18 Approach

The rough around #18 green has been sprayed with a herbicide to kill the grass in preparation for the renovation project.  The work is being done by Fore Front Construction, the same contractor who is currently on site installing drainage and leveling tees.  Tree removal is scheduled to start next week, and  earthmoving will start the following week.  Several trees need to be removed to allow the cart path to shift left to improve playability left of the green and bunkers.  New irrigation and drainage will be installed immediately following shaping, and the entire area will be sodded.  The contractor anticipates the entire process taking 2-3 weeks depending on the weather, but once construction begins a temporary green will be used at the end of the fairway before the pond to allow the contractor to work uninterrupted.  For certain outings and member events the hole will play as normal, and the construction area will be treated as Ground Under Repair.  A drop area will be provided and clearly marked along the back of the green.