Updated Forecast 3/31

Willow Trees Between Holes #1 and #6 and Late Season Snow

This winter we lost two willow trees that were at the ponds edge between holes #1 and #6. Willow trees are notorious for having shallow root systems and the combination of heavy, wet snow and high winds proved to be more than they could bear. We will clean up the trees as soon as we are able.

Spring is a fickle thing in New England. The new weather forecast for this weekend is predicting 3-5 inches of unwanted snow for the Ipswich area. This will once again coat our golf course in a thick layer of can't play golf.

Think warm thoughts everyone.

Tree Work #12

We are in the process of taking several trees down on the 12th hole. The trees that are being taken down are blocking sunlight to the right side of the fairway. They are also restricting air movement to the same portion of the fairways which hinders the rate at which it dries out. These conditions have been causing the decline of the turf quality on the right side of the fairway.

When the removal of the trees is complete the average turf condition of the fairway on the 12th hole should improve substantially.

#12 before

#12 after

The process will continue through the winter.