Irrigation leaks

Since the rain the last couple of days we are able to shut down the Irrigation system  and work on some leaks. The problem for most of the leaks are the foot valves in the sprinkler heads. The rubber gasket breaks down and the heads start to weep.

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Old

                                                                                         The other leaks that we have are a couple of quick couplers that we use to hand water the greens with are leaking and we are replacing those as well.

Edging Bunkers

We are putting that nice edge back on the bunkers. It adds a nice touch.
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                                              AFTER

Getting ready for sod

We are sod prepping some areas and should have sod on the ground Tuesday.  We are just about done with the new forward tee on #2. We are also working around the green on #15. We will also be building a new forward tee on #15. All of this should be sodded early next week. Keep in touch with the blog as we will be sodding more areas throughout these warmer months.

Pumphouse repair

I would like to thank Bob Burke and DZ once again for another repair to the course. They have been repairing the exterior of the pump house that has degraded over the years. This repair was needed and we do not have the tools at the shop to do these kind of projects .  It is a huge benefit  to us that these two gentlemen are eager to help.  Thanks again and job well done.

Light aerifying

We are doing a light aerification and topdressing to open the greens for better water absorption. The holes are small as you can see in the first picture and the topdressing is light. This process should be unnoticeable in a couple of days.

Bunker project

We have started on repairing the bunkers that hold water. We will do the green side bunkers first then move to the fairways. The process is to remove the gravel and contaminated sand. Then clean or replace the pipe. Backfill gravel and add new sand. If you find yourself in a bunker that is being repaired consider the whole bunker as ground under repair .

Projects

We are a little more than half way done putting in new pine straw in the pine mulch beds around the course. Once we finish we will move on to the bunkers, we will starts with the ones that hold water and repair the drainage and backfill with sand. Then we will fill the green side bunkers that are low. After that we will address #5 cart path with erosion control and concrete. Then we will haul dirt for the ladies  tee boxes and eroded drain inlets.