club & believes that they can create a wonderful club for anyone that wants to enjoy their member experience to the fullest.

As valued Members, your support and encouragement are integral to our team's success. If you see them around our Club, please take a moment to give them a warm welcome!

Sincerely,

darrell.wilde@parklandgcc.com

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

9909 Old Club Road, Parkland, FL 33076

Dear Members,

With the Summer months quickly approaching, the PGCC Landscape team will begin the process of transitioning our annual flowers from Winter Annuals to Summer Annuals. From a landscaping perspective, this is always an exciting time as the selection and appeal of new annuals and color combinations enrich the aesthetics throughout the community.

Beginning Monday April 8th, the landscape team will begin to remove existing flowers. The annual flower beds will remain empty for a brief period of time allowing us time to till and remove weeds. All flower beds will then receive soil amendments such as peat and fertilizer.

Similar to our winter rotation, all flowers will be planted within a 5-day period. It is our desire to have the annuals be on the same bloom cycle providing a beautiful display throughout the community.

Annual Flower installation will commence the week of April 22nd ensuring a stunning array of colors is on display for the summer months. Vinca, Pentas, Coleus, Crossandra, Lantana, Purslane, and Cuphea are some on the annuals selected for this rotation.

POOL LANDSCAPE

Landscaping enhancements around the PGCC Pool Deck will commence on Tuesday April 9th. Plant material in need of replacement will be removed and new plant material will be added to supplement the existing landscape. Tropical Landscape plants such as Bromeliads, Crotons, and Rojo Congos will be utilized for this project.

We anticipate this project to last 10-14 days and the Pool Deck will remain open. Although heavy machinery will not be needed, workers will be present on the pool deck on weekdays.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely, 

joseph.postel@parklandgcc.com

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

Dear Members,

This Easter weekend, we have some exciting events and activities planned & invite you to join us as we come together to celebrate this special time of year!

Please note that the Tiki Bar will be open Friday, March 29.

HOURS OF OPERATION

TIKI BAR

Friday 3/29, Saturday 3/30,

& Sunday 3/31

Food | 11 am - 5 pm

Drinks | 11 am - 6 pm

THE PARK

Friday 3/29 | 11 am - 9 pm

Saturday 3/30 | 11 am - 9 pm

Sunday 3/31 | Closed

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sincerely,

events@parklandgcc.com

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

FORE-WARDING YOUR GOLF NEWS

Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce the arrival of your new PGCC Bag Tags! These custom tags are conveniently available for pick-up at the bag room during our normal hours of operation.

February 28- March 2 played host to our first major championship of the 2024 season with the Men’s Invitational! After three days of competition, camaraderie, and celebration it was Bryan Taylor and his guest Rob Brown who claimed the title of Invitational Champions! Congratulations to champions, flight winners, and all our participants!

Congratulations to Allison Tromer for making a Hole in One on Hole #2 on Saturday, March 16!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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TITLEIST LOYALTY

Our Titleist Loyalty Rewarded shop is now open to receive orders. All orders must be placed via the following link:

Password: Loyalty2024
**Please note: this password is case sensitive.**

Loyalty Rewarded offers our golfers a special Titleist promotion of 

“Buy 3 Dozen, Get 1 Dozen Free” 

for customized or stock dozens of Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash or AVX.
This promotion will end on March 29, or while supplies last.

Limit of one order per golfer.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

GOLF SHOP

Monday | Closed

Tuesday - Friday | 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Saturday & Sunday | 7:00AM - 5:00PM

PRACTICE FACILITY

Monday | Closed

Tues/Wed/Fri | 7:15AM - 6:30PM

Thursday | 8:30AM - 6:30PM

Saturday | 6:45AM - 6:30PM

Sunday | 6:45AM - 5:00PM

As always, please feel free to reach out to our team with any questions!

Sincerely,

miles.harris@parklandgcc.com

GOLF & AGRONOMY UPDATE

Dear Members,

The Golf & Agronomy Team is pleased to announce that beginning Wednesday March 20, Cart Path Only will come to an end. Additionally, removal of the Post Opening Temporary Rules and temporary local rule of “lift, clean, and place in the general area” occur in conjunction with post renovation cart path only restrictions. The Club will revert back to the Parkland Golf Rules & Regulations dated December 31, 2021. 

