PMLA SAFETY COMMITTEE URGES MEMBERS TO BE FIREWISE
FROM THE FRINGE
MIKE COOK – PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
The Golf Shop is open 7 days a week from 7:30am until 6:00pm and our staff and I are here to assist you in any way we can. Please call us if you have any questions or need to make a reservation for golf at 1-209-962-8620.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club
Weekly Play Day Tuesdays (New Day for 2025)
Ladies 18-Hole Golf Club
Weekly Play Day – Thursdays
Greens Aeration
Golf Course & Practice Areas Closed Monday March 31 & Tuesday April 1
PML Men’s Golf Club
Spring Shoot-Out, 2-Man Team
Saturday April 19
PML Men’s Golf Club
April Awakening, 4-Man Scramble
Wednesday April 30
PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE GOLF COURSE RATED #4 IN THE USA
Golf Pass is one of the Nation’s leading promoters of the game of golf. Golf Pass brings together the best golf courses, instruction, entertainment, travel information and much more to help golfers enjoy more golf, more often. Each year Golf Pass customer’s rate the Golf Courses that they play and in the latest list of the top 25 Golf Courses in America, Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course is rated #4 in the Country. We are truly blessed with a great Golf Course and thank you Rob Abbott our Golf Course Superintendent and his crew for the wonderful condition of our Hidden Gem.
GREENS AERATION
The spring greens aeration is scheduled for Monday & Tuesday March 31 & April 1 (weather permitting). The Golf Course and practice areas will be closed on Monday & Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday April 2. This process consists of punching holes in the green surface and filling them in with sand. As a result, the greens will be sandy and bumpy for a period of 10 to 14 days. We will be charging a reduced green fee rate from April 2 through April 11. Normal fees will be back in place as of Saturday April 12. Thank you for your support and patience during this vital process.
DRIVING RANGE
As of April 2, the Driving Range will be open from 8:00am until 4:30pm (Last Ball Hit at 4:30pm). Please call the Golf Shop during the rainy season as the Driving Range may be closed after a rain storm due to soft ground conditions.
CALLAWAY GOLF BALL SPECIAL PROMOTION
Callaway is offering a special promotion on their Chrome Soft and Chrome Tour golf balls. If you buy 3 dozen at the regular price you will receive a 4th dozen for FREE. In addition, you can have the balls personalized with your name, initials or other imprints also for FREE. Come in to the Golf Shop for more information or to place an order. This promotion is available through April 30, 2025.
ANNUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS
If you are going to purchase an Annual Golf Membership for 2025, please come to the Golf Shop to submit your application and make a payment. If you have any questions, please call the Golf Shop.
GOLF SERVICES (LOCKERS, BAG & PUSH CART STORAGE)
If you have a locker, bag storage or push cart storage, please come to the Golf Shop to submit your application for 2025 and make a payment. If you would like to rent a locker or store you bag or push cart, there is space available. Call or come to the Golf Shop for more information or an application.
NEW PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE GOLF WEBCAM
On the pinemountainlake.com website we now have a live webcam that looks down the 10th hole. Click on the Amenities tab, then go to and click on the 18 Hole Championship Golf Course tab, then scroll down to and click on the Golf Course Webcam. You will be able to see the live conditions at the Golf Course.
CALLAWAY GOLF CLUB TRIAL SETS
We NOW have the NEW Callaway ELYTE line of clubs available for testing in the Golf Shop. We have trial sets that you can take to the range or out on the Golf Course. For more information, call or come in to the Golf Shop. In the middle of April, we will be receiving the NEW CALLAWAY REVA LADIES trial sets.
SOUTHERN VALLEY SENIORS
If you are a PML Property Owner, a Member of the PML Men’s Golf Club and are 50 years of age and above, you qualify to join the PML Southern Valley Seniors (SVS).
The SVS play home & away events with other Golf Courses in the Southern Valley, such as Turlock CC, Oakdale CC & Spring Creek CC, to name a few. If you are interested call the Golf Shop and we will put you in touch with the SVS PML Captain.
