January 29, 2014 Golf Course Update

Shaping occurring at #2 green complex.

Assistant Superintendent, Dane Alexander, standing next to previous 60" lake connector on #2.

Earthwork occurring on #3 fairway.

On the right, waste bunker development has started.

Tee complex development at #10.

#18 green being prepared for drainage installation.

A closeup of the proposed drainage lines on #18 green. 

Irrigation installation occurring at #10 green. 

The irrigation main line being installed at golf hole #11. 

An "In the Trench" view of the irrigation main line installation. 

A beautiful view down #12 golf hole. 

Green-side bunker development at #15 green complex.

#14 tee complex in the foreground with #13 green in the background. 

A panoramic view of #13 and #14 golf holes. 

Pete Dye Visits The Ford Plantation

Winter covers will be deployed today on January 6, 2014

Winter covers will be deployed today on January 6, 2014. In addition, it is possible that we will experience a substantial frost delay at the Main House Practice Facility.  

Covering greens is a common practice done on ultradwarf putting greens during the winter months. This process helps our greens hold heat in the soil profile, prevents plant desiccation and protects turfgrass plants against extreme cold temperatures and wind.

We will deploy covers today at 1:30 PM and more than likely remove them on Wednesday morning, after the extreme cold temperatures have subsided. The practice facility green will be covered for the next 2 days.

We will communicate with the golf shop before we uncover the practice facility green.

Please contact the golf shop with any questions you may have.