With current and future weather patterns, primarily an increase in temperature, along with a scheduled Wall to Wall Bulk Fertilizer application on Monday, March 18, the team feels the course is better suited for handling golf cart traffic.

We ask that golf carts remain on the paths on Par 3’s (Holes 2, 7, 11, 16). For the remaining holes, the practice of the 90-degree rule is strongly encouraged at this time when driving a golf cart on the course (utilizing the cart paths to their fullest extent, making a 90 degree turn off the path toward the ball, then proceeding back to the path.) The Club will continue to promote the ever popular walking component during the following days/times.

Tuesday-Thursday : Any time

Friday-Sunday (and Holidays): After 2:00pm

Several preventative applications are scheduled to be applied over the next four weeks. As previously mentioned, there is a bulk fertilizer application with Ronstar Pre-Emergent Herbicide scheduled for next week. There are multiple preventative applications scheduled for insect control. Timing of these applications is critical to their success. These applications are much more effective when insects are in the larvae or nymph phase as opposed to adult stage. Post Emergent Herbicide spot applications will also commence on collars over the next couple of weeks.

Please continue to fill divots in the fairway and rough with the green sand provided and repair ball marks on putting surfaces.

The PGCC Golf & Agronomy Team appreciates your patience and understanding during the carts on path only period. As always, thank you for your continued support.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

miles.harris@parklandgcc.com

joseph.postel@parklandgcc.com

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER

DINING & SOCIAL

KIDS

RACQUET SPORTS

Sincerely,

membership@parklandgcc.com

Neighbors,

With so many exciting changes unfolding across our community, the Board of Directors wanted to take a moment to provide an update on where things stand and what to expect in the months ahead. Here's a quick update on the major projects underway at PGCC:

Main Clubhouse: While our beautiful new restaurant, The Park, is open for business, we still have multiple projects underway at the clubhouse. Work continues at The Park as we complete finishing touches and fine-tune the restaurant, lobby, and patio. The same is true in the Pro Shop, where new lighting was installed this week and new millwork will be in place shortly. Over the next couple of months, new men's and women's bathrooms and locker rooms will be installed, completing the major projects currently planned for the clubhouse.

Golf Course: While all 18 holes are now open for play, the golf staff and agronomy team continue to work to fine-tune the project to ensure an optimum experience for golf Members. While our top priority continues to be ensuring the healthy growth of the course itself, we are also working on completing surrounding amenities, including the opening of the putting ground behind the clubhouse and finalizing and implementing plans for the new halfway house adjacent to the practice tee.

Sports & Kids Building: Construction of our new state-of-the-art gym and reimagined kids' center, including a new children's playground, is proceeding well. Barring unforeseen last-minute developments, we are tracking toward a late April re-opening. This has been a huge undertaking, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we finish construction.

Pickleball Courts: Last fall, the Board approved the design and funding for new pickleball courts. After the project was approved, the Board was approached by pickleball players asking that we reconsider the plan before moving forward. At the Members' request, management and board representatives visited a number of surrounding clubs and concluded that our proposed plan could, in fact, be improved upon. These updated plans are close to being finalized and will be presented to the Board for approval shortly. We realize this change in plans delays the delivery of our long-awaited courts, but we believe the wait will prove worth it once our new courts are installed.

Tiki Bar/Poolside Venue: The next big project decision facing our community is how to proceed in the Tiki/poolside area. The current budget includes a placeholder for a $750K "refresh" of the area, but there is still debate among residents as to how to proceed in this area, and whether a refresh is sufficient to meet Member needs, or whether a different, more expansive approach makes more sense. The Board has appointed a seven-Member working group that is now studying the issue, and their recommendations will be shared with the community upon completion, after which decisions will be made.

Future Projects: The Board frequently receives recommendations and requests from Members for new projects. Recent examples include development on the second floor of the clubhouse, a new kids/teens center, dedicated card rooms, a place for smokers, a bocce court, a dog park, and an on-site storage facility, among others. None of these options are funded nor under active consideration at this time.

Hopefully, this gives everyone a sense of where key projects stand across our community. As always, should you have any questions, please reach out to club management or the Board directly, or utilize our Feedback Form process.

