Buffalo Hill Golf Club

Course Update • October 19th

From Our Head Pro:

Both Courses Scheduled for Re-Rating in 2027

Some of you mentioned that our courses need to be re-rated by the Montana State Golf Association. Both the Championship 18 and Cameron 9 are on the schedule to be re-rated in 2027.

Frost Delays:

Why do we delay play for frost?

When grass freezes, ice crystals can form within the plant, making it brittle and vulnerable to damage. Walking or driving on frozen turf can rupture plant cells, leaving damaged grass, footprints, and tire tracks. With grass growing slowly this late in the season, recovery can take weeks or extend into spring. Please stay off all frosted grass, including tees and practice greens, until staff gives the all-clear.

When will we be able to start?

Unfortunately, we cannot determine an exact starting time or predict how long a frost delay will last. Temperature, sunshine, shade, and wind all affect how quickly frost clears. Even if the grass near the clubhouse looks clear, other areas may still be frozen. We are at the mercy of the weather, and our maintenance team must determine when conditions allow play.

How to stay informed

• Check the daily notes on the Chronogolf tee sheet for the information we currently have.
• Watch for emails and text messages. We will send updates to players booked on the tee sheet using the contact information available.
• Add every player when booking your time. This helps us reach everyone in your group directly. If your playing partners are not listed, please relay our updates to them.

From our Superintendent:

The Fall frosts have arrived. The frost slows the grass to a halt, which is a good thing as we head into the Winter months.

We had a great time setting up for the Blender tournament this past weekend and hope you all enjoyed the course and the fun event.

The crew is in winter prep and cleaning mode for the remainder of the season.

September Board Meeting Recap