Thank you, Thor

 One of the many benefits of being a golf course employee, is that you are typically working in a "pet friendly" environment.  Dogs are found on most courses, and having them there is often a symbiotic relationship--one which both the members and the employees appreciate (as well as the lucky pup of the golf course).

This has definitely been the case for the past eight years with Thor.  We were fortunate to adopt him from a caring family when he was three, and while his personality didn't exactly match his name, he quickly learned his job at Laurel Creek, and earned a title:  Wildlife Manager

Sadly, we recently lost Thor--just one more jab during 2020.  He was a creature of habit who loved his daily routine, and was a wonderful copilot when checking the course each morning.    

With 15 ponds and 40 acres of wetlands, members often ask how we are able to have so few geese on the golf course.  The answer is that we use a variety of methods to make it clear that the "No Vacancy" sign is up at Laurel Creek.  Over the years, our dogs have certainly been one of the best deterrents, including Thor and Buster.  

Thor loved water in any form, whether it was bobbing his head in the lakes, chomping on sprinklers, or just hanging out in the snow.

Given this affinity for water, Thor assumed he would be the obvious choice when it came to supervising all irrigation repairs.

Never one to shy away from the camera, he also enjoyed participating in Club events...

Thor is sorely missed--he loved every person he met, and was rewarded tenfold with the affection he received in return.