PUNCH CARDS
Pine Mountain Lake Association Property Owners can save up to $6.00 per round by purchasing a Punch Card in the Golf Shop.
There are: 9-Hole & 18-Hole Punch Cards available. For more information call or come into the Golf Shop.
NEW PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS
If you are a new Pine Mountain Lake Property Owner and you are interested in getting acquainted with other Property Owners who play golf, call the Golf Shop 1-209-962-8620 and we will let you know what golfing groups you may be able to join or what golf activities are planned for the year.
MEN’S & LADIES GOLF CLUBS
If you are interested in joining the Men’s or Ladies Golf Clubs, you can call the Golf Shop 1-209-962-8620 and we will give you the information you need. Applications are available in the Golf Shop. The Men’s Club has a website (www.pmlmgc.com) that you can visit to sign-up online for your membership (see Men’s Club eligibility rules) or to print an application. Once you are a Men’s Club Member, you can sign-up for tournaments online.
PROPERTY OWNER ANNUAL GOLF CART RENTAL AGREEMENT
Every person who drives a golf cart on the course, is required to sign a golf cart rental agreement at the time of registration, before they can drive a golf cart. PML Property Owners sign the agreement one-time and that covers the entire year. If you have not signed your agreement you can go to the PML website (www.pinemountainlake.com) and fill it out and sign online or you will be asked to sign the form when you register in the Golf Shop. Click on amenities, then click on golf and you will see the agreement with other forms available. If you have any questions, please call the Golf Shop 1-209-962-8620.
CARE OF THE GOLF COURSE
TAKING CARE OF THE GOLF COURSE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY; PLEASE DO YOUR PART!
Replacing Divots – PML is a DIVOT FIRST facility; that means that if the divot is intact or even a portion of the divot is intact, we want you to replace the divot first and press the divot down firmly with your foot.
When an intact divot is replaced, it will begin to root right away but a mulch filled divot will take weeks to fill in. If the divot hole is not totally filled in by the divot that you replaced then fill the rest of the hole with mulch and press down the divot firmly with your foot. If the divot is not intact, then fill the divot hole with mulch and smooth the mulch with your foot so it is level with the ground.
Repairing Ball Marks – This is one of the major negatives in our great game; players either do not know how to repair ball marks correctly or don’t even attempt to repair them.
Here is the correct way to repair a ball mark: Insert the divot tool just outside the edge of the ball mark, use the divot tool to mend in the outside portion if the ball mark towards the middle. Then use you putter to tap down the repaired turf. If a ball mark is repaired (Continued from previous page) properly, you will not even be able to tell that there was a ball mark. NEVER PULL UP THE MIDDLE OF THE BALL MARK.
Raking Bunkers – We are back to normal procedures concerning bunkers; PLEASE make sure that you rake the bunker after you have hit your shot.
Golf Carts – Driving golf carts on the fairways has a negative effect on turf conditions over time. PLEASE use the 90-degree rule posted in each golf cart in order to minimize the cart traffic on the fairways.
PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE NEW GOLF APP
Pine Mountain Lake Golf & CC will be transitioning to a NEW APP in 2025, you will be able to download the FREE from the app store soon. Look for more information to follow, hopefully in mid-April. The NEW APP will feature many of the existing features on the current app, such as:
• Golf course GPS
• Players can measure their shots
• Golf course hole by hole flyover
• Interactive scorecard
• Score posting
• Player profile and automatic stats tracker
• Food & beverage menus and ordering
• And more …
TEE TO GREEN
ROB ABBOTT – GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Golf Maintenance is in spring mode with lots of spring bloom mowing and turf horticultural needs that are being done throughout the course. Greens aerification is now complete.
The greens will be a little sandy, slow, and bumpy this is the process and the conditions we must deal with to have healthy greens the rest of the year. We are also in process of tee aeration, rough aeration and fairway spiking. Green and Tee fungicide and fertilizer programs are also in full swing along with a fairway fertilizer program as well this year.
