09/13/2022
Thank those who make the golf course the perfect escape in today’s world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYnLy4z8jQ0
09/09/2022
Last night Olde Florida received 4” of rain in approximately 90 minutes. Prior to last summer’s installation of the Better Billy Bunker Inc. system, the agronomy team would have utilized between 120-160 man hours to pump, redistribute sand and repair the bunkers. This morning 4 employees had everything ready for play in 4 hours with no pumping necessary.
This is hole 16 prior to the arrival of the bunker team.
09/02/2022
In October of 2023 Olde Florida Golf Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Today, it’s GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent, Darren J. Davis, CGCS celebrated his 30th anniversary with the club!
08/19/2022
Olde Florida Golf Clubs Tom Wildenhaus will be featured on
the TV Special, "Golf Journeys: A Celebration of PGA Professionals."
The segment will air Saturday, August 20 at 2pm ET on CBS. Tom’s segment is in the second block of the show (first 15 mins).
08/16/2022
A beautiful Southwest Florida sunrise at Olde Florida Golf Club Hole 10 NBC2 News
07/20/2022
Another beautiful sunrise on holes 10 & 18
07/17/2022
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program at Olde Florida Golf Club
Originally certified in 1995, Olde Florida Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program at Olde Florida Golf Club
Olde Florida Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence Naples, Florida - Originally certified in 1995, Olde Florida Golf Club has re...
06/16/2022
Rees Jones: The Open Doctor is in The House
Rees Jones, Olde Florida Golf Clubs golf course architect recently sat down with the hosts of the Musings on Sports Podcast
Rees Jones: The Open Doctor is in The House
An episode by Musings on Sports
06/14/2022
National Flag Day at Olde Florida Golf Club
05/12/2022
Enhancing Nature at Olde Florida Golf Club
“Enhancing Nature at Olde Florida Golf Club “ is the title of GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent Darren Davis latest blog entry.
In the entry Davis details the successful nesting program the club has managed since 2013. Audubon International
Enhancing Nature at Olde Florida Golf Club
In 2013 Olde Florida Golf Club began a program to enhance nesting opportunities for Purple Martins, Screech Owls and Eastern Bluebirds. Work...
05/11/2022
Olde Florida Golf Club was designated by Audubon International in 1995 as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” Olde Florida was the 4th golf course in Florida and the 50th in the world to receive the designation. I
It’s been a great partnership for 27 years!
05/11/2022
With the official start of the Southwest Florida rainy season four days away, and the TifTuf bermudagrass thriving, the agronomy staff has begun making growth regulator applications to the turfgrass.
05/05/2022
The agronomy staff enjoyed a cookout and some piñata follies to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
05/01/2022
Eastern Screech Owls will often use the same nest each year. This year, four of the five moms that nested last year returned to Olde Florida to fledge their young.
Several years ago we started naming each mother. We called the mom that uses the box behind twelve tee “Stink eye,” because each time we check on her, she gives us “the stink eye.” This year she has two eggs in her box. One has hatched.
The mother that uses the nest in front of the clubhouse, we named “Sleepy.” When we look in on her, she rarely even opens her eyes. Sleepy has one hatchling in her nest this year.
“Ginger” is also back with us. Her nesting box is behind the fifth green. We named her Ginger in part because of her color, but also because she can be a little feisty. Understandably she is very protective of her young. Ginger has three eggs in her nest.
Jessica (Rabbit) is the fourth screech owl to return to nest. Unlike feisty Ginger, the other “red” on property, Jessica is very passive. She seems to enjoy having her picture taken. She has one egg this year in her box next to the driving range.
Between the four screech owls on property this year, they have laid seven eggs.
04/14/2022
It’s Titleist fitting day at Olde Florida Golf Club !
04/05/2022
Annual Report to the Olde Florida Golf Club Membership
Today was the annual meeting of the Olde Florida Golf Club membership. Darren Davis , CGCS provide this brief summary of the activities on the golf course.
Annual Report to the Olde Florida Golf Club Membership
First and foremost, I’m pleased to report that our 2021 golf course renovation was completed on time and on budget. Even with supply chain c...
03/12/2022
A calm start to day 2 of the Club Championship, but things will change dramatically mid-day as a strong cold front moves through the region.
03/11/2022
Day 1 of the 2022 Club Championship
Hole 2
03/11/2022
Day 1 of the 2022 Club Championship
Hole 1
03/10/2022
Another beautiful sunrise at Olde Florida Golf Club
02/27/2022
Darren J. Davis, CGCS
Last night the Olde Florida Golf Club membership honored the senior leadership team of Tom Wildenhaus, Director of Golf and Darren J. Davis, Certified Golf Course Superintendent.
