Bunker Rennovation Update: Polymer

Fleetwood has begun to spray the Better Billy Bunker polymer.

 

 

The polymer will need 24 hours in order to bind with the gravel properly and any disruption of the gravel could compromise its integrity. We have temporarily closed off some greens that have bunkers that have been recently sprayed in order to prevent any accidental damage to the new liner. We have cut temporary cups on these holes that will only be there as long as it takes for the polymer to bind properly.



Bunker Renovation Update: Gravel

Fleetwood has begun to line our bunkers with gravel.



#12 right side bunker

Each bunker will be lined with two inches of gravel. The gravel will be sprayed with the Better Billy Bunker polymer which will bind it together. This will form the new liner for our bunkers. Fleetwood currently has seven bunkers lined with gravel. The gravel needs to be completely dry before the polymer can be sprayed and because of this the completion date for the project is somewhat weather pending. Any inclement weather will slightly delay the completion of the project.



Ground Broken on the Bunker Rennovation Project

Fleetwood Services has broken ground on our bunker rennovation!

 

#12 left greenside bunker

They will begin by removing the old sand, drainage, and liner from the bunkers.

 



#12 right greenside bunker

 

They will then add and compact new fill to grade the bunker.

#12 left greenside bunker

After the bunker is graded they will dig new drainage lines.

 

#12 left greenside bunker

The new liner will consist of two inches of gravel bonded by the Better Billy Bunker Liner. We will be maintaining 4 inches of sand on the bases and two inches on the faces creating a continuous lip around the bunker edge. 



Bunker Renovation

We are very excited about our greenside bunker renovation scheduled to begin Monday November 4th.  The bunkers will be renovated using the latest in bunker liner technology.  The bunker lining system that will be installed is The Better Billy Bunker system.  For step by step information about this bunker lining process please visit this link http://billybunker.com/the-better-method/

Please browse the rest of the Billy Bunker website to see testimonials as well as a client list of other golf courses that have the Better Billy Bunker liner system.

As the renovation progresses we will provide pictures and regular updates. 

Tree Work Oct '13

We have recently began tree work on holes #3 and #4.

Tree on the right side of #3

The work will be centered around limbing certain trees that have limbs encroaching over fairways and taking down other trees that have become saftey hazards.

 

This work will continue through out the fall and winter. We will also be thinning out areas around the driving range nets in order to prevent further damage from encroaching limbs.

#14 Gold Tee Germination

 

#14 Gold Tee had begun to germinate!

 

 

We have cut the seedlings twice and plan to topdress the tee very soon.

 

 

The tee will be begin to fill in as it matures.

 



Verticutting Approaches

Last week we verticut the approaches on the golf course.

Short Game approach being verticut

 

Verticutting is the process of cutting grass with vertical blades in order to remove thatch. This type of cut also helps to stand the grass upright in order to facilitate a better cut.

 

 

Verticutting regularly will help to provide a healthier playing surface. When we remove thatch from the profile of the plant, we reduce the chances of disease infiltration. Verticutting also helps to provide a more dense and consistent playing surface.

 

 

The above picture shows how substantial the amount of thatch removed is.