Pulling baskets for winter

[mubhcaeb78]

Haven't really seen any threads about the pros of pulling baskets... is there substantial gain on longevity?

[scarpfish]

Its not so much to protect the baskets but to protect the ground so the course doesn't become a mud pit come springtime. Outside of northern locales, it is rarely done.

[Steve West]

If the course is closed, it probably helps keep the baskets from walking away.

[prerube]

If the basket is anywhere near a road, salt spray wreaks havoc.
Many baskets are pulled because they are on sledding hills as well.

[chrishysell]

I played a course in Downers Grove and they remove some baskets for sledding.

[jasonc]

Originally Posted by chrishysell

I played a course in Downers Grove and they remove some baskets for sledding.

O'Brien Park?

I only remember that course because I aced #5 when I played there.

[chrishysell]

it was a 9 holer I played in October of 93 when I was a newbie

[Brall]

luckily no one around cleveland pulls baskets that i've seen. i like throwing in some snow.

[bradharris]

The only courses I know of around here that actually pull baskets are ones that are on ski resorts.

[agibson]

Rogers Lakewood, my local, pulls a couple for sledding. But the other 22 stay in place - moved to their short positions, typically.