Big Catch!

This past weekend, Colbin Cook, grandson of member, Bill Cook, caught this 6lb 8oz largemouth bass on Club Lake!  What a catch!  

Tuesday

On #12, we are resodding a portion of the approach that never established adequately during the #12 green project.  This is the best way to repair this and the quickest.

On #10, you probably noticed we renovated the cart bridge at the end of the fairway. This morning, we are also resetting the concrete lattice blocks to make the transition smother.  The area has also been reseeded to establish more turf that will cover the concrete over time.  

7-Day Forecast

 

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#10 Bridge

Our repairs to the cart bridge on #10 are complete after installing the curbing this morning.  Next, we'll allow the treated lumber to adequately dry and then apply a dark stain to allow the bridge to blend more into the surroundings.

The Farm

In a couple weeks, we should have a nice little selections of different vegetables.  There is a bed of spring mix lettuce that is about ready in addition to plenty of herbs.  We'll have a wide selection of cut flowers you're welcome to this year as well.  Feel free to stop by- bring your own shears and a bag to carry your harvest away!  Unfortunately, on a few crops like green beans, the deer have been having a field day!

Thursday

Thursday of Camp week is always a lot of fun because we take all the groups on a tractor ride across the golf course.  It's one of the few times during the week the campers and counselors get to sit dawn and relax for about 45 minutes!  It always seems to be a favorite of the kids.

At the practice facility, we experienced an irrigation leak in the field.  It was discovered after a large "turf bubble" formed below the grass.  This happens when water accumulates between the soil and the turf, separating the two.  It's like walking on a big water bed!

Tropical Storm Thursday Night

It's looking like a couple inches of rain is on the way for Thursday night into Friday!

#13 Rainshed

 

On #13, we are working to make the new rain shelter look a little more natural in that setting.  Unfortunately the ground wasn't properly leveled prior to construction, causing the railings to be mounted entirely too high.  It just looked out of place.  Between the landscaping and the earth work, I think we are able to make this look like it fits in.

Phase I Compete

 

Phase I of the dam project is officially complete!  The lake is now being filled back up and I suspect by tomorrow, water will be flowing over the dam.  Your patience of this project is much appreciated! 

Dam Concrete Poured

 

Despite the afternoon shower, 22 cubic yards of concrete have been poured to encase the new drain valve.  Tomorrow, the forms will be removed and the following day, the lake level should be back to normal.  This completes phase one of the dam work.  Phase 2 is scheduled to begin by December 1st and will involve draining the entire lake.

#11 Approach

 

#11 approach has turned into a challenge this year.  The approach sits on solid rock, about 8-10" below the surface.  Water has been surfacing at different locations, leading to a soft playing surface that is easily scalped.  Rather than wait until the off-season, I think it is important to address the issue now by installing sub- surface drainage, to catch the water before it gets above ground.  If you see us digging drainage trenches on this approach, this is what we are repairing.  

Monday

 

The new valve has been installed on the dam and the forms are set and ready for concrete.  We have a concrete pour scheduled for today.  Weather permitting, the lake will be be back to full capacity by Wednesday or Thursday.  The forecast is looking a little suspect at this point with rain in the forecast everyday this week.

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#13 Rainshed

Now that the new rain shelter on #13 in constructed and complete, we are working to screen the structure in order to make it blend in a little more to the environment.