We wanted to share some of the process with the introduction of the wood chips in and around the golf course. If you have been out lately, you have seen not only the work going on, but the progression and improvements to the course and playing areas.
We started on October 15 and plan to be completed by mid to late December. To date, we have removed 4 acres of turf, which is 5% of irrigated turf on the property. By completion, we plan to remove an additional 4 acres of turf, totaling 10% of irrigated turf on the property.
The main goal is to reduce our demand for water and continue beautification by reintroducing native trees and shrubs. We have already begun on holes 1-9 with Sycamores, Oaks, Lemonade berry, and Toyon.
In order to limit disruptions to players, we are altering starts between tees 1 and 10. This should give the crews more time to complete their work before any play catches up to them.
New DG paths have been constructed in the newly created wood chip areas around holes 8/9, 9, 10/1, and 13/15 to help golfers traverse between holes. Please use the designated DG pathways and please do not drive though the wood chip areas.
If your ball should land in the newly created wood chip area, you are entitled to a free drop, with out penalty at your nearest point of relief.
We have taken advantage of some of the healthy Bermuda grass areas slated for removal and patched weaker turf areas on the course. You will notice some of the new Bermuda grass around the greens and fairway bunker areas. Having the ability to transplant healthy Bermuda grass has allowed for huge strides forward as we continue to transition the roughs to drought tolerant Bermuda grass for the coming years.
Below are images from our current wood chip installation process.
