Q: What does your superintendent do to transform two golf courses that are impacted by cold, winter temperatures into a pair of golf courses that are playable in the spring? A: “For one thing, our superintendent will not open the courses until they are ready and the ground temperatures are favorable. We debate this all the time, but I am glad he sticks to his guns so that the conditions for the courses stay good throughout the year instead of being tempted to let people play when the air temperature is higher, but the turf is not yet ready.” Q: What is your favorite hole on each golf course and why? A: “My favorite hole on Kampen-Cosler is the sixth hole. It is a par five that wraps around the water condition known as the celery bog. It has a great elevation drop off the tee and gives a fantastic view of the hole from the tee. On Ackerman-Allen, I think my favorite hole is the third hole, which is a par four. This hole plays down and back up a hill to a green that is somewhat hidden with the second shot. A large bunker guards the left side of the hole and in the background the Purdue Water Tower can be seen. It is not a hard hole, but one that is very good to the eye.” Q: What big events and tournaments are scheduled to be held at the BirckBoilermaker Golf Complex this year and in 2024? A: “This year, we are hosting the National Collegiate Club Golf Championship, The Boys State Junior for Indiana, and the Veterans Golf Association Championship. In 2024, we are scheduled to host the Men’s NCAA Division I Collegiate Regionals.” Indiana Golf Journal
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