Although #9 is a beautiful golf hole, it can be difficult to
carry the water, especially for higher handicappers or shorter hitters. There
are very few landing areas other than the green at which to aim. After several
discussions at Golf Committee meetings, and hearing feedback from golfers, a
plan was set to build a new tee that would shorten #9 considerably.
The same company that does our fairway aeration was
contracted to construct the new tee as well. We also timed the work for the
same week as aeration. Being closed worked out perfectly, with no interruptions
from golfers playing through. The crew was able to complete the entire project
start to finish in one day.
Thinking back to Master Plan construction, late summer is an
ideal time to sod Bermuda grass. Soil temperatures are high, air temperatures
are high during the day and overnight, and there is usually ample moisture from
thunderstorms. All of this combines to allow the new sod to knit down to the soil
in 3-4 days and that was exactly the case on the new tee. Once the sod was
stable, we applied some sand to the top of the tee and smoothed it around to help
level any bumps from construction. Within another 5-7 days the tee is ready to
open- we opened this new tee 10 days after it was built.
While it was a relatively small scope of work, the overall
impact will be great. One of the nicer holes on our course will now also be
more reachable for a greater percentage of our membership.
Etiquette Reminder of the Month
Please be conscious to not cut corners with your golf cart.
The inside edges of turns are easily worn out after repeated traffic.
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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