We've been sodding worn areas in the rough over the past couple of weeks to improve the aesthetics and playability of the courses. The excessive rainfall the past two years has led to ruts and low spots from carts and mowing equipment, which only get worse unless repaired. We're using leftover rough sod from the driving range tee project that is 100% Kentucky Bluegrass. This turf is a better choice for the rough because of it's deep rooting, reduced water requirement, consistent texture, and great color. It's a noticeable contrast to our existing rough which is a hodgepodge of Perennial Ryegrass, Creeping Bentgrass and Annual Bluegrass.
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| Worn areas in the intermediate rough marked for repair. |
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| Worn areas repaired with Kentucky Bluegrass sod. |
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| Area below Grove 8 fairway bunker continued to erode with every thunderstorm. In bad storms the bunker sand would wash onto the fairway and was reducing turf quality. |
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| The bunker edge was re-established with thin, flexible wood panels that would provide a smooth curve. The next step was to build up the eroded area with screened topsoil to provide a stable base for the new sod. |
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| Here's a better look at the re-established edge. The new piece of sod was used as a guide to determine how much topsoil to add to achieve the final grade. |
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| The finished product is a huge improvement! |
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