What's All That Construction?

Since the 1st of the year you may have noticed increased construction activity along the south side of the Bayway. This is a result of the effort to expand the Pinellas Bike Trail. During the current phase of construction the plan is to connect the trail by the East Bayway Toll to the traffic light on Isla Del Sol. The next phase of construction will take the path south from the traffic light towards Fort Desoto. 

The new bike path will slightly impact hole #3. The new bike path will be installed where the ficus hedge has provided us separation from the bayway. The hedge will be removed and the new path installed. While not completely avoidable, we worked with the city to minimize disruption to the golf course. The city has assured us that following construction of the path they will install ample landscaping to separate the golf course and provide privacy and safety. I know that it is not uncommon for balls to be hit in this area off the tee. I assure you the Grounds Department and the Green and Grounds Committee are discussing options to not only minimize disruption to the golf course and it's playability but to enhance the property of Isla Del Sol. We will keep you posted.