#3 Lake Bank Completed

Last week the grounds team was able to complete the lake bank project to the right of the cart path on #3. This should improve safety as well as protect from undermining of the cart path. Of course we should also point out that it looks great!

 

#3 BeforeProject

 

 A Few Photos After Completion of the Project 

Thank You... Whoever You Are

I must say thank you to whoever drove their car into the hedges by the front circle in the entrance. While I don't condone your method, I do like the results. 

 

Hedge after a car plowed into it

 

Newly installed landscaping 

A Little Upgrade

We decided it was time to add a little class and upgrade our yardage markers. Enjoy!

 

 

And in case you forgot what the old ones looked like...

 

A Little Rest For The Grass

Each winter our practice tee experiences a lot of use. Between practice, warm-up and lessons our tee receives thousands of divots each day. This coupled with cooler weather and slower grass growth leaves our practice tee in rough shape by this time each year. In an effort to improve practice conditions as well as provide recovery time we have installed artificial tee space. As opposed to a permanent artificial tee, we chose to use mats which will allow us to store them inside during the summer months which should extend their lifespan. These mats are thick enough that you should be able to use regular golf tees. (You may want to experiment with length to match your tee height on the golf course.) In an effort to recover the grass on our practice tee as quickly as possible, we will begin using the artificial tee immediately. 

 

Irrigation Left #11 a Little Wet

Unfortunately, last night there was an irrigation head in front of 11 Green that stuck on. Instead of running for a few minutes it ran for hours. This does happen sometimes a small bits of debris can cause the valves to stick. The unfortunate result to the golf course was a really soggy approach and flooded bunker. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

Bunker on #11 showing signs of being flooded.

Related to this, there is an isolation valve that shuts off water heading to number 11 Green. This valve resides by number 17 Tee. Fortunately, this valve closed allowing us to turn the water off to the approach on 11. Unfortunately, the valve would no longer open back up. That is why you will see a hole excavated next to 17 Tee. We are obtaining the necessary parts to make the repair and should have this all back in order by the end of the day tomorrow.

 

While some of you seemed surprised, I do still remember how to use a shovel!