Summer Tree Trimming

                                               

Due to the tree incident we had in the parking lot, it heightened the concern for the safety on the golf course involving dead wood from trees.  Thanks to the quick support from the Board, Green & Grounds Committee and Chris Bancroft (G.M), immediate action was taken and this project was completed within 10 days from the vote.  In total, 11 trees were cleaned up (mainly Cottonwood's) and it creates an instant visual impact for the golfers.  Above, you can see the images of before, during, and after trimming was complete.  Also, thanks go out to Dref's Tree Service for their quick response time as they handled all the tree pruning.

 















New Sand/Seed Holder

                

             

Special thanks go out to Bill G. for his masterful work on the new sand/seed holder which will be placed at the Pavilion at weeks end.  This holds 24 bottles and also has a shelf on the bottom for the empty bottles to be placed.  This project fulfills the request of several members who have been asking for more bottles before you finish the front 9.  Thanks again Bill and great work! 

Course Update

The course is really shaping up as we have been staying on top of the rough and making sure the details are dialed in (edge sprinklers, bunkers, etc.). It took a little longer than a 'normal' Sprng, but we're ready for the summer heat to hit. I hope everyone has enjoyed the course so far and know we will continue to improve daily. 

Storm Damage

Last night brought the city of Omaha severe storms and flash flooding. At FCO, we ended up with 2.7" of rain and some tree damage however we had no major tree loss. There are some large limbs down which is what the crew is cleaning up right now.  With the way the storm was tracking, things could have been much worse. Things will be cleaned up and back to normal by mid week.  Thanks for you patience. 

#13 Tee Complex

 

Above are Before, During and After shots of #13 Tee Complex.  This area suffered severe winter damage, so we took this opportunity to not only re-sod the entire tee, but to re-surface the complex as well.  Over the years tees tend to lose their grade and become uneven causing the golfer to have an awkward stance while teeing off.  To correct the problem, we stripped the sod and used a box scraper to even out the area.  Once we got rough grade, we used our bunker rake to final grade/smooth out the area before laying the sod.  Temporary tees have been set in front of the tee box and our hope is to have it opened up in the next two weeks. 

 

Note: #17 Tee was also completed and temporary markers are also in front of that complex.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greens Aerification

                                                                            

Today, we are aerifing greens with 'needle tines' rather than the 1/2" core we usually use in the Spring time.  With the storm we had on Sunday, the greens were excessively soft and pulling a core would only make them softer making it difficult to topdress (sand) and work the sand in all the aerification holes.  We are topdressing behind the aerifier and working the sand into the turf canopy.  This method gives us minimal disturbance to the putting surface, yet has many benefits to the green profile.  With the projected rain tomorrow, the topdressing sand will get washed into the canopy and the remaining pebbles being picked up with the mower.    

#14 Sod Work

                                      

                                     

With the addition of the new irrigation heads and tree removal/trimming tasks being complete, today we installed over 3,000 sq feet of sod. As you can see from the images above, we graded out the areas and preped it for sod. Once graded, bluegrass sod was installed and watered. We will rope off the entire area which will help us maintain a playable surface. The remaining area will be overseeded and fertilizer will be applied to help germination and establishment.