Meet Robert
My name is Robert Robinson, and it’s my great honor and privilege to have been named the new General Manager of Meadow Lake Golf Club, in addition to my duties as Superintendent.
Golf may be seasonal, but Meadow Lake is much more than a course — we are a club and a community. To our members, thank you sincerely for your continued support and commitment. My goal is to enhance your membership by offering more than just great golf. With a steadily improving course and the exceptional cuisine from Holly’s Kitchen, we have all the pieces in place to make Meadow Lake an active, vibrant gathering place throughout the entire year.
As Superintendent, I take great pride in the daily care, long-term planning, and attention to detail that go into maintaining the course. From turf health and playability to course conditions you can see and feel, my focus is on delivering a consistent, enjoyable experience every time you step onto the property. Behind the scenes, we are making thoughtful improvements designed to protect the course today while strengthening it for the future.
As General Manager, my commitment extends beyond the fairways. I believe Meadow Lake should be a welcoming place for members, guests, families, and the surrounding community — a place where people want to gather, relax, and feel at home. I look forward to meeting many of you around the course and clubhouse, and I welcome your feedback as we continue working together to make Meadow Lake Golf Club the best it can be.
Behind the Greens
If you’ve visited recently, you’ve seen how green the course is. Our team has planted and cared for a significant amount of bluegrass, which is thriving atop dormant Bermuda in the fairways. In the rough and surrounding areas, our blend of bluegrass, rye and fescue is also strong and healthy.
I know the longer grass can make it harder to find golf balls. This is temporary and intentional. Even in winter, photosynthesis strengthens roots rather than growing the plant. With winter-feeding fertilizer and plenty of sunlight, this “baby grass” will develop a strong root system that will pay off during next summer’s heat. The longer grass now is the best path to strong, healthy turf in spring.
We are also addressing the many dead ash trees damaged by the emerald ash borer. Between 40 and 52 trees will be removed due to safety concerns and aesthetics. To responsibly replace what we remove, I’ve ordered 200 saplings from the Missouri Conservation Department for a nursery I’m building. These include fir, spruce, sycamore, multiple oak varieties, silver maple, silky and gray dogwood, and shortleaf pine. While those saplings mature, we will soon launch a Tree Sponsorship Program with the Meadow Lake Social Club. Members may sponsor a 6-8 foot tree, sycamore, maple, pine, fir, or oak, for $200-$400. Each sponsored tree will include a dedication plaque. Watch Facebook for sponsorship details and work-party dates for ash tree removal.
