Rock Creek "Summer Sunburn" Course Conditions

To learn about Summer Sunburn, check out the following:

-- What is Summer Sunburn?
-- What is the Summer Sunburn Course Conditions Scorecard?
-- What is Rock Creek doing about course conditions?
-- What are the Rock Creek Summer Sunburn special offers?

 What is "Summer Sunburn"?
While Rock Creek may be the most environmentally friendly course you ever play, it is not the most environmentally resistant. The lack of irrigation on the fairways and the abundance of trees (thus insufficient sunlight and air circulation) produce course conditions in the summer that are far from ideal. During the high temp months -- typically from mid-June through September -- golfers should be prepared for bare patches on the tee boxes and fairways and occasional brown spots on the greens.   It's like Rock Creek's "off-season" is during the golf season...

That said, the beauty of Rock Creek Park is unmistakable, and the shade makes it a great course to play when the sun is out. Rock Creek is a unique course and quite challenging, but it also can be friendly for new golfers especially when the course is less busy in the summer months.   Whether you're new to the game or experienced, Rock Creek offers everyone in-town convenience and a welcoming, casual atmosphere.

What is the Summer Course Conditions Scorecard?
To help you get a clear view of the current course conditions at Rock Creek during the summer months, we've created a "Summer Course Conditions Scorecard." Before and during these difficult golf course maintenance months, our Rock Creek staff rate the course conditions hole by hole -- tees, fairways and greens -- and tally a total score for each hole on a scale of 1 to 10.  We report the hole by hole and overall score on this scorecard so you know what to expect during your next Rock Creek visit.  For details, see the Course Conditions Rating Legend on the Scorecard below.

Rock Creek Course Conditions Scorecard  (downloadable PDF)

What is Rock Creek Doing about Course Conditions?
Rock Creek’s agronomic team is monitoring the turf, adjusting mowing heights and optimizing watering practices to provide the best course conditions possible during the challenging summer months.  Despite these maintenance actions, conditions will degrade and suffer “summer sunburn”.  To recognize the change in your golfing experience, we are offering value promotions such as coupons for future rounds and reduced greens fees.  It’s our way to thank you for your continued visits! 

What are the Summer Course Conditions Special Offers?
To sweeten the deal for golfers coming out this summer while the course conditions suffer  "sun burn", we're offering a variety of specials that we hope you will enjoy.   As the conditions degrade, we will do our best to offer you more value to thank you for your continuing visits!

2-for-1 Summer Sunburn Bounceback
With purchase of a greens fee at Rock Creek or East Potomac's Red or White Course, receive a 2-for-1 Rock Creek "Summer Sunburn" greens fees coupon for your future visit. 
Redeemable at Rock Creek only 7/15/12 through 9/30/12

*BOUNCEBACK COUPON is displayed just below the "starred line" on your receipt. Please place coupon in a safe place. Customer must present coupon in order to have the round honored. Click pdf below to view sample coupon.

 Rock Creek "Summer Sunburn" Bounceback coupon (downloadable PDF)


NEW! Play 18-holes for the price of 9
With purchase of a greens fee at Rock Creek, play 18 holes for the price of 9 holes available on the weekday or weekend. Cart fee not included. No coupon necessary. Valid with "BOUNCEBACK" offer and with regular, seniors and juniors rates. 
Effective 7/27/12. Offer subject to expiration.

 Rock Creek "Summer Sunburn" Play 18 for the Price of 9 (downloadable PDF)