"My other cart is a hybrid."
We’ve all seen how the credit crunch has impacted businesses far and wide. Now it hits a bit closer to home for us, as delivery of our new fleet of carts is being delayed by the bank and its many layers of approvals. Thanks to some last minute dealing, we will have some carts when we open tomorrow, however not as many as we need for normal operation. If all the carts are out when you check in, we will offer complementary pull carts for as long as they are available. We understand that many of you would rather ride than walk, but it may be another week or two until we’re back to a full fleet. We ask for your understanding and patience, as we’re working to overcome the many challenges in front of us.
On a positive note, when our new carts arrive we will go out of our way to make sure they remain in great shape. This summer we plan to repair many of the rough-terrain sections of the cart paths, including the area of heavy traffic right behind the clubhouse.
We’re excited about the opening tomorrow, and hope to see many of you out there this coming weekend!
Parking a car in New York City can be a daunting proposition. Too few spots, expensive garages, and street cleaning rules all add anxiety to the otherwise basic task of parking a car. We don’t believe that heading out to the golf course should come with any anxiety, so we’re rescinding the parking fee and making all lots available to our customers free of charge. In return we simply ask you to respect the posted rules and avoid driving on landscaped areas around the driveway and clubhouse.
There have been a few of you who reached out to us on behalf of clubs or groups that golf regularly at Marine Park. We know how important this course has been to the community, and we are committed to accommodating groups of all different types. As we lead up to our reopening date of April 30, we want to make sure the most loyal customers can get out and play, so please feel free to email us at info@golfmarinepark.com to get more details on our programs.
Spring training might be over for major league baseball, but for us it’s just beginning. Considering the fact that the course has been closed for a few months, our team will be doing plenty of wind sprints and fielding drills to get in shape for the season. As always, it starts with the greens. Last week the greens were aerated and sprayed, while the tee boxes were repaired and prepped for seeding. Along with the usual course maintenance, we’ll also be starting on some special projects to address some of the problems that have cropped up after years of neglect. Rebuilding greenside bunkers on 9 and repairing of the areas surrounding the 8th green are both on our list. We won’t get to everything at once, but you’ll see vast improvement before the end of this season. Stay tuned for more details on these projects throughout the year.