Tees

As we get closer to the start of the project, I would like to continue to answer questions that may still exist.  One area of the project that I would like to more clearly explain relates to the tees.

During the initial planning stages of the project, our intent was to only renovate the tee surrounds, leaving the Zoysia tee surfaces in place.  Upon further review, it became apparent that the amount of Common Bermuda contamination in our tees was significant enough that it would have to be dealt with.  This change highlights another beneficial characteristic of the Riviera Bermuda, which is its ability to handle a height of cut from 3/8" through our higher rough cuts.

Related to the tees, I have also had questions about increasing the scope of work on the tees in order to implement the changes related to the Master Plan.  Future plans for tees are fairly significant due to changes in size and location as well rerouting some cart paths.  Unfortunately, due to time constraints as well as the budget allocated for the project, we will only be regrassing the existing tees.  

Reviewing all aspects of the project, the most critical step is growing in the tees to an acceptable level prior to opening.  Four weeks is a tight window for accomplishing this goal.  For most of our tees, we have adequate sunlight, along with ideal irrigation coverage, which will aid in this process.  

For a quick recap of the schedule, we will begin killing the existing rough on May 20th.  The golf course will close on July 7th to begin seeding.  Course reopens four weeks later.