Gas leak in approaches

 

Unfortunately, we experienced another gas leak on the course last week. Luckily, it was mostly a dribble, with only a few larger patches.  

We have posted before about the inevitable occurrence of leaks when working with our machines. Hydraulic fluid, gas, and diesel are required for our operation and accidents happen, both human error and machine part failure. We work hard to mitigate the risk: teaching our staff about the damage these fluids can cause, training them to replace fuel caps, and refill only on paved surfaces. Nevertheless, when something like this happens it is very depressing.

Given most of the damage is small drops and small lines, we will monitor, but likely let the grass heal itself. Depending on the severity of the damage when leads occur, sometimes we may lay new sod to partially or entirely replace the damage. At other times we may let the healing occur naturally. We could sod these spots out as well, but the work to get such small pieces of sod to fit in nicely and play well is difficult. Also, with the stretch of very warm and very dry weather we are in, keeping the small pieces of new sod alive would be very difficult and require lots of man hours.

When you are out over the next few weeks you will see the damage. Just know that we are aware, and we do work hard to prevent these accidents from happening.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

 

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