Topdressing Fairways

Due to a number of factors our fairway topdressing program has been slowed this year.  Two weeks ago we became fully operational and the program on fairways is going strong.  Last week marked the first application of sand for the fairways on holes 9, 11, 15 & 17.  #4 was also topdressed for the second time since last fall.  

The success of the program on #6 fairway has encouraged us to expand it to include other fairways that suffer from soft conditions after rain events.  The before mentioned fairways have been identified as the ones in most need of a sand cap and will be topdressed on a regular basis.  The goal is 5 applications per fairway, per year at 10 tons/acre.   

Currently, we topdress: 

• All greens (biweekly)
• The chipping areas on #1 green, #8 green & #14 green (once a month)
• The approaches on holes 4-10 & 17 (once a month)
• The tees on holes 5-8 (once a month)

New Water Main

The Shakespeare House's water supply has been leaking for the past few months and before it gets worse or even blows we decided to install a new one.  To limit the disruption we chose to have the new 2" water line installed by a directional borer.

The old water line goes through the front lawn of the clubhouse.  The new line travels to the turnaround and 90's directly underneath the Bard's room.  This work was done last Thursday and Friday.  The plumbing will take place today to hook up the new service.

The pit near the flagpole is where the near water line begins and due to the age of the components we will be having a plumber install new valves and piping.  The walls of the pit will also be replaced.  As you can see they are in disrepair.