Restoration Update-August 10th

This week our team have placed white flags/paint and signs outlining some of the changes that will occur on the 16th Hole. The updated rendering is located on the Pro Shop porch and a sign is located at teeing locations. Hole #16

Par 4
Ross: 318
Blue: 310
Green: 285
Silver: 273
Gold: 239

A. Move the tees back to their original location
making the hole a dogleg right as opposed to a
straight hole.

B. Add forward tee at such an angle that forward
tee players don’t have a forced carry over the
interior hazards on the dogleg.

C. Restore Ross’ fairway bunkering to challenge
shots of varying lengths off the tee. Many
bunkers will be raised mounds with sandy faces
as is seen elsewhere throughout the course.

D. Push fairway left to the precipice of the ridge
further emphasizing the dogleg and strategic
interest of the hole.

E. Expand the green forward to bring back the intimidating
false front that once existed. Rebuild
the bunkers to sit below the putting surface
making the green feel even more perched.

Other Initiatives:

• Tree Removal continues on the left side of 13 opening views down to #6 and improving light to the 7th tees

• Non-Selective herbicide applications to multiple areas on the course in preparation of Fine Fescue seeding this month

• Bryan Miller and the Horticulture team have been planting trees and shrubs on Holes 1,2,5 and practice range for added visual and sound screening. These trees have been selected for the longterm with size, species and specific location to enhance the natural environment. 

New plantings along practice range 

Thanks for your questions and feedback.

Pat O'Brien

Grounds Superintendent 

Herbicide Applications to New Fine Fescue Areas/Bermuda Grass#4 hillside

 The golf course will be closed to all play Monday August 5th,  while the Grounds team makes herbicide applications to the new fine fescue and Bermuda grass on the hillside of #4. These applications will be made 10-14 days apart followed by seeding shortly there-after. This timing is ideal for herbicide uptake and seeding window in August. The closure is required to allow the herbicide to dry and not be tracked to fine turf areas of greens, tees and fairways.  The areas of application are noted in red in the photo below. 

Thanks for your patience.