Spring cleanup

After hours of raking, and countless loads of debris have been removed from the course, our spring cleanup process is coming to an end.  We have been able to refocus on completing unfinished projects that have lingered from the fall.  The mounding installed around the thirteenth tee has been seeded, along with the cleared area left of twelve green.

On the fifteenth hole, an approach is being added, complete with extra irrigation to improve the turf quality of the approach and green surrounds.  Improving the turf around fifteen green is a major priority for my department.

Numerous drainage projects have been completed on the sixth hole, and the back filled areas have been seeded.  As many may know, there is extensive drainage installed on the sixth hole, and it takes many man hours to keep the drains flowing properly. 

As you make your way around the course, you will notice white markings around tees and along fairway edges.  We have begun the process of re-contouring fairway and tee edges.  

Some of the areas maintained as tee surfaces have expanded over the years to include unusable slopes, and are being unnecessarily maintained. The edges are also being squared off for a more formal appearance.  Fairway edges are being tweaked to contour around trees, and undulation. Some landing areas have been expanded as well.  Overall there will be very little change to the total area of the tees and fairways.  

I know certain holes are looking uncharacteristically unkept due to the construction projects being completed.  My staff and I are excited to see this work come to fruition, and I hope our members are as well.