In the midst of all these tasks we are keeping up with all the other daily course maintenance needs. Aerification achieves three important objectives. It relives soil compaction from staff, patrons, carts, and weather. It provides a method to improve soil mixtures at the highest point of a greens root structure and it reduces and prevents excess thatch buildup.
The Aerification and slicing process is a mechanical one and time consuming for all of our greens, tees, fairways and rough. We touched nearly 70 acres of turf upon completion. The process of opening up the turf creates air space and an avenue to deliver water to a deeper root zone within the soil structure creating a healthier stronger plant. We achieve these holes by either solid tine aeration or a hollow tine aeration or a vertical slicer. The space created on the greens and tees by this process is then filled with sand. This helps the soil retain the fresh air space and makes for deeper root structure. The advantage to deeper root zones during the summer months is that the surface of the greens can be left to dry out causing firmer faster greens and the turf can survive off of the moisture down deep.
So, keep in mind you will see a lot of work going into making our course amazing for the upcoming season. Give staff the room they need and understand there will be some additional noise. Come on out and enjoy the spring play.
RECREATION UPDATE
MELODY WISDOM – RECREATION AND SEASONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Pine Mountain Lake is strengthening its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program to protect the lake from harmful species such as quagga, zebra, and golden mussels. These invasive species pose a significant threat to the lake’s ecosystem, infrastructure, and recreational quality.
To ensure compliance, PML members must schedule a launch appointment and have their watercraft inspected by a certified PML staff member. Before arriving for the inspection, members must ensure that their watercraft is registered for 2025. Additionally, all vessels must be CLEAN, DRAINED, and DRIED, with the drain plug unplugged prior to arrival.
BOAT INSPECTION SEALS: ENSURING A SAFE AND CLEAN LAKE
A key component of PML’s AIS program is the boat inspection seal system, designed to prevent the introduction of invasive species.
Boats that pass inspection receive a green seal, which allows for a faster re-entry process. However, all vessels, regardless of their seal status, must go through a verification process before launching.
Boats that do not pass inspection will receive a red seal, indicating that they are high-risk and must undergo a mandatory 15-day quarantine period. During this time, the boat must remain clean, drained, and dry and cannot enter any other body of water. Inspection seals are provided free of charge at the time of inspection when a boat exits the lake. If a boat has been inspected and sealed at another lake, PML can verify the information using a shared database of seal and inspection records, expediting the launch process for boaters.
To ensure an efficient and effective inspection process, PML has implemented specific launch appointment protocols:
BOATS WITH A GREEN SEAL
Owners must present their inspection receipt.
Inspectors will verify and remove the seal before allowing the boat to launch.
BOATS WITHOUT A SEAL
A full internal and external inspection will be conducted.
The boat must be clean, drained, and dry.
If the boat fails inspection, a red seal will be issued, requiring a 15- day quarantine.
Non-Motorized Vessels (Kayaks, Paddleboards, Canoes, etc.) No appointment is necessary.
A Marina Attendant, stationed at the Marina, Lake Lodge, and Dunn Court beaches, will inspect the vessel.
Owners must present a current PML vessel registration.
If the vessel fails inspection, the owner will be required to clean, drain, and dry it before launch.
PML encourages all boaters to follow the Clean, Drain, Dry protocol to help prevent the spread of invasive species.
MARINA STORE OPERATING HOURS AND LAUNCH RESERVATIONS:
Sept. 2 – April (Mon-Fri) 8:00AM – 4:30PM | 8:15AM – 3:30PM
May 1 – May 23 (7 days/wk) 8:00AM – 5:00PM | 8:15AM – 4:00PM
May 24 – Sept. 1 (7 days/wk) 7:00AM – 7:00PM | 7:15AM – 6:00PM
For more information contact the Marina Office at 1 (209) 962-8631 or email marina@pinemountainlake.com
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https://facebook.com/PMLARecreation
https://facebook.com/PMLMaintenanceDept
https://facebook.com/PMLAEquestrianCenter
GOLDEN MUSSEL FAQs
HAS THE GOLDEN MUSSEL BEEN FOUND IN PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE?
No, there have been no sightings of the Golden Mussel in Pine Mountain Lake.
