Big Changes for the Longwood Golf Course
Issue date: 1/27/10 Section: News
By Amanda George
Rotunda Reporter
The Longwood Golf Course has recently been reallocated to the Health & Wellness Center under Campus Recreation, after its long stay in the Athletics Department. The course was managed by Intercollegiate Athletics for the last few years until officials decided that it was a better fit for the Campus Recreation Department. "It wasn't a hostile takeover," said Associate Dean of Campus Recreation Matt McGregor, "It really was just looking at where it best fit within the mission of the university." McGregor explained that the switch of departments was not due to athletics, but instead it was from a, "Longwood University perspective. It makes sense that the golf course is part of campus recreation." David Ramsey, Longwood golf course superintendent and general manager, believes this is a positive change for the course saying, "We think it's a better fit. We still serve the golf teams, they use the facility to practice, but it just gives us a better connection to the student body in general."
With the new department come important improvements for the course. Ramsey said they will be changing the irrigation systems and new golf carts have been bought for customer use. Ramsey explained that the course runs on city water, which can be limited during the summer season. With the new irrigation system, a lake on the course will be the main source of water, allowing the fairways to remain green throughout the year. McGregor said the funding for golf course improvements came partially from the golf course reserves as well as general university reserves. "We had to put some initial money into it. The business plan calls for us to be able to do this on our own from now on. This was kind of a one time float to get us going and to make sure we are able to be successful," said McGregor.
An important part of the renovations and change of department for the Longwood golf course is a new emphasis on student involvement. David Ramsey as well as Golf Program Supervisor Daniel Kunc both place high importance on reconnecting with Longwood students, as well as faculty and staff. "The biggest thing is getting involved in new programs, Kunc said, "With the school, things like a possible intramural team and maybe a golf club in general." Ramsey explained there has been talk of forming a league for students, and possibly a student-faculty tournament; "Now we are really going to push to get back the connection to campus, connection to students, and faculty and staff." Ramsey also says they are going to try to get involved with freshman orientation because, "A lot of people are juniors before they ever realize the golf course is out here."
Rotunda Reporter
The Longwood Golf Course has recently been reallocated to the Health & Wellness Center under Campus Recreation, after its long stay in the Athletics Department. The course was managed by Intercollegiate Athletics for the last few years until officials decided that it was a better fit for the Campus Recreation Department. "It wasn't a hostile takeover," said Associate Dean of Campus Recreation Matt McGregor, "It really was just looking at where it best fit within the mission of the university." McGregor explained that the switch of departments was not due to athletics, but instead it was from a, "Longwood University perspective. It makes sense that the golf course is part of campus recreation." David Ramsey, Longwood golf course superintendent and general manager, believes this is a positive change for the course saying, "We think it's a better fit. We still serve the golf teams, they use the facility to practice, but it just gives us a better connection to the student body in general."
With the new department come important improvements for the course. Ramsey said they will be changing the irrigation systems and new golf carts have been bought for customer use. Ramsey explained that the course runs on city water, which can be limited during the summer season. With the new irrigation system, a lake on the course will be the main source of water, allowing the fairways to remain green throughout the year. McGregor said the funding for golf course improvements came partially from the golf course reserves as well as general university reserves. "We had to put some initial money into it. The business plan calls for us to be able to do this on our own from now on. This was kind of a one time float to get us going and to make sure we are able to be successful," said McGregor.
An important part of the renovations and change of department for the Longwood golf course is a new emphasis on student involvement. David Ramsey as well as Golf Program Supervisor Daniel Kunc both place high importance on reconnecting with Longwood students, as well as faculty and staff. "The biggest thing is getting involved in new programs, Kunc said, "With the school, things like a possible intramural team and maybe a golf club in general." Ramsey explained there has been talk of forming a league for students, and possibly a student-faculty tournament; "Now we are really going to push to get back the connection to campus, connection to students, and faculty and staff." Ramsey also says they are going to try to get involved with freshman orientation because, "A lot of people are juniors before they ever realize the golf course is out here."
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posted 4/08/10 @ 5:41 PM EST
Great article. I agree totally.
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