Wildenhaus was acknowledged for having been named the 2021 PGA Golf Professional of the year. Davis was recognized for having served as the 82nd President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Both gentlemen have not only served the Olde Florida membership for close to 30 years, they have also served, promoted and assisted in the growth of the golf industry at a local, state and national level over the same length of time.
On hand to participate in the event were Rhett Evans CEO of the GCSAA and Geoff Lofstead, Executive Director of the South Florida PGA.
Several notable individuals sent congratulatory letters that were read to the over 100 attendees. Letters were received from Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, Rees Jones Golf Course Architect and Jack Nicklaus.
Thank you to the members who attended to celebrate the careers and service of these gentlemen!
L to R: Geoff Lofstead, Tom Wildenhaus Pga Darren Davis and Rhett Evans
Darren J. Davis, CGCS
Prior to accepting this position, Davis was employed as the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida. Additional professional experience includes two stints at the Augusta National Golf Club, the first serving as an Apprentice Superintendent in 1990 and return...
02/21/2022
It was a warm and sunny day in Southwest Florida!
Perfect weather for golf on Presidents Day!
02/19/2022
Another great Member Guest Invitational! Thank you to all who participated!
02/16/2022
It’s Member/Guest week at Olde Florida!
01/31/2022
It was another cold, frosty start at Olde Florida! Air temperature dropped to 34°, with the surface temperature falling to 28°. There was a slight frost delay, but golf began at 9 AM. The forecast looks much better for the coming week!
01/30/2022
Olde Florida Golf Club's streak ends at 1472 days!
All good things must come to an end… Olde Florida received a significant frost this morning, the first in many years! Darren Davis, CGCS of Olde Florida provides an explanation in his most recent blog entry.
Olde Florida Golf Club's streak ends at 1472 days!
It has been 1472 days since Southwest Florida has seen a low temperature as cold as we did this morning! The air temperature (measured at 4...
01/26/2022
PGA Members Tom Wildenhaus, Jamie Mulligan and Joe Assell Lead PGA of America National Awards Class
Congratulations to Olde Florida’s Tom Wildenhaus on being named the PGA of America’s Golf Professional of the year!
PGA Members Tom Wildenhaus, Jamie Mulligan and Joe Assell Lead PGA of America National Awards Class
The 13 award winners unveiled at PGA Show opening ceremonies.
01/25/2022
It was a beautiful sunrise at Olde Florida this morning!
Contrary to weather lore, the “red sky in the morn” resulted in a great day for golf!
01/25/2022
It was a crisp 37° to start the day at Olde Florida, but the sights and sounds at sunrise always warms the heart! “Golf and the Environment” - a winning combination
01/11/2022
Maintenance Monday
Have you ever wondered what happens on the driving range every Monday when it closes at 3:00?
This video prepared by our golf course superintendent provides a behind the scenes look.
01/10/2022
01/08/2022
Darren J. Davis, CGCS
Day 2 of the Olde Florida Golf Club Member/Member Championship
Darren J. Davis, CGCS
Prior to accepting this position, Davis was employed as the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida. Additional professional experience includes two stints at the Augusta National Golf Club, the first serving as an Apprentice Superintendent in 1990 and return...
01/07/2022
Day 1 - Olde Florida Golf Club Member/Member Championship
01/06/2022
Golf Course Management - "Olde is New Again"
The December issue of Golf Course Management magazine included a story on the recent renovation at Olde Florida Golf Club.
The title of the story is "Olde is New Again," and it begins with, "Led by a former GCSAA president, venerable Olde Florida Golf Club undergoes the most extensive renovation in its 29-year history."
The remainder of the story can be downloaded by clicking on the blog entry by Darren Davis, CGCS below
Golf Course Management - "Olde is New Again"
The December issue of Golf Course Management magazine included a story on the recent renovation at Olde Florida Golf Club. The title of t...
12/24/2021
Olde is New Again—December 2021 GCM — Darren J. Davis, CGCS
The December issue of Golf Course Management, the monthly publication of the GCSAA features an article on last summers renovation at Olde Florida Golf Club.
There are several quotes by our certified golf course superintendent Darren Davis as well as other members of the team.
“Olde is New Again” can be found by clicking the link below:
Olde is New Again—December 2021 GCM — Darren J. Davis, CGCS
“Led by a former GCSAA president, venerable Olde Florida Golf Club undergoes the most extensive renovation in its 29-year history.”
