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Mark Ross
@rossturfdaddy
Class A Golf Course Superintendent at Virginia Beach National Golf Club, a Pete Dye Design. Ohio State University ‘01. #seabreeze
Virginia Beach, VA
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Joined August 2016
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    Mark Ross
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    Apr 5, 2020
    Golfers. Please be considerate of the fact that golf course employees are risking their own well being to maintain a safe golf course for you to enjoy. Don’t be disrespectful to the property. And support your club through these times. We don’t even sell PBR.
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    Mark Ross
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    Oct 20, 2021
    One of our members payed for my team have lunch at the clubhouse today. He wanted to show his appreciation for how hard this crew works to make VBN the place it is. Gestures like this go further than you can imagine in making the maintenance team feel appreciated!
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    Mark Ross
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    Nov 24, 2021
    Members showing appreciation to the maintenance team again! Full Thanksgiving dinner for each team member and their families, packed up and ready for them to take home and enjoy with their families! Grateful to have members who appreciate our team!!
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    Mark Ross
    @rossturfdaddy
    Dec 11, 2018
    I grew up in small town America, playing golf everyday I could with my Dad and Grandpa. Both so influential in my career path. Yesterday I said goodbye to my grandpa. I can smile knowing my Dad was waiting at the 1st tee in heaven for him, and they get to tee it up once again.
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    Mark Ross
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    Jul 1, 2022
    Once again, a group of awesome members paid for the maintenance team to have lunch at the clubhouse. This time chef Brian did it up Mexican style! When members show this kind of appreciation for the staff, it’s makes a difference. 🍻
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    Mark Ross
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    Dec 15, 2021
    It’s my annual “Fuck Cancer” tweet. Cancer took my Dad, golf coach, life and best friend from me 7 years ago today. Love and miss you Dad. You were a legend!! #fuckcancer
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    Mark Ross
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    Oct 21, 2024
    What if I told you these fairways haven’t been irrigated or aerified in over 17 years. 419 Bermuda mowed twice a week at .500”.
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    Mark Ross
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    Dec 20, 2022
    Using the sun seeker app to determine which trees need to be removed to provide us more morning sun in the summer. Such a useful app to have on your phone!
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    Mark Ross
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    Feb 4, 2022
    Brought the whole gang in today! Puppies reminding Ally why she’s retired and likes to stay home now😂, Piper guarding the entrance as usual.
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    Mark Ross
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    May 25, 2018
    After a week of my little man being really sick, and spending the day at CHKD, he is smiling! No worse feeling than not being able to make your kids better! Grateful he is feeling better!
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    Mark Ross
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    Apr 13, 2020
    Just got word my 94 year old grandmother back in Ohio just passed away from covid 19. She was a tough Irish woman who loved family and golf. I know may Dad and grandfather were waiting on the first tee in heaven for her. Much love.
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    Mark Ross
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    Jun 25, 2019
    Equipment Managers are the unsung heros of the operation. Willie man is in here grinding greens mowers, backlapping fairway mowers and setting groomers, all while breaking down the engine of a 4500 for a rebuild. #vbnoldman is our heartbeat!!
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    Mark Ross
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    Jul 30, 2023
    They grow up so fast. My oldest daughter got engaged last night! So very happy for her, but making me feel old at the same time! 😆
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    Mark Ross
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    Apr 18, 2021
    Ready to punch some holes tomorrow. Alternate coring and solid tine setup, and lots and lots of sand!