#12 and #14 greens were reconstructed this winter and resodded with Creeping Bentgrass, from a Sod Farm about 20 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. Anytime a green is rebuilt over the winter season, there is always uncertainty as to when will the putting greens be ready for play. Will we need to use temporary greens for a period time, during the spring? Or, will golfers have to skip the holes for a period of time, after the course opens in April?
I'm here to officially say, there will be no delay in opening the 12th and 14th holes this spring. Both putting greens will be open to play on April 11th along with the other 16 greens and will be in similar condition. Our aerification program was only minimally disruptive this spring, meaning the greens will be more playable compared to year's past. Studies on our root zone and organic layer show that we are in great shape and the performance of the greens, based on the physical properties, is outstanding.
A great sod source and solid (and patient) agronomics will allow these greens to open at the same time as the rest of the golf course!