12/21/2021
The Blog of Darren J. Davis, CGCS Olde Florida Golf Club
Today is December 21! This is important for several reasons! First, it means Christmas is almost here! December 21 also means the winter solstice has arrived! This is a key date for those of us living in the northern hemisphere because it marks the shortest day of the year. For more on why this is important you can read the latest blog entry by Olde Florida’s Darren Davis , CGCS
http://darrenjdavisgcs.blogspot.com
The Blog of Darren J. Davis, CGCS Olde Florida Golf Club
We are nearing the completion of the construction aspect of our renovation project, and although several tropical systems have threatened Southwest Florida, we have managed to avoid any significant damage or major delays! Construction and grassing on holes 1, 2, 9, 10 & 18 still needs to be complete...
12/10/2021
A foggy start to the day at Olde Florida, but we have a forecasted high of 86° today. Stay hydrated!
12/08/2021
It’s a beautiful December morning at Olde Florida Golf Club
60° at sunrise with a forecasted high of 84°
A great day to tee it up
11/25/2021
Happy Thanksgiving from Olde Florida Golf Club!
11/13/2021
It was a foggy start this morning, but the sun broke through just in time for our Grand Re-opening Tournament!
At 2:00 p.m. Olde Florida Founding Member, Lynn Josephson will have a conversation with GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintenent Darren Davis for any of the members who would like to talk about the summer renovation project.
11/01/2021
(Re) Opening Day 11/1/21 Hole 1.
Hole 1 and 9 were the last two holes grassed. It was great to have the membership back on property enjoying their golf course!
10/26/2021
Only five more sunrises until the grand “Re” opening day at Olde Florida!
10/22/2021
Fraise Mowing at Olde Florida Golf Club - GCSAA TV
In this video on GCSAA.tv Olde Florida’s Darren Davis, CGCS explains how the agronomy team incorporated fraise mowing into the bermudagrass eradication program this summer.
Fraise Mowing at Olde Florida Golf Club - GCSAA TV
Darren Davis, CGCS, gives us an update on the regrassing project at Olde Florida Golf Club, explaining why they’re doing a process called fraise mowing to help eradicate the existing bermudagrass.
10/15/2021
Drill and Fill at Olde Florida Golf Club - GCSAA TV
In this video Olde Florida Golf Course Superintendent Darren Davis , CGCS explains the process of Drill and Fill. The procedure was performed on the TifEagle greens at the beginning of the summer.
Drill and Fill at Olde Florida Golf Club - GCSAA TV
The regrassing project at Olde Florida Golf Club continues as the crew begins a drill and fill process on the greens. Darren Davis, CGCS, explains how it works and why they are doing that as part of their resurfacing project.
10/08/2021
2021 Renovation Update #7 - The Homestretch
The latest update on the summer renovation from our golf course superintendent Darren Davis , CGCS. “The Homestretch”
2021 Renovation Update #7 - The Homestretch
As I reflect on the project this summer, it truly seems like yesterday that we began the renovation. The vast majority of days since our Apr...
09/24/2021
Yesterday afternoon we received 2.75” in one hour, which brings the monthly total to 15.4”. The Better Billy Bunker system that was installed in all of the bunkers this summer during the renovation has performed phenomenally! This bunker on 1 green (photo taken this morning) would have required EXTENSIVE repair prior to the renovation.
More information on the system and the bunker renovation can be found in this blog entry by our golf course superintendent.
http://darrenjdavisgcs.blogspot.com/2021/05/2021-renovation-update-2-bunker.html?m=1
09/14/2021
It’s Day! If you look close in this video from GCSAA you will see a couple frames from Olde Florida and our golf course superintendent Darren Davis
09/04/2021
The renovation and grassing of holes 1 - 18 is complete and the grow-in of the new TifTuf bermudagrass is underway.
We are anticipating completion of the driving range by this time next week.
08/31/2021
In addition to the renovation work and grow-in this summer, the agronomy team have also been managing the existing TifEagle greens. Today they are receiving the final core aeration for 2021.
08/20/2021
2021 Renovation Update #6 - Lake Banks
Olde Florida Golf Club’s Darren Davis , CGCS provides an update on the renovation project focusing on the lake bank / shoreline work completed this summer.
2021 Renovation Update #6 - Lake Banks
We are nearing the completion of the construction aspect of our renovation project, and although several tropical systems have threatened So...
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