Golf Course Update 12-1-17

 So far the weather during the off-season has been very mild and that has helped us focus on our winter projects with little distraction.  The only thing that has slowed our progress has been our staff taking their much needed vacations.

Trimming at #2 White tee.

Chipping the limbs.

  Trimming rhododendrons and tree removal has been a major focus for our staff.  We have completed a thorough trimming of the #2 tee complex and are currently working on the #6 tee complex.  Once we finish at #6, we will be focusing on the #3 and #5 tee complexes.  This trimming is long overdue and will help to open the holes up for play while also improving the turf by allowing for more light.

Widening #9 approach.

A widened #9 approach.

  We have also completed a couple of small but necessary projects.  First, we added additional drainage along the cart path on #2 and also replaced a main drain pipe that had been crushed by a boulder.  The second project was the widening of the approach at the ninth green.  By removing the rough sod and hauling in several loads of dirt, we were able to double the size of the approach. 

Drainage along #2 cart path.

Preparing the catch basin on #2.

  In addition to the course projects, we have been busy with the croquet expansion.  After all of the blasting was completed, our staff spent several days collecting rock for future landscaping projects.  We have also removed some of the sod from the old lawns and used them on the course.  As for the rest of the project, it is going very well.  Boulders and fill dirt are now coming in at a steady pace.  About 25% of the new rock wall is complete.  The footers for the pavilion have been poured and some of the utilities have been installed.  With good weather, I expect the slab for the pavilion to be poured by the end of next week. 

Croquet expansion before starting the rock wall.

The rock wall is currently around 7' tall.  It will be 18' at its tallest point.

Preparation for the footers.

Forms for the pavilion slab (floor).  Several utilities will be installed under the slab.