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HGCC In The Know

 As 2021 is winding down here is a recap of what the golf course crew has been doing this Fall/Winter:


Leaves started to fall late this year and the course cleanup has taken a few weeks to complete, but the crew has done an outstanding job keeping things clean for the golfers that have continued to play with mild temperatures.

                                                                                                                                                         


As we prepare for the 2022 season we look for ways that will improve playability and enjoyment with small projects that make a dramatic impact. Two of these projects are happening on Hole 6! 

As you walk up to the tee and get ready to let'er rip, you will notice a tee expansion/improvement on the back tee. This tee complex will receive a major renovation down the road, but the current upgrade we started this last week will pay huge dividends in the now.  Turf quality was poor from tree competition, lack of size, increased play, and a non level surface.  Tree pruning to allow air movement and sunlight to reach the upper back  pad, removal of existing surface, grading for usable space, and finally sod will provide a much more desirable tee for 2022.                      

                                                                      

             

             


As you prepare to hit your approach to the green on 6 you will notice a much deeper green! In looking back to the original green shape by Mr. Diddle/Mr. Park, and in conjunction with current golf course architect, Mr. Kern, we recaptured nearly 1000sq ft of green and apron space. This will allow for about a half dozen more pin locations and help improve the overall quality and interest of the putting surface. We look forward to this new area of the green to be in play late spring/early summer.

                                   

                                   

                           

                                  

                           

                                   

         

                                                


We look forward to the winter as we can attack small projects like these as we continue to prepare our equipment fleet and course materials for the next golf season. Be on the look out for our next blog that will feature root pruning of trees; produces better turf quality with reduced water requirements on select fairway and tee perimeters.

We would like to thank everyone for a great 2021 and wish all of you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year!

Ryan, Chris, and the golf course agronomy staff















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