#15 Creek Work

Work began on 11/5 reshaping the creek that had eroded dangerously close to the cart path. Our contractor spent 7 days excavating, installing a larger pipe, and adding 10 truck loads or 270 tons of rock. Once he was finished our staff prepped and sodded the work site. Below are before, during and after pics.

Before


 

Banks being sloped

Rock being added

Finishing touches

Bunker Sand Additions

Over the past couple of years the sand depths had become critically low. Without enough sand it is extremely difficult to maintain playable and maintenance friendly bunkers. Although we hand rake bunkers on a daily bases, following heavy rain events it is necessary to use the bunker machine to repair them. During this process a push blade and plow is used to redistribute sand. If sand levels are low the machine grabs and tears the fabric lining the bottom.

Last month 8 truck loads or 205 tons of sand were added. Our goal of filling them to proper levels has been accomplished. Remember that it will take several months for the sand to settle. During this time you will see an increase in plugged balls.