Many members have been inquiring about the condition of the
6th green. The back right
portion of the #6 green has been struggling due to the location of the big pine
tree (see pictures below) located on the west side of the green. In this case, the problem is a water issue and
not a light issue. The tree is located 20
feet off the green and its roots extend 2x the drip line (area under the trees
canopy). Therefore, its roots extend
precisely to the location where the green is suffering.
We can hand water this location, but it’s not in the best
interest for the continue health of the green.
The greens shouldn't require daily water management at this time. Turning
the sprinklers on longer in this area can help the green from drying out, but
areas that don’t need the additional moisture are over-watered. This leads to disease and increases the poa
annua (bent likes it dry).
We are removing this pine to protect the health of the
green.
