Steve Mason, Sky Valley Georgia
Steve Mason, TurfNet member, is the golf course superintendent of Sky Valley Country Club, a stunningly beautiful "hidden gem" of a golf course, tucked into the mountains of Georgia at nearly 3500 feet.
Unlike many courses in the Appalachians, Sky Valley was skillfully positioned in the gentlest part of the valley and lacks the claustrophobic feel of a layout that was narrowly carved into the side of a mountain with dynamite. The pastoral view of the valley is magnificent and alluring. (It reminds me of my childhood in Bavaria.)
Sky Valley is also the highest city in the state and once hosted the only ski mountain in Georgia.
The following short film documents how Steve's family history is tightly connected to Sky Valley. Steve even reveals his secret for presenting optimum conditions with a tight budget and minimal crew on a high-maintenance course.
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