More bridge work

Although we don’t use the alternate tee on #2 very often, when we do, we still want to present the best conditions possible. This goes for the bridge to the tee complex also. We recently made another improvement.

Two years ago, we spent considerable time updating the bridge . It had been several years since any work had been done and it was overdue. Overall, the work we did has held up very well. The bridge is in good condition and looks good as well.

As one could expect, the one aspect that did not fair as well over time was the tread laid down on the bridge, with all the foot traffic walking across the bridge. Bare wood can be slippery, especially when wet, even in golf shoes. Our initial attempt to so
lve these issues was with anti-slip tape. The adhesive on the tape didn’t stick to the wood as great as we hoped, so we also put some tacks in to help hold it in place. The tape also didn’t withstand the elements very good either and it started to tear. The tape really started to deteriorate over this last winter so we knew it would need replacing to start this season.

After laying many rolls of the Traq Matz- a heavy duty, rubber matting- we wondered if a similar product would be a useful as tread across the bridge. We were able to find a product made from recycled tires that checked all the boxes- good traction, heavy duty, tolerant of foot traffic and weather. So, we laid the new mat earlier this spring.

As temperatures continue to rise and the Bermuda grass resumes full growth, we will begin rotating onto the alternate tee and the new mat will be put to the test. We expect it perform better than the old tread and last much longer.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please leave bunker rakes inside the bunker once you are finished.

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