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While tree removals and pruning are the exciting part of our winter, the most labor-intensive as well as tedious part for the agronomy team is the clean-up. All tree work debris is staged near cart paths and readily accessible areas for us to process through a woodchipper. The process of chipping takes 2 weeks to cover the entire golf course from 3 months’ worth of debris. Any large tree logs that can't be chipped are hauled off the property. Pictured below is a before and after picture of the 6th hole to show the extent of how much debris we have on the course. This hole took us the better part of a day to chip all our tree removals and pruning debris. Once we wrap up our tree clean-up, the prep for course-wide clean-up begins.

One area that we have been working on throughout the winter is the space between the 5th and 11th holes. We are working on opening vistas between the two holes. This will create a better view and provide an opportunity to find those errant golf shots. This will also allow better airflow which will improve turf health. Below is a before and after photo of the clearing between the 11th and 5th holes.

We are looking forward to welcoming you back on the golf course soon for the start of our golf season!

Best,

Craig Sullivan

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