Steady Progress, Eyes on the Finish Line

#13 Fairway 

As we move through early May, the golf course continues to take shape with steady progress across all areas. While cooler temperatures have slowed turf growth, our focus remains on finishing details and positioning the course for the final phase of establishment.

Bunker shaping is ongoing on holes 1, 17, 18, and 2. Tyler Rae will be on site this afternoon to review and approve the final bunker shaping, marking an important step as we bring these features to completion.

Tee construction is now complete on holes 12, 13, and 17, and all have been fully sodded. Our team continues fine fescue seeding, including areas left of #8, while also completing aeration of approaches to promote rooting and long-term surface consistency. Weed control applications are ongoing across bunker faces and fine fescue areas, alongside fertilization of the rough to support establishment.

#13 Tees- Newly Sodded 

#18-Bunkers Forming 

We are now down to approximately one acre of Zoysia remaining to be laid, primarily on hole 13. Over the next 10 days, we anticipate completing the final rough sodding, a significant milestone as we near the finish.

McDonald & Sons has brought in an additional crew to increase manpower as we push through these final stages.

The Practice Area will open on May 12th and will feature a new synthetic hitting line. The facility will be closed on Mondays. As it becomes available, we kindly ask that members avoid walking up bunker faces and instead use low entry and exit points to protect these establishing areas. Our team will complete the range tee field once the remaining Zoysia is harvested for bunker faces.

Turf growth across all surfaces has been slower due to the recent stretch of cooler weather. Zoysia, in particular, requires sustained warmth—more typical of July conditions—to fully knit and establish. As temperatures rise, we expect to see continued improvement in density and recovery.

The Grounds team, along with McDonald & Sons, continue to finish strong. We appreciate the effort and coordination from everyone involved as we push toward reopening.

Please join us this evening at 5:30 PM for our Member Education Meeting, where agronomist Adam Moeller will discuss the current state of the golf course and what to expect in the coming weeks.

There is a great deal of progress behind us and a focused push ahead. Thank you for your continued support.

Thanks again for the questions and feedback.

Pat O'Brien

Grounds Superintendent 

Member Education Meeting May 7th

 

Member Education Meeting – May 7

5:30 PM | Clubhouse | Members Only

As we approach reopening, we encourage members to attend an evening focused on the restoration and what to expect this season.

We are pleased to welcome Adam Moeller, founder of Moeller Consulting, LLC and former USGA agronomist with over 30 years of experience. He has consulted with more than 370 courses worldwide and helped prepare over 20 USGA championships, including multiple U.S. Opens and the Solheim Cup.

Topics will include:

• Course establishment following restoration
• Importance of early-season maintenance
• Expected playing conditions during opening
• Steps being taken for long-term turf health

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you.

Pat O'Brien 

Grounds Superintendent