Golf Course Report

April 2019

                This is my third re-write of this report.  I did not know what direction to take this “End of the Season Re-Cap”.  I am typically more of an optimist but I have received a few body blows over the last few weeks.  Either way, I have chosen to ignore the noise and proceed with our plan to continue to move this course forward to bigger and better places.  The best thing about being doubted is the opportunity to prove them wrong.  The worst thing is explaining to your staff that we must do more.  We are up for the challenge and I believe that our summer projects will have a lasting impact on a few of our most troublesome areas.

                The three most glaring weak areas were the cart path exits on #2, #3 and #4 which I explained in an earlier report, were in part my fault due to a fertilizer/irrigation malfunction.  We will be working with a Golf Course Construction contractor to do some minor re-shaping on the mounds at the exits of #3 and #4.  This will allow for the traffic to be dispersed in a wider area in the future.  As for #2, we will be removing the vegetation along the right side of the hole and relocating the cart path from its current position to the right side of the forward tee.  This will allow us to manage the entry point to the fairway to varying levels throughout the season.  The resulting clearing and sodded right side will also provide a bit more playable surface.  The fence line will be planted with a rapidly growing hedge and a few flowering trees.  It is quite evident that we have had great success with the remainder of our exit points, our goal is to have these 3 react in the same way. 

                Our team will also be embarking on a couple of tee leveling and expansion projects.  A couple of our teeing surfaces are crowned and can be much more versatile if the proper slope was restored.  We also have the opportunity to expand a couple of teeing areas to provide options for our members. 

                This is just the tip of the iceberg.  The usual aerification, topdressing, verti cutting and all the other cultural practices are going to be readjusted to reflect your dissatisfaction.  The kitchen sink is coming also.  I love a challenge; bring on that first Tuesday in May!