We are happy to provide an update on the progress that we are seeing with our irrigation project along with a tentative anticipated opening day.

The Landscapes Unlimited team has been hard at work trenching double main lines in the native grass to the right of hole 18 and flagging/setting GPS coordinates on the first 9 holes they’ll be working on (5,6,7,8,14,15,16,17,18). They are currently approaching hole 18’s tee boxes with the trencher. From there, they will move towards hole 14 and split off with one team trenching to the new holding pond and the other trenching the main line loop for holes (8,14,15 & 16). This process will tentatively be completed during the week of 5/20. Though it will be tempting, please refrain from interrupting the Landscapes contractors while they’re working as it will just delay their progress and slow down the eventual completion of the project.

Our progress on the completion of the wet well & lining the pond has been delayed with the recent rains. As soon as the weather allows the crew to complete the process without getting equipment stuck, they will do so.

Our course maintenance team has fertilizer on the entire golf course, wall to wall, and will get a wetting agent sprayed early this week to ensure we’re getting the most out of our current irrigation system. They are also tending to some winterkill areas with sod from sections of hole #1 that will not be used this season.

As of now, our anticipated opening day for MEMBERS ONLY will be 5/23. This is subject to change based on any possible delays the Landscapes team may encounter. The driving range will not open prior to the course opening for play.

Our ownership & management team would like to host an educational event for MEMBERS ONLY on 5/22 at 3:00pm to lead you around the golf course, discuss the progress of the project, and show you what’s taking place at this time to answer any questions you may have in a controlled environment. We will also be hosting a welcome back dinner following our time spent together on the course.

NON-MEMBERS – We will plan to host a similar event upon opening for public play which is tentatively scheduled for the 1st week of June. The specifics of this educational opportunity will be announced at a later date.

Marking Flags/Local Rules: Please refrain from moving any marking flags on the golf course upon the golf course opening for play. These flags are marking current electrical, fiberoptic and water lines for the Landscapes Unlimited team to know where is safe to dig and where to avoid. If you find your golf ball near a marking flag, trench line or other questionable area, please refer to rule 16.1 (Ground Under Repair) which will allow for a free drop within 1 club length from your nearest point of complete relief from the obstruction, no closer to the hole.

All other local rules, regulations, posting standards and hole closures/modifications will be available in the Pro Shop prior to your round.

Our new Yamaha cart fleet has arrived and has been assembled by the Yamaha service team. With the arrival of our new cart fleet, every cart must be returned to the golf shop staff upon the completion of your round. No carts will be allowed to stay in the RV Park or at the Cabins. We will be parking the entire fleet inside every evening to protect the bodies, windshields and seats from the wear and tear they experience being exposed to the elements of Northwest North Dakota. Failure to comply with this rule could result in the loss of your golf cart use privileges at The Links.

Again, the stated timing is “best case scenario”, and is subject to change based on weather and any further delays the Landscapes Unlimited crew may experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our GM/Head Golf Professional, Zach McArthur at zach@thelinksnd.com or via cell phone at (701) 609-0283.

All our best,

The Links of North Dakota Team