Respectfully,

Board of Directors
Parkland Golf & Country Club

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

Neighbors,

With so many exciting changes unfolding across our community, the Board of Directors wanted to take a moment to provide an update on where things stand and what to expect in the months ahead. Here's a quick update on the major projects underway at PGCC:

Main Clubhouse: While our beautiful new restaurant, The Park, is open for business, we still have multiple projects underway at the clubhouse. Work continues at The Park as we complete finishing touches and fine-tune the restaurant, lobby, and patio. The same is true in the Pro Shop, where new lighting was installed this week and new millwork will be in place shortly. Over the next couple of months, new men's and women's bathrooms and locker rooms will be installed, completing the major projects currently planned for the clubhouse.

Golf Course: While all 18 holes are now open for play, the golf staff and agronomy team continue to work to fine-tune the project to ensure an optimum experience for golf Members. While our top priority continues to be ensuring the healthy growth of the course itself, we are also working on completing surrounding amenities, including the opening of the putting ground behind the clubhouse and finalizing and implementing plans for the new halfway house adjacent to the practice tee.

Sports & Kids Building: Construction of our new state-of-the-art gym and reimagined kids' center, including a new children's playground, is proceeding well. Barring unforeseen last-minute developments, we are tracking toward a late April re-opening. This has been a huge undertaking, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we finish construction.

Pickleball Courts: Last fall, the Board approved the design and funding for new pickleball courts. After the project was approved, the Board was approached by pickleball players asking that we reconsider the plan before moving forward. At the Members' request, management and board representatives visited a number of surrounding clubs and concluded that our proposed plan could, in fact, be improved upon. These updated plans are close to being finalized and will be presented to the Board for approval shortly. We realize this change in plans delays the delivery of our long-awaited courts, but we believe the wait will prove worth it once our new courts are installed.

Tiki Bar/Poolside Venue: The next big project decision facing our community is how to proceed in the Tiki/poolside area. The current budget includes a placeholder for a $750K "refresh" of the area, but there is still debate among residents as to how to proceed in this area, and whether a refresh is sufficient to meet Member needs, or whether a different, more expansive approach makes more sense. The Board has appointed a seven-Member working group that is now studying the issue, and their recommendations will be shared with the community upon completion, after which decisions will be made.

Future Projects: The Board frequently receives recommendations and requests from Members for new projects. Recent examples include development on the second floor of the clubhouse, a new kids/teens center, dedicated card rooms, a place for smokers, a bocce court, a dog park, and an on-site storage facility, among others. None of these options are funded nor under active consideration at this time.

Hopefully, this gives everyone a sense of where key projects stand across our community. As always, should you have any questions, please reach out to club management or the Board directly, or utilize our Feedback Form process.

Respectfully,

Board of Directors
Parkland Golf & Country Club

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.parklandgcc.com

FORE-WARDING YOUR GOLF NEWS

Dear Members,

Be sure to check out our latest camps, clinics & upcoming events!

NEWEST CLINIC & CAMPS

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

UPCOMING DEMO DAY

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

GOLF SHOP

Monday | Closed

Tuesday - Friday | 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Saturday & Sunday | 7:00AM - 5:00PM

PRACTICE FACILITY

Monday | Closed

Tuesday - Thursday | 7:15AM - 5:00PM

Friday & Saturday | 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday | 7:00AM - 4:00PM

Sincerely,

miles.harris@parklandgcc.com

Dear Members,

As previously communicated, beginning this Friday, February 2, all 18 holes will be open with play starting on hole #1. The Club will continue to promote our Cart Path Only blessing in disguise “Ride 9, Walk 9” initiative.

In an effort to preserve pace of play and traffic flow, “Ride 9, Walk 9” is defined as the front 9 will be carts on path only and the back 9 is eligible for walking (carry/pushcart) or using a cart on the path.

A limited amount of PGCC Push Carts will continue to be available for use on a “first come, first serve” basis.

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HOURS OF OPERATIONS

GOLF SHOP

Monday | Closed

Tuesday - Friday | 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Saturday & Sunday | 7:00AM - 5:00PM

PRACTICE FACILITY (UPDATED)

Monday | Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday | 7:15AM - 5:30PM

Thursday | 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Saturday | 6:45AM - 5:30PM

Sunday | 6:45AM - 4:00PM

Sincerely,

miles.harris@parklandgcc.com