Bunker work continued

The bunker work continues on #6 and #8. We have installed the sand on each and continue to place sod over the bare ground.

Bunkers on #7 and #11

The Better Billy Bunkers on #7 and #11 are finally finished. I hope everyone enjoys the new sand and bunker technology. Thank you for your patience!!!!

Winter weeds

The warm winter has allowed a few weeds to penetrate our fall Pre-emergent application. The left side of the 8th fairway is one of warmest areas of the golf course due to increased sun light. Today we spot sprayed the entire golf course with products that will take care of Poa Annua and winter broadleaf weeds. The first picture is an example of the weeds and the second picture is Gary applying the herbicides.

#7 Bunker pictures

Continued work at #8

We are finalizing the drainage on #8. You will see us installing the rock by hand to limit contamination.

Sand in the bunker!!!

There is finally sand in the bunker at #7! We still need to pack and possibly add more sand. Please still play the bunker as ground under repair!!

Finally....

Continued Drainage on #8

The following pictures depict our work today....drainage cut in on the left bunker, cutting in the drainage on the right bunker and trying to smooth out wet dirt!

#8 drainage

We are putting drainage in on #8 bunker today.... It's partially frozen and wet but we are moving in the right direction

Bunker Update

Today is the final day of Tim Liddy and Dave Axland forming the new bunkers on #6 and #8 fairway.  From here, your Golf Course Maintenance Team will add the necessary drainage, prepare the area for sod and install the sand.  The following pictures were taken this morning.

Tim Liddy making the final preparations on #6

Dave Axland and PACC Crew rough grading #8

Dave Axland on the Backhoe and our Team shaping the bunkers as Tim Liddy (in the red hat) oversees the work.

Grass taken from the spots on #6 and #8 was utilized on the right hand side of #18.

#6 and #8 Rough Grade

#6

#6

#8

#8

If you are out on the golf course today, you can see how the bunkers are starting to form on #8

#6 bunker

Bunker work continues

Day three....

New Bunkers!

Anyone who played today probably noticedsomething different on #6 and #8 fairway.  Those bare areas will be the site of new bunkers.  The following is a synopsis sent to the Greens Committee in accordance with  Mr. Liddy's overall vision for the golf course.


"#6 – With a short Par five, I envision another bunker on the left side of the fairway to protect the best approach angle into the green. Coming into the green from the left is much easier, so I am protecting par by forcing the golfer to go right, where access is much harder. The second shot will either be to a small lay-up area or going for the green in two, where the golfer will have to negotiate a large tree, bunkers and a green complex not forgiving of errant long iron shots.

#8 – Another Par five that the golfer will have to adjust the second shot away from a new fairway bunker on the right. The current hole is played to a wide open second shot that has limited penalty or strategy. I envision a bunker that forces the player to either clear the hazard and lie closer to the green in two or lay-up for a longer third shot into the green.

During my trip I will walk the property with Superintendent Matt Boyce and look at the current bunkers to see if there are ways to improve the playability or accessibility while I am on-site at the Princess Anne."

Tim Liddy

The projected timeline will call for construction this week....drainage, new sod and sand to come next week.

#8 Fairway

#8 Fairway

#6 Fairway

#6 Fairway

Welcome Carol Temple and Susan Wight

Carol Temple and Susan Wight were our guests in the maintenance facility last week for a Meet and Greet! They had the opportunity to share their thoughts on the conditioning of the golf course. We appreciate their insight and time!

Greens update

Check out what the greens are running today and if we mowed or not on Twitter at MattBoyce@paccgcm....