Tree Trimming, Forward Tee Utilization.

In an attempt to get out and accomplish some work on the golf course, we have recently moved forward with the trimming and removal of various trees and limbs along the beginning left side of the ninth fairway.  The intention here is to open up the left side of the fairway as well as expose the forward tee here and open up the tee shot to utilize this tee in the future.  The Trees were growing over the fairway here 20-25'.  Anytime the trees and branches start creeping over the fairway, the situation becomes unfair to the average golfer and eliminates the way the hole was intended to be played.

Mike O'Neill, GCS

Winter Is STILL Here!

I know, I know it actually has been a ridiculously cold and snowy winter thus far.  A record "Coldest ever February" has been recorded and as I add this blog entry here on March 6th it is 6 degrees outside.  The one positive note for us though is we have been able to attend to some longtime issues with some of the equipment.  We are still working diligently on our golf cart fleet here in the maintenance department.  We have some older golf carts we use to move and transport our workers around the golf course.  They are all up and running at this point which will eliminate some headaches when the snow finally does melt!  We have also made some new hazard stakes, which are all cut and painted at this point.

I did recently get a look at the 6th green under hip-high snow as can be seen in the bottom picture. Everything appears great at this point.  The picture with the shovel was taken where we had all the issues last winter and the turf here appears very healthy.  The blanket of snow without any temperature fluctuations keeps the turf from freezing and thawing.  When the snow finally does melt we should be looking at some healthy turf in these areas.  In the meantime, lets hope for a warm up, SOON!

Mike O'Neill, GCS