6 Green Surround Changes

A few years back we removed the mound at the back left of 13 green, this was done to create a better environment for the green.  Airflow and sunlight are very important with having successful greens, especially at the heights of cut that we maintain our greens.  This fall we addressed the mounds at the back of 6 green.  Again, this has been done to create a better environment for that green, especially the back 1/3^rd of the 6^th green. 

View of new run off area looking from 7 tee to 6 green

View of new run off area looking from 6 green to 7 tee

The mounds to the back of the 6^th green created a few unfavorable conditions.  First off, the mounds blocked any bit of wind that made its way through the brush to the south/southwest of the green.  These mounds also pushed water from rainfall down onto the back of the green, when our goal is to get water off greens.  To create a better micro-environment these mounds were removed to remedy the above mentioned issues.  Along with the removal of the mounds some select removal of brush and trees were done.  Sunlight is necessary for turf to carry out its necessary life functions like respiration and photosynthesis.  The back portion of the 6^th green receives very limited amounts of light throughout the day.

 

To add a little flare to the project we made some green surround adjustments.  After removing the mounds we were creative with adding a back left roll off area which now ties into the 7^th tee.  The roll off area is the area of bare soil here in the pictures.  This spring we will be squaring off and squaring and realigning tees throughout the course, this sod will be used for the roll off area.  Once established it will be maintained to a the height of cut as our approaches.  We don’t have many areas like this on the course but through consultation with Mark Mungeam, course Architect; we thought this would be a neat addition.  The addition of this area makes for some precise shots approaching this green, especially middle left and back left pin locations.

This has been the third installment regarding fall and winter projects.  Coming in the near future will be the progress on the berm along the 5^th hole and the berm added to the left of the 6^th fairway by the 3^rd tee.  Then lastly we’ll round off with annual tree health and maintenance.  We greatly appreciate your attention as I know everyone cares for the course and would like to be informed with what’s taking place.