It takes a lot of effort and man power to maintain the golf course at a level that meets expectations. With the significant amount of daily play that occurs, efficiency is critical for staff to accomplish daily tasks ahead of play. A task that should take only three hours to complete without play, takes four to five hours to complete in the middle of play.
It is our goal to complete as many tasks as possible before play each and every day, but at times it is not possible due to many factors such as weather, equipment breakdowns or just simply the amount of time it takes to complete a specific task. Staff members are trained to be sensitive to play, but at certain times the job at hand may require the employee's attention causing them to not notice approaching golfers immediatley, or it may be, that completing the task results in better efficiency, both of which would cause a short disruption for the golfer. When you find yourself approaching maintenance staff please ensure that they are aware of your position. In doing so this will result in an efficient, safe environment for staff and a more pleasurable experience for golfers with the absece of maintenance equipment.
The following animation is from the USGA and it talks about how play and maintenance can co-exist together
