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23rd Annual Danbury Amateur Registration

Richter Park Golf Course is proud to announce the opening of registration for the 23rd Annual DANBURY AMATEUR. The event, scheduled to coincide with the playing of the British Open, will be contested...

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A Season of Extremes

Dear Richter Park Golfers,Some might say Richter Park Golf Course has experienced a year of extremes. First we had a winter which brought over fifty inches of snow. That was followed by a thaw and...

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Exciting Update on Course Conditions

Who would’ve thought that the cold weather would wait until mid-January to descend upon us.  While many of you have been getting your extra swings in, we have been very busy at Richter Park getting the...

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Congratulations are in order at Richter Park!

PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATINGROB DORSCH, HEAD GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT  This week, while attending the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America’s (GCSAA) annual conference in Las Vegas,...

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What a Difference a Year Makes!

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Rob's Talkin' Turf!

Richter Park's Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Rob Dorsch is Talkin' Turf and he's hoping you will stop by and see what he's got to say. Visit his blog at http://richterparkturf.blog and stay...

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Richter Park featured on ESPN!!!!

During the US Open highlight show and on Sportcenter throughout the past week on ESPN , Richter Park was featured in a six minute comedic piece about how golfers “may” play down their bad scores.In...

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WELCOME TO THE 2013 GOLF SEASON!!

RICHTER PARK’S OPENED FOR THE 2013 GOLF SEASON TODAY:Thursday, March 14th!Let the season begin!!! The 2013 season will start with 10am shotguns for at least the first week. Reserve your time by calling...

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St. Patrick's Day Special

ST PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL EVENT Sunday March 17th, 201310AM SHOTGUNPASTA DINNER AFTER GOLF INCLUDEDSpace limited to first 120 golfersPLEASE CALL SHOP TO RESERVE YOUR TIME. 203-792-2550ALSO RESERVE YOUR...

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The 2013 Season at Richter Park is Underway! The Covers are Off!!

We are Open!!The 2013 season has started!  Richter Park Golf Course opened for the season on March 14th, 2013.  Then Mother Nature threw another blast of winter at us.  That snow storm dumped another...

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June is Pace of Play month at Richter Park!!

June is Pace of Play Month at Richter Park! Richter Park Golf Course welcomes play from all resident and non-resident guests.Our goal at Richter Park Golf Course is to have 18-hole rounds completed in...

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Richter Park Golf Course chosen to host MET Public Links Championship!!

Richter Park Golf Course has been chosen to host the 66th MGA/METLIFE Public Links Championship!! This tournament will take place on Thursday, July 11th and will be host to 60 – 70 of the Northeast’s...

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Swingin' in the Rain!!

What a glorious feeling, swingin’ in the rain…for some. For others, wet conditions can be a challenge to golf in. But a little rain shouldn’t sop you from playing! For the passionate golfers that stay...

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Golf Cart Safety

It’s a wild ride By Lisa Maybruch  Hold on to your hats, clubs, and gloves and be sure to keep you hands and feet inside the moving vehicle at all times!  Golf cart safety is a very important matter at...

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Friends of Richter Raffle... Purchase Your Tickets Now!!

F.O.R.E Raffle:Friends of Richter Park 3rd Annual RaffleWin a chance at 4 Super Prizes while helping F.O.R.E develop its Master Plan!!Only $20 per Ticket!!• 1st Prize: $1,500 VISA Gift Card• 2nd Prize:...

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Best in Connecticut: Richter Park Rated #1 in CT by Connecticut Magazine

Richter Park was chosen by Connecticut Magazine as their Best of 2013 Golf Course in Connecticut! The quote from their article states, "With grounds and facilities that are diligently maintained,...

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

14/1.5 Intent to Strike Ball Ceases During Downswing; Club Not Stopped But Path of Clubhead Altered to Avoid Striking BallQuestion: A player begins his downswing with the intention of striking the ball...

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Richter Park - Rule of the Day

18-1/4 Spectator Says Ball Was Moved by Outside Agency But Player Not Sure Q: A spectator tells a player that his ball has been moved by an outside agency. Neither the player nor his caddie was aware...

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

25-1c/1 Ball Not Found Is in Casual Water or RoughQ: An area of casual water preceded by high rough is in a hollow not visible from the tee. A ball driven into this area is not found. The ball may be...

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Richter Park- Pro's Tip of Day

Do you have one of the new large headed drivers?  So you can launch it nice and high, tee the ball higher and further forward in your stance. This will allow you to catch the ball on the up swing and...

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

27-2a/4 Three Balls Played from Same Spot; Only Second Ball Was Provisional BallQ: A player, believing his tee shot might be lost or out of bounds, plays a provisional ball. His provisional ball is...

