Keeping up on tree maintenance is a never-ending task. Trimming and removals require time, labor, and expertise. We contract this work out so that it is done efficiently and effectively.
Over the next few weeks, we will be working on trimming
select trees as well as removing dead trees on holes 5-9, and 11. Although no
one likes it, trees die. Removing those trees is necessary for safety and aesthetic
reasons. Sometimes healthy trees need to be removed on golf courses for
playability and turf health, but at this point we will only be removing dead
trees.
A large concentration of work is centered in this area of
the property and will allow for the most efficient use of the contractor’s
time. Stumps will be ground as work progresses and we have seed and soil ready
to place back into the stump hole to get grass growing as soon as possible.
We have done this kind of focused tree maintenance in the past, which you can
read about here
and here.
A few notes on the upcoming work:
-Several large oaks along the right side of #5 will have
dead branches cleaned out of them. These are very large, nice trees and taking
the unsightly branches out will improve their look.
-Several dead/dying maples will be taken out to the right of
#11 tee. Not only are these trees in decline, but they also limit the amount of
light that reaches the Bermuda grass on the tee boxes. Ugly trees will be removed,
and we will gain more sunlight for struggling turf.
While this work only consists of taking trees out, we do
have a strong tree planting program highlighted here,
here,
and here.
Aside from those linked posts, we have planted many, many more trees on the
property. Accordingly, the next priority planting location is up and to the
right of 5 green where the hole abuts 7 fairway. We will likely plant between 7-9
trees in that location alone, which will make up for about half of the removals
from this round of maintenance.
Golf is played on turfgrass, but maintenance of a golf
course entails much more. Maintaining and removing trees is a large part of the
property’s overall upkeep.
Etiquette Reminder of the Month
Please stay off all grass surfaces during a frost delay.
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
See you on the course!
Joe
jvillegas@bwrc.org
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