#10 black tee renovation

The black tee on #10 has always been somewhat of an afterthought. It is very rarely used, and many people don’t even realize it is there. Due to this low profile, the renovation of this tee was done as a minor project rather like the full scale Master Plan construction.

By examining the number of rounds recorded from the black tees, weighing the cost of different scopes of work, and consulting with the golf committee, we agreed that the best solution was a small renovation. Previously, this tee was a mix of several types of grasses and didn’t match any other tees on the golf course. It was never a major issue due to so few rounds being played from there. However, no one wanted to complete construction on every other tee box on the course, except the black tee on ten. We decided a facelift for this tee would be the best option; meaning we would convert the grass species and reshape the tee, but not do any earth-moving.

First, we needed to reshape the tee from an oval to a rectangle to match the other renovated tees. By finding the center point and measuring to each corner, we were able to establish the back edge of the new rectangular tee. Then, by squaring the corners and painting an outline, the new tee shape was formed. Once the outline was drawn, we cut and disposed of the old sod. We readjusted a small amount of soil to make sure the base was level and then brought in new Bermuda grass sod from our nursery that is to the left of hole #6.

Our final step will be to topdress this new sod with sand to make it level and fill in any low spots. Slowly, the grass around the new tee will grow and the new tee will be more defined. Next year, when we start to maintain this new tee similar to all other tees, it will blend in and look exactly the same.

As part of this project, we also cleared two trees that were in the sight line from this back tee. In the mulch bed down near the main #10 tee boxes, there were trees on each side of the cart path. We removed the trees to the right. You can see in the progression of pictures the trees that were taken out. Moving forward, if the trees on the left are deemed to be in the line of play, or eventually grow into the line of play, we will also remove those trees.

Completed tee

While the usage of the tee may not dramatically increase, its maintenance and appearance will now match the other tees.

Also, please note, we will be switching to once per month posts starting in November and running through February. Thank you.

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 a link to a video teaching the proper technique for fixing a ball mark. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Bunker etiquette

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org