On the course Winter 2019/20

2019/2020 Winter Work

Winter Greens Prep:

–        Completed Snow mold applications to all Greens

–        Two topdressing applications completed as of December

–        Sod Cut surface drainage channels on holes 4, 5 & 17 to aid in the removal of surface water and prevent ice cover.

-  Will install subsurface drainage in these areas like process completed on #8.

–        Opened subsurface drain lines on 8 and 9 using gravel channels to assist in surface drainage

–        Installed supplementary 4” subsurface drainage to the back right of #8 green and basin in surrounding rough to aid in removal of excess water.  Drainage system is independent from existing 2” XGD greens drainage which had improved the area but required additional support for the large volume of water that collects in the area.

–        Will complete additional chlorothalonil and topdressing application to greens during next appropriate weather window to aid in winter disease and desiccation pressure.

9^th Tee Project:

–        Stripped contaminated primary rough and regraded tee complex and bed.  Seeded with a blend of Turf type tall fescue and rye grass.

–        Removed all plant material in existing bed and repurposed in other areas including moving hollies to screen tennis courts, path to pub patio and moved Dwarf Maple to front entrance.

–        Planted 100 privet shrubs to serve as screening for parking lot.

–        Added 6 yards of distance to tee box using bentgrass sod from 7 tee.

7^th Tee Project:

–        Squared and fixed alignment of existing forward tee.  Regraded and seeded surround.

–        Constructed new forward tee box using existing bentgrass sod from 7 tee.

–        Will continue work to divide, re-align and square other existing tee boxes.

Leaf Removal:

–        New Ventrac Vac system has greatly improved leaf removal process.

–        Continue to have a positive relationship with City of Shaker Maintenance officials who are removing our collected leaf and small yard waste left on course perimeter at no expense.

Winter Traffic Diversion:

–        Used stakes and ropes to mark greens and temporary pins in approaches.

–        Installed silt fence around trouble greens where the public ignored the ropes and stakes and went on our putting greens. Holes #13,16,17,10

18^th Tee Bed Renovation Project:

–        Removed overgrown shrubs that were in poor health

–        Reshaped bed to complement existing brick pad and bench

–        Installed low maintenance perennial plants, will supplement with additional plantings when spring availability allows.

Parkland Privet screening:

–        Obtained an additional 100 privet shrubs at discounted rate in late fall.

–        Planted to screen parkland from 1 green complex and back of #2 pro tee after removing hedges that were ill suited for the area and objective.

–        Repaired access gate to allow tree lawn access to dump leaves/waste.

Tree Work:

–        Acquired dump trailer allowing us to haul/dump logs off site at no additional fee.  Had previously required organic dumpsters ($400 ea.) to remove materials.  2 or 3 small trees per dumpster, large trees were requiring multiple dumpsters.  This will allow us to continue to complete majority of tree work in house including work that had been quoted out to insurance from storm damage in late August and additional damage from Thanksgiving windstorm.

–        Storm cleanup completed progress:

–        9 entire trees (3 at shop, 1 at paddle, 1 each on holes 1, 12, 14, 15, 17)

–        Heavy debris on 2, 3, 5, 7, 14, 17

–        Cleaned debris along Parkland Road along hole 15

–        Remove uprooted stump #1 tee

–        Remaining Storm Damage

–        Removed damaged maple on 10 green complex

–        Removed fallen limbs along hillside of 15 green complex

–        Trees identified this season and removed this winter

–        Completed spruce at range, 1 of 2 spruces on 10, dead pear on 5, 2 dead maples on 3.

–        Remaining dead tree removals (10 remaining)

–        #2 tee (1 sm.), #3 perimeter (2 med.), #4 Cart path, #5 tee (lrg. dead ash), #6 tee (sm. Spruce), Range (Lrg. Dead Ash), #10 (Lrg. Spruce), #17(Lrg. Buckeye and broken tree), #10 Perimeter/Green (Large Elm may need outsourced due to power lines)

–        Will schedule stump grinding when tree work is completed, soil and seed turf type tall fescue.

Clubhouse and Common Grounds:

–        Front of clubhouse including tennis courts thoroughly cleaned in December.  (March last year)

–        Removed overgrown spruce trees by loading dock and limbed up maple for aesthetics and to keep trees off clubhouse roof.  Will install fence screening at electrical box.

–        Starting to edge all paths and beds around the clubhouse and front entrance.

–        Designed flower plantings for Clubhouse and front entrance and contacted supplier of material.

Golf Course Accessories (Ongoing Seasonal Maintenance):

–        Sand, clean and paint inventory of traffic signs and stakes and hazard stakes.

–        Sand, paint and repair ball washers and bases

–        Repair and paint Water Cooler stands

–        Clean and Paint (Plasti-Dip)  tee markers

–        Clean, repair and construct new traffic blocks and curbs

Scheduled for Completion:

–        #2 Rear Green-side Bunker – eliminate far left side outcrop.  Repair drainage and backfill with soil and seed.  Will Return bottom edge of bunker to its original location.

–        #11 tee – Use existing sod on 7 tee to add more teeing surface to 11 tees.

–        Use current supply of soil to begin global objective of leveling low drain lines in primary rough.

–        Use existing inventory of pavers to enhance water cooler stands and select bench areas.

–        Will re-assess the overall health and need for damaged rain shelter on 3 and evaluate if the best action is repair or removal.

Cart Paths:

–        Use millings to repair potholes and repair existing paths.  #17/#18 priority.

–        Install Cart path using millings on #5 tee

–        Install Cart path using millings on #7 tee

–        Extend cart path further up right side of 2 fairway.  Run drain line to french drain to alleviate wet spot in primary rough at start of fairway.

–        Remove red brick on #6 cart path and establish turf

Bridge Repair:

–        We need to lift the walking bridge on #6 and reset the load bearing columns which have begun to sink in order to level the bridge.

–        Repair a few distressed boards on the large bridge crossing to #15 tee.

Shop Improvements:

-          Repaired and installed new posts and panels #8 side of Grounds building

–        Continue to work to clear debris, level and grade rear of shop using existing materials.

–        Completed improvements to irrigation and equipment room including re-wiring for additional outlets and lighting.

–        Cleaning, repair and organization of Chemical Storage facility to comply with EPA inspection regulations.

–        Clean gutters and remove storm debris from roof.  Need to tar roof above set up room to quell leaking and repair interior sections of water damaged ceiling inside.

Paddle

-          Repaired light on court 1

-          Repaired key fab button and electric to door heading towards cart barn

-          Repaired timers for natural gas heaters

-          Continuing to monitor and clear courts of snow and debris

-          Repaired natural gas heater that has been broke for 3 years

Equipment

-          All equipment is being serviced according to manufacturer’s guidelines