Making Headway with more Cooperative Weather

In case you were wondering, it is in fact the end of April and not the beginning of March.  The weather has been challenging but we've finally had a cooperative stretch to complete the construction of the seventh tee.  From the initial demolition of the old tee, to constructing the sub-base, piping in new irrigation, finish grading the six inches of tee mix (a sandy soil mixture), to finally sodding the tee and banks, the seventh tee has been completed.  It's been an arduous process dealing with unruly weather but the crew worked hard when weather permitted to provide a finished product that we are quite pleased with.  The new tee is more than double the square footage as the old tee, greatly aiding in dispersing wear and tear throughout the season as well as providing a greater range of shot lengths.  We have also begun the process of planting new trees to replace the trees damaged by super storm Sandy. Trees have been added on the right side of the 8th fairway and between holes 10 and 11.  Additional trees are scheduled for delivery this coming week and will be planted on the right side of the 9th fairway.  The trees removed were primarily white pines and Norway maples.  The new trees are red oaks as well as red maples, trees with more landscape value that will add great aesthetic value to the course.  Things continue to take shape as slightly warmer weather and longer days are beginning to help inject some life into the course.

    Using a plate compactor to aid with the addition of six inches of a sandy tee mix.

Putting the finish grade on the seventh tee in
 preparation for sod.

Completion of the seventh tee surface.

Addition of five viburnum behind the sixteenth tee to
provide a barrier from the tenth green.

Addition of Red Maples on the right side of the eleventh
fairway, replacing less desirable plant species.