Master plan update

Now that the 4^th of July has come and gone, construction on the golf course is ramping up. Good weather and a larger construction staff have led to quick progress.

The blue/black and white tee boxes on #11 are nearly complete. A little more tee mix sand in the back tee box and sod and they will be all wrapped up. The gold and red tee boxes have already been topdressed and mowed and are progressing nicely. We expect to open those tees within the next two weeks. However, remember all of the new sod will be mowed at a higher height of cut for the remainder of this season. We have learned that is the best way to protect it for the seasons to come.

As you play, you will also see the new fairway bunker on #11. 2 bunkers have been eliminated and a new bunker has been pushed further into play and slightly further from the tee. There is a much greater risk/reward element now. And although the bunker is more visible now, it is smaller than either of the two previous left side fairway bunkers. Continuing down #11, the green side bunkers were demolished and the new bunkers are rough shaped in. Progress will continue here with bunker drainage, sand, and new rough grass sod.

Simultaneously, the main tee boxes on 12 are being built as well. These tees will be separated for different tee marker colors and set all in line. It will continue the formal look that has been a staple of our master plan work.

As always, we appreciate your patience with the construction crews. They are working as quickly as possible so that they can get out of your way sooner. Also, thank you in advance for your understanding of the needs of the new sod. We all would like it to be open immediately, but the short term gain comes at the expense of the long term health of the turf.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please leave bunker rakes IN the bunkers when you are finished.

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org