A Busy Day had by All!

 Progress continues to be the main theme for the first week of this closure.  Below you we find a few pictures that will show you a glimpse of the work being done on the golf course.  The Fraze Mowing done on the Driving Range Tee removes the top 3/4" to provide a level playing surface and a healthier turf.  This is followed by aerification and a heavy topdressing.  The grass tee will be closed for close to three weeks following this treatment.  The Bulkhead repair on #5 tee went off without a hitch today.  The failing segment was removed and replaced.  Future plans include replacing the entire bulkhead to provide long-term usefulness.  Water depths and wall height, prevented us from a full scale replacement.  The last of the photos show the process of Drill-N-Fill on #17 green.  The 5/8" bits penetrate 8" into the soil profile, as they retract sand is deposited into the holes.  This is a great practice to improve drainage on the putting surface.  This company was in town treating the North course at Mediterra and they agreed to provide a Demo on one of our greens.  I am excited to see the effects of this operation.  If the reaction is as anticipated, I will contract this company to provide this service on our 4 remaining poorly draining greens. This closure is always our most Harsh.  I appreciate your patience as we provide a better playing surface for the years to come.

Fraze Mowing of the DR Tee

#5 Bulkhead Repair

Adding new Verticals

Finished Product

Loading Sand into the Drill-N-Fill

Drill bits exiting and sand filling

A great Cultural practice to aid in Drainage