Bird Boxes

Did you know that there are over 20 blue bird boxes on the front 9 of the golf course? As a matter of fact, the blue bird boxes have been in their current positions for years. Part of the GCM departments winter-time operations is to service these boxes and ensure that they are still functional. Many boxes get damaged from storms or simply do not function properly after their useful life cycle has expired. When servicing boxes is necessary, GCM uses extreme care if any residents have taken refuge during these cold temperature periods.

TFP employees constructing new boxes to replace damaged boxes in the field

Brian has a real eye for detail when it comes to bird box construction

Employee Bernie watches Brian make the saw cuts to this recycled wood we collected from the recent construction project. All materials used for the construction of the replacement boxes is recycled. Bernie is the bird box assembly man in this operation.

Tree Planting

Over the next week, GCM will be installing 20 new trees to the golf course grounds. This effort is one of several ongoing programs that will help the club achieve Audubon Certification. The trees being installed are:
The Easter Redbud
The Saucer Magnolia
The White Dogwood
Here are few photographs of the installation.  

20 trees were delivered this week to the GCM operations center

An auger is used to ease the installation

The staff carefully places the trees in position

Back-filling and leveling in performed manually. 

Employee Randy on the left helps Second Assistant Justin Lumpkin with staking the trees

Justin secures the anchors to the ground

Randy give this dogwood its first drink at Ford Plantation

This Redbud was installed to the left of 5 fairway

Ball Mark Repair

Please Repair Your Ball Mark

Repairing ball marks on greens is an important etiquette that preserves green play-ability and roll through out the day. Properly repairing a ball mark is the best way to ensure all golfers can enjoy their rounds with out disturbances on the green.

Incorrectly repaired ball marks can leave scars, raised turf prone to mower scalping, and bumpy surfaces. Always try to gently push the outside turf into the cavity without tearing the turf. A good practice is to always fix yours and find one more that has not been repaired.