HOW DO WE KNOW IF A GOLDEN MUSSEL HAS ENTERED OUR LAKE?
Our Lake Specialist, Dr. Stephen McCord, continues to monitor the lake throughout the year to ensure that our lake continues to be free of aquatic invasive species.
ARE NON-MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT ALLOWED?
Yes, paddleboards, small canoes without motors, and kayaks are currently permitted unless conditions change.
Inspection is required. Please call the Marina Store for more information at 1 (209) 962-8631.
IS THE PML MARINA BOAT LAUNCH OPEN?
Yes, the boat launch is open and can be used by reservation only. Please call the Marina Store to make a reservation to launch at 1 (209) 962-8631.
DO I NEED TO HAVE MY PML WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION STICKER PRIOR TO LAUNCH?
Yes, you must have the 2025 PML watercraft registration sticker to launch.
The Marina Store is processing PML registration requests at this time.
If you don’t have your registration sticker, please use the online process ➔ https://www.pinemountainlake.com/boat-registration-form/
IS THE MARINA STAFF CERTIFIED TO INSPECT BOATS?
Yes, the Marina staff is certified by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to inspect boats.
HOW LONG DOES A FULL WATERCRAFT INSPECTION TAKE?
Anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the boat type.
DO I REALLY NEED TO UNPLUG THE DRAIN PLUG BEFORE THE INSPECTION?
Yes. However, please be aware you are responsible for replacing the drain plug before launching your watercraft.
Please do not forget.
IS PML PROVIDING DECONTAMINATION SERVICES?
No, PML is not providing decontamination services. Each property owner is responsible for cleaning, draining, and drying their own boat.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CLEAN. DRAIN. DRY.?
• Clean off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from the boat and all equipment.
• Drain watercraft bilge, livewell, motor and other water containing devices.
• Dry everything for a least five days OR wipe with a towel before reuse.
• Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts in trash.
HOW ARE YOU TRACKING INSPECTION DATA?
The Regional WID (Watercraft Inspection Database) app is a centralized system designed to capture your CF number and trailer license plate number, allowing authorized personnel to look up your vessel’s information. Note that no personal information will be shared through this system.
DO ANY OTHER LAKES USE THE WID APP?
Yes. If a nearby lake or reservoir is using the same platform, your vessel’s banding information will be accessible, which means that if your vessel has been issued a 30-day quarantine band, it is likely that the banding will be honored at other participating locations, as long as it is recorded in the system.
HOW DOES THE WATERCRAFT INSPECTION SEAL SYSTEM WORK?
The vessel will need to arrive at the Marina inspection site cleaned, drained, and dry. Please ensure this is done prior to arrival. Once a vessel is inspected, it will receive a green or red seal. The seal is placed through the hull and connects to the trailer.
WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT COLOR SEALS MEAN?
There will be two types of seals used:
• Green seal: indicates the boat has passed inspection. The benefit of the green band is that it provides faster re-entry to PML lake.
• Red seal: indicates the boat has not passed inspection and needs to be quarantined.
DO THE PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE TO PAY FOR EACH SEAL?
No, there is no expense passed on to the property owner for this process at this time.
CAN I LAUNCH MY VESSEL AT ANOTHER LOCATION DURING THE QUARANTINE PERIOD?
No. The vessel must remain quarantined and cannot launch in any other water bodies during the quarantine period unless it undergoes a decontamination procedure and receives clearance.
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER BEACHES? WHO WILL INSPECT NON-MOTORIZED VESSELS?
During the season, each PML beach (e.g., Marina, Dunn Ct, and Lake Lodge) will have an inspector dedicated to inspecting non-motorized vessels. No appointment needed. You just walk up to the inspector, who will be wearing a bright yellow vest, and they will assist you.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE CONTAINING AN INVASIVE SPECIES?
If invasive species are found during the inspection, the vessel owner will be given instructions on how to proceed with the decontamination process. You will also need to report the finding to California Department of Fish & Wildlife ➔ go here for details https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel of how to report.
