The 2010 season has officially begun for the Robinson household as I returned to the secluded (not really) confines of the Pro Shop this week. It’s not as dusty and cold as I thought it might be but the recent change in weather is the probably cause. I know…you’re wondering why we start March 1, right? Well, because of the wonderful long range forecast, the limited depth of frost and the new underground heating system installed last fall through out the golf course – well, we’re opening April 1.

Just kidding….

Truth be told we do have a lot of work to do behind the scenes prior to WHENEVER the official opening of the golf season is determined. Boxes upon boxes will begin arriving next week with all the new toys -for all the girls and boys…clothing, bags, balls, shoes, and of course the new drivers guaranteed to advance the ball further and straighter. There is also quite a bit of communication between the manufacturers and green grass accounts (that’s what we’re called in the industry when you’re a pro shop). Sometimes our orders are delayed – for numerous reasons, sometimes what we ordered is no longer available, and sometimes we just want a mulligan on what we ordered last October for Spring Delivery…we change our minds too.

We sometimes receive special offers from the manufacturers. In years past we never really had a way of communicating those offers which might be of interest to our membership – but NOW…..with a BLOG!!!!

Here’s an opportunity from Titleist I received on Thursday regarding logo balls…have a look….

Academy Awards tonight…Leave your predictions for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress in the comment section…I’ll start.