Golf season shapes up

By Tom Morrison

After a delayed start, golfers can take comfort in knowing the golf season is beginning to shape up.

Many golf courses in Windsor and Essex County opened March 29 or later, which is considered late for this area. The colder, longer winter this year is the main reason for the delay.

Assistant golf professional at Roseland Golf and Curling Club Charles Beneteau said they usually try to open in the middle of March.

“It’s been a slow start. Definitely winter is not comparable to last year where last year we got started and were playing full swing in March so this year it’s been a bit different,” said Beneteau. “We haven’t really seen much action.”

Beneteau said the weather has affected the course itself because temperatures need to be above freezing at night in order for the grass to grow. Despite these conditions, Beneteau said this is still a good time to hit the links.

“This is a great way to start getting the exercise, start getting into the swing of things. You don’t necessarily have to be looking for your best rounds out there, but it’s a way to get out of the house,” Beneteau said.

Just like Roseland, Fox Glen Golf Course opened March 29 and golf operations manager Kelly Barnet said other than the opening weekend, things have been quiet on the course.

“Everybody’s in tune with the weather forecast nowadays to the touch of their fingers from their computers … and if it’s forecasted to be rainy or cold people aren’t going to come out to pay to play,” said Barnet.

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