New trees

Our tree program consists of maintain the trees we have, removing trees that are dead or inhibiting the health of the turfgrass, and planting new trees. This past week thirteen new trees were planted on the course.

Removing trees is a necessary part of our maintenance program. Often times, the trees we remove are dead or dying. We have also made an effort to remove some trees that are negatively impacting the health of the Bermuda grass. But we also make a priority of adding trees back onto the property. And we have control over species selection, but most importantly, location.

Working with Golf Committee, we have prioritized several locations on the course that need new trees. In collaboration with our landscape contractor, we select appropriate species. Then the key is that we place these new trees with future growth in mind. From the outset, we make sure that even many years down the road, the trees should not negatively affect the Bermuda grass or any other aspect of the course.

This year we planted trees in the following locations:

    Behind 18 green: 3 Japanese persimmons along the cart path from the clubhouse to the driving range; and 1 golden rain tree in the small flower bed directly behind 18 green

    

    Between 8/10 fairways: 3 dawn redwoods in the most open area between 10 fairway and 8 red tee

    
    Between 12/13 fairways: 2 crape myrtles towards the 12 green end; 3 dawn redwoods more towards the 13 green end.

The trees we planted between 12 and 13 fairways are part of a two-year plan for the space. Next year, the goal is to add approximately five more trees along the same corridor between the two fairways.

Lastly, one new tree was planted in the redesigned landscape at miniature golf. This will be covered more in depth in a future post.

Adding new trees to the course is very exciting. Planting an appropriate species of tree in the right location that adds to the aesthetics without taking away from the turf is even better.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

When parking your cart at a tee or green, please keep all 4 tires on the path

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