I received an unusual request the other day. A customer in Africa asked if we made a stronger flag stick. Following some inquiry, it turns out that the general flag sticks available don’t seem to hold up to elephants scratching themselves on the stick. How does one answer that?
A while back I requested photos of [...]
No way I can resist calling attention to the first photo that appeared on the U.S. Open website today (6/18/2009). Sort of proves the old adage that one person’s loss is another’s gain. The U.S. Open players and spectators are enduring a rain delay in today’s opening round . . . but Par Aide products [...]
Watching the Masters, I couldn’t help but wonder how many Superintendents would be hearing the phrase, “why can’t our course look like that?” It was and is a spectacular venue. I also wondered how many viewers made a tee time for this week? In times like these, where all the news is negative, wasn’t it [...]
After all of these years, I have to wonder how much I really understand about the Superintendent’s world. Recently, a Superintendent, and friend of mine, was “released” after more than a dozen years at a privately owned club, which by all accounts was very well maintained. Apparently, a couple of the owners decided that an obvious [...]
Looking for bunker rakes for your course? Do yourself a favor and bring in numerous manufacturers’ models to test out on your sand at your course.
I am quite sure most manufacturers would be more than willing to send you samples of their models for you to test and Par Aide is no exception. Just ask [...]
