Labor Day

Happy Labor Day.

The summer has turned the corner. Daylight is getting shorter, overnight temperatures will start dropping (hopefully, eventually), and fall will be in the air. This also signals the start of one of our busiest months for golf. It will also be a time for us to start work on 2 projects we have planned.

First, we will tackle the ground water and drainage issue in #10 greenside bunker and approach. Due to the unprecedented wet year, ground water is coming out everywhere. On #10 it has rendered a bunker unplayable and created a creek across the approach. We expect the area to be dry enough starting next week to begin repairs. Increasing drainage in the bunker as well as adding a surface drain to capture ground water now and in the future, will be our goal. If the weather allows and the area is indeed dry enough, we would expect to finish the project within a few days. The area will continue to be ground under repair.

A second project that we have planned is to add 2 more sprinklers to #1 approach, in the section that swings way around the green to the right. During the time when this area was originally constructed, back in 2016, we discussed whether to add sprinklers in this location. We eventually decided against it, expecting overage from existing sprinklers to be adequate and the drought tolerance of Bermuda grass to overcome any shortfalls. However, we have now decided to move forward with the plan. This will have far less of an impact on play, but will improve turf conditions nonetheless. We will tap into the existing pipe and simply extend it far enough to add the 2 sprinklers. There is not a definite timetable for starting this project. We will see how the project on #10 proceeds, as well as where we are in the tournament calendar.

In addition to the project work, September is also a busy golf month. Not only will the weather be great for regular golf, we also have several of our more prestigious events on the horizon, including Men’s and Women’s member guest. We will manage this project work around working to make the course as good as we can for the fall.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Remember to please fill your divots both on the tees and in the fairways. No one wants to land in a divot in the fairway, but if a ball does happen to end up there, a sand filled divot is much better than a hole.

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

Bunker etiquette

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org