For more information, please contact the Recreation Manager at 1 (209) 962-8604
PMLA SAFETY COMMITTEE URGES MEMBERS TO BE FIREWISE
Attend the Wildfire Preparedness Workshop on May 10 at Lake Lodge (see FLYER)
Join with 3 Firewise Communities to make Pine Mountain Lake more firesafe.
Contact Joe Milani at fsc@pinemountainlake.com for details.
FROM PMLA SAFETY COMMITTEE
BOB ASQUITH
The Pine Mountain Lake Safety and Security Committee is a standing committee authorized by the PMLA Board of Directors to inform its decision making and promote its mission. The Committee meets every month. Join Our Committee Meeting: Members may attend our committee meetings.
Our next meeting is April 9th at 9am via Zoom. Please email SafetyComm@pinemountainlake.com to obtain your invitation.
We want your opinions. Please Email them to us:
✓ House numbering – Fire Dept recommendations
✓ Speeding
✓ Roadway and Intersection markings – Speed limits and Evacuation routes
✓ Text messaging – Can Admin start using text messages (push technology)
✓ Power Outages – What should you do? Where should you look for help?
✓ Emergency Communications – See February PML News
✓ Updates to PML Safety and Emergency documentation
Emergency Evacuation—These maps are approved and ready to use. Maps show the routes out of PML and the major evacuation routes away from Groveland. Additional emergency information can be found at https://www.pinemountainlake.com/emergency-information-and-resources/ are on the PMLA website.
Evac Maps are on the website, download & print your copy. https://www.pinemountainlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PML-Evacuation-Maps.pdf
Please email comments to: SafetyComm@pinemountainlake.com
THE HOOF PRINT
KENDRA BROWN – EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER
WINTER’S END AND EXCITING EVENTS AHEAD!
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” A s much as we cherish the winter months, we are more than ready to welcome SPRING! March kept us busy with plenty of work around the barns. No matter the weather— snow or flooding—our horses always come first. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff for their dedication, showing up every single day to ensure the horses and property were well cared for. As we transition into the warmer months, we are keeping a close eye on the horses, as fluctuating temperatures between warm days and cool nights can sometimes cause discomfort and illness.
We’re excited to share that lessons are in full swing, and trail rides will start in May! Call our barn office at 1 (209) 962-8667 to book your ride and enjoy the beauty of spring from the saddle.
Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for a busy and exciting Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, with the return of ROPING IN THE PINES! Now in its second year, this event celebrates the tradition of Vaquero-style working cowboys, showcasing the skills they’ve honed on ranches and in branding pens across the country. With many of the nation’s largest ranches right here in California, this event highlights an essential part of our Western heritage.
Spectators are welcome—free of charge! Enjoy the competition, shop with local vendors, and grab a bite to eat from our food concessions.
A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors for making this incredible event possible! We can’t wait to see you there!
Kendra Brown
Equestrian Center
13309 Clifton Way
Office: (209) 962-8667
HOT OFF THE GRILL
ASHLEE MARTINIS – BANQUET COORDINATOR
HELLO PINE MOUNTAIN LAKERS!
My name is Ashlee Martinis and I am the new Banquet Coordinator for The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake. I know many of you already know or have worked with me but I wanted to reintroduce myself for those of you I haven’t had the pleasure to meet yet.
I originally hail from the East TN/Southwest VA area and I am a mountain girl at heart. When I moved here, I was blown away by how much this area reminds me of home. I’ve often joked that “I traded coal mines for gold mines” and I’ve loved how much you have welcomed me into the fold. Thank you so much for that.
As your Banquet Coordinator, I have really enjoyed the camaraderie the residents at PML share with each other, and the Groveland community, as a whole. My wish is to promote more events that support that camaraderie and sense of community. I would love to host more community dinners, tastings, game nights, and craft events. I also want to be your go-to place to host your weddings, parties, club luncheons, and gatherings.
I know we have a loyal following with our golf crowd but I want to deepen that commitment by continuing to provide the best service while also improving and streamlining as we go.
Once again, thank you Pine Mountain Lake, for welcoming me to your home.