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Richter Park- Pro's Tip of Day

Hybrid Putting-If you miss the green and your ball ends up in a closely mown area don't forget about the hybrid putt.  Approach the shot just as you would a putt.  Use your putting grip, stance,...

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

34-3/3.9 Committee Makes Incorrect Ruling Under Rule 3-3; Whether Ruling May Be CorrectedQ: In stroke play, a competitor plays two balls (X and Y) under Rule 3-3. When he reports the facts to the...

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Justification for Frost Delays!

What is the Justification For Frost Delays?By USGAJanuary 27, 2014Note: This originally ran on Wednesday, January 22 in the Course Care Section Of Our Experts Explain.Frost is essentially frozen dew....

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

18-2b/2 Ball Addressed in HazardQ: Can a player address his ball in a hazard?A: As the definition of addressing the ball states "the player has addressed the ball when he has grounded the club...

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USGA Article:

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"The First Tee" at Richter Park GC: Spring 2014

The First Tee2014 Spring SessionAt Richter Park Golf Course Spring Session (April 21st to June 7th) Spring Registration begins Sunday, March 9th at 6:00pm(Click Here for Registration) *No Class...

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USGA Report: "Icy Condition" by Adam Moeller, USGA Agronomist

ICY SITUATIONSBy Adam Moeller, agronomist, Northeast RegionJanuary 23, 2014This putting green was damaged from ice covering the surface for six weeks. Creeping bentgrass was unaffected by the ice while...

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Richter Park- Rule of the Day

30-3b/1 Player Entitled to Putt Stands on Another Player's Line of PuttQ:A and B are partners in a four-ball match. A's ball is closer to the hole than any other ball and it is B's turn to play. Side...

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Pace of Play Article: USGA.org

Case Study: Troon Golf Sets the PaceBy Tom MackinMarch 15, 2014This is part of a series of case studies that take an in-depth look at what golf facilities around the country are doing to improve pace...

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PGA.com Article: "Balancing Golf Etiquette with Pace of Play"

By Michael BenziePGA.comPGA.comProblem Area: Fundamentals Series: Ask the ExpertsI'm often wondering on the golf course how I can balance the speed of my round with playing a round of golf that's...

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"Rule of the Day"

24-3b/1 Ball Lost in Underground DrainpipeQuestion:A player's ball goes into an underground drainpipe, but he cannot reach or identify it. What is the ruling?Answer:An underground drainpipe or culvert...

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SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVERONE OF THESE DAYS

SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER…ONE OF THESE DAYSBy David A. Oatis, director, Northeast RegionApril 2, 2014Temperatures are warming and bulbs are beginning to pop up in the central and southern part of...

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"Rule of the Day" - USGA.org

19-5/5 Provisional Ball Struck by Original BallQuestion:A player's original ball strikes and moves his pro-visional ball. What is the ruling?Answer:Rule 19-5 does not apply because the provisional ball...

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USGA - "Rule of the Day"

27/8 Ball Found After Search Exceeding Five Minutes Is Then PlayedQuestion: A player searches for his ball for five minutes and does not find it. He continues to search, finds the ball and plays it....

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Junior Golf Camp... Sign Up Now!!

Camps are SellingOut!! Don’t Miss Out!Summer JuniorGolf Camps & Tennis Camps!!Not going on vacation?  Are your kids looking for something to doover the summer?  Try out our summer golfcamps and see...

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Course Care: USGA Article

Easy Does It By James Skorulski, senior agronomist, Northeast RegionMay 28, 2014Young turf plants are most vulnerable to traffic, especially that caused by aggressive shoe patterns. Keeping severely...

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USGA- "Rule of the Day"

13-4/30 Grounding Club on Bridge in Water HazardQuestion: A player's ball lies on a bridge over a water hazard within the margins of the hazard when extended upward. May the player ground his club?...

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USGA Article- Course Care - USGA.org

A Moderate Summer Can Be Very Insightful By Adam Moeller, agronomist, Northeast RegionAugust 20, 2014The moderate weather this summer has been great for golf and turf performance.The summer of 2014...

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Course Care: USGA.org Article

Bring It On By David A. Oatis, director, Northeast RegionSeptember 17, 2014The changing colors of the leaves are a highly visual reminder that it is time to prepare your greens for the upcoming...

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USGA.org Article- Course Care

Winter Preparation In Full Force By Adam Moeller, agronomist, Northeast RegionOctober 1, 2014Not only is creeping bentgrass a stronger species when tough winter weather occurs, it is a much stronger...

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