| Carman Creek Facilities & Policies
Starting back in the early 90’s when we began building this golf practice facility we made a conscious business decision to be environmentally friendly and practice sustainable turf management. Over the years we have experimented with numerous organic fertilizers, compost tees, worm castings, etc., and the major learning is, the fewer chemicals you use, the less you need to use.
In the golf business you are very close to the environment. The staff and customers at Carman Creek, have a special place in their heart for nature and the animals that live on the course; animals such as ducks, geese, deer, ground hogs, and some of the largest frogs that you will find anywhere. They are all our friends at Carman Creek. In order for them to survive and prosper we have to protect their habitat and minimize our environmental footprint. Our future plans of the addition of more renewable energy, more energy efficiency, and focus on organic growing practices will not only help our little friends but it also saves us money.
As we work hard at minimizing our environmental footprint there are many initiatives that we have implemented over the years. One major initiative is what we refer to as "Almost TOTALLY " Chemical FREE GOLF. This has been achieved over the years by intentionally focusing on NOT using chemicals unless absolutely necessary and only where an organic solution is not available. By focusing in this direction we have achieved a balance of naturally healthy turf with a very important characteristic, the turf is NOT chemical dependent. This characteristic really came to light the last few summers where we have had our fair share of moisture from percipitation, and I do not mean from the river overflowing. Even with these moist conditions unfortunately creating an idea situation for fungas and bacteria growth, Carman Creek's greens were healthy and in excellent condition with no pesticide applications all summer, except for one application first thing in the spring and just before we put them to bed in the fall. Not one other application was required all last summer. The two applications, one in the spring and one in the fall were also only on the greens and not on the tee decks, fairways or any other part of the facilities. So anyone who played Carman Creek anytime last summer did not have to worry about pesticides rubbing off on their hands from a ball or tee, because there was no pesticides at Carman Creek. Other facilites have preventative pesticide maintenance programs that include the application to their entire facilities and generally as often as every 12 to 14 days.
An indicator of our minimal usage of pesticides is the size of our chemical storage facilties which consist of a closet about the size of a small bungalow closet, versus most facilties have a seperate building. Our chemical cost for 2008 was in the range of $300 to $400 where other facilities are spending many 10's of thousands of dollars.
There are many more environmentally friendly iniaitives we have undertaken over the years, such as, Pond Buffer zones, use of native grasses, energy efficient irrigation pumping, Fredericton's first commercial wind turbine, and many more.
2008 has been an incredible year for Carman Creek. We won three Environmental awards.
- Chamber of Comemrce 2008 Environmental Leadership Award.
- Gold Medal in Fredericton's "Green Matters" Environmental Business Certification Program.
- Mayor's June Environmental Award.
Taking care of the environment doesn't cost, it pays....
Play Safe and Sustainable Golf, Play Carman Creek
Take home the perfect memento after your game of golf. Carman Creek logo'd golf shirts and hats are a wonderful way to remember your visit. We always carry a complete line of accessories, apparel and other golf merchandise to compliment your game of golf.
Carman Creek is the premiere lighted golf practice facility in Fredericton. Our driving range offers regulation golf balls, mats and real grass tees that are always open for your comfort and convenience. We make it easy to improve your game and enjoy it, too. But don't stop at one or two baskets of balls a week, contact our CPGA Class A Golf Professional Ryan Kingston to schedule a series a golf lessons to really take your game to the next level: 506-472-PAR3.
For entertainment the entire family will enjoy, look no further than Carman Creek Golf Course. Our Mini Golf course, quality sand volley ball courts and washer toss facilities are always a hit in the Summer. Young and old, everyone likes to tame the twisting, turning, and whimsical holes of our Mini Golf Course. Those looking to be a bit more active will find our sand volley courts to be some of the best in Fredericton. Carman Creek offers a truly fun and family friendly place to just let loose.
Carman Creek Policies
 
BEST Rain Check Policy in Golf!!
If it is raining when you leave the clubhouse to play golf we consider you a “Trooper” and we give you a DOOLY’S RAIN CHECK which is one FREE 9 Hole round of golf plus one FREE hour of pool at Dooly’s. Even if you played the full round of golf you still are a “Trooper” and you get the rain check.
We guarantee a FUN time at The Creek!!!
If you are on the course and it starts to rain and you do not finish your round of golf we will give you a DOOLY’S RAIN CHECK worth one 9 Hole round of golf plus one FREE hour of pool at Dooly’s.
YOU CANNOT LOSE !!!
IF IT RAINS YOU GAIN
at
Carman Creek !!!
Remember
40% chance of Rain also means a 60% chance of NO RAIN
Let Carman Creek and Dooly’s guarantee your 100% Satisfaction
Forget watching the weather station, come on down, what have you got to lose, matter of fact;
“If it Rains You Gain”
& remember
“The Sun Always Shines at Carman Creek”
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