Bench at 16 tee

Sometimes we complete major projects that change and improve the course dramatically, like the master plan construction that renovated every hole. Other times there are very small, nearly inconsequential things that we do that can still make a difference. Recently, it was one of those smaller changes that we accomplished that had been on the list for a very long time.

This was the old location of the bench.

In January 2022, we split the ornamental grasses that dot the hillside along our entrance road. Some of them were large enough that we could quarter them, leaving one quarter in place and having three new plants to move elsewhere. One of those places we put new grasses was at 16 tee.

This was the view from the old bench location.

After a full year in place, the new grasses at 16 tee really started to grow and get large. Large enough that they started to engulf the bench nearby. We saw this happening, but the season just got too busy, as it always does, and we couldn’t move the bench. Finally, last week, we made the necessary adjustments to the flower bed and moved the bench out in front. It wasn’t a master plan type change, but it was still an issue that needed correcting.

This picture shows the relocated bench.

No matter how small the change or how minor the problem, crossing something off our list is still an accomplishment. Getting this bench to a proper location qualifies as small but satisfying.

 

And the proper view of #16 from the spot.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please be conscious not to scuff your feet or drag your putter along the surface of the putting green. This can adversely affect other people’s putts and can damage the turf grass.

 

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Golf Cart tips

 

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org