Emergency tree removal

We finished our scheduled tree work in early February. But, due to some windy days and wet ground, some unexpected tree work has come up recently as well.

The tulip poplar at #12 tee. The lean towards
the bathroom is noticeable.

The rotten base of the tulip poplar.

The most pressing issue was a tulip poplar tree to the right of #12 tee. The tree was growing just into the bank of the tee box near the bathrooms. We noticed last week that it seemed to be leaning slightly more than normal. After inspection we saw that the roots had just barely started to separate from the soil and that had caused the tree to lean more than in the past, and it was leaning towards the bathroom. With more windy days forecast, we called our tree company and they stopped by to inspect and get a gameplan for removal in the coming days. However, while we were looking at the poplar we had a few more gusts of wind and we could see the root ball raising and lowering with each gust. It was determined that the tree needed to come down immediately. Luckily, the tree company was able to return that evening and drop the tree to prevent it from falling on the bathroom.

It is hard to see in the picture, but inside the red circles
are gaps where the root ball is pulling away from the tee bank.

The second tree in question has not been taken down yet because it was not quite as precarious as the tulip poplar. There is a pine tree on the right side of #3 fairway, near the cart path, that has been leaning for quite some time. However, over the course of the winter it has seemingly started to lean more. Then, over the last couple of weeks the lean has definitely become more pronounced, and we decided we need to remove the tree before it falls and damages the cart path, fairway, or anything else.

The leaning pine tree on #3

The pine tree removal is scheduled for early this week as weather allows. We will also finish the clean up of the tulip poplar at that time as well. Luckily our tree company was able to help us on short notice and prevent the trees from falling on their own and casing damage.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please be careful not to damage the lip of the cup when retrieving your ball after putting out.

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

Golf Cart tips

 

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org