That was a really big wind last week! How big? Check it out:
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| 7 foot Root Ball |
That is the tree on the right #6 fairway that got in the way of a few drives. Now when you stand on the tee you see this:
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| Tree is Gone..Take a Rip at it! |
It's still a three shot hole, at least for me, but with that tree gone I'll be able to widen the fairway and make it a nice landing zone for the short hitters with the potential opportunity for a bit of roll. From a selfish standpoint I am somewhat happy since that particular spot is one of the many nuisance spots on the front nine that I struggle to keep green. That tree negatively impacted the throw of the nearby irrigation heads and because of its location it had a tendency to funnel traffic through one spot. Poor irrigation coverage and lots of traffic are the perfect ingredients for wiping out turf and leaving bare ground.
Except for a small tree next to the maintenance shop no other trees seemed to have been knocked down by the wind. The course is litter with branches and other detritus that will need to be removed before opening. Keep your early April open since I'll be asking for help to get ready for the golf season.
