With our daily routine easing up, over the last few weeks we have been able to work more projects into our daily to-do list. Working on the troublesome bunkers has been at the top of our list. Throughout the season, several bunkers throughout the course were getting too hard in the bunker bottom. Failing drainage and contaminated sand are the cause of the problem, however, until we rebuild we have to make the best of what we have. I think you will see, the bunkers causing issues over the summer should be playing much better. Bunkers around greens that have been addressed include: 4 left, 5 right, 7 right, 8, 9 left, 11 front, 12, 14, 15, and 17.
If you've been on the course lately, you have probably noticed the tree work that has been taking place. The tree removal behind #7 is the most obvious change. Five Elm trees were removed for improved sunlight and air movement across the green complex. Not only have the trees caused issues for the green surface, growing turf underneath the trees was becoming a losing battle. So far this change has been very well received. In keeping with Tripp Davis' plan, we will continue to remove unnecessary trees throughout the course. At the same time, we will be planting better suited hardwood trees. The good news is the most drastic change occurred on #7. Moving forward it is likely you will not notice the changes.
Looking ahead, other projects to follow include drainage work in low areas on a few fairways and irrigation additions in some key areas that are lacking coverage.
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