New drainage added

New drainage has been added behind number 4 green of the Hogan, just to the right of the back tees on number 5 of the Hogan.  This drainage will improve this always soaked area and our guys did a good job of getting it done today.

Aerification

After a delayed start due to temperatures below freezing, aerification of the Whitworth Greens is now officially under way.  Below is a pic of Daniel aerifying number 3.

Clocks Update

We recently have completed intalling all the back 9 clocks. The new Clocks/Satellites will give us more control over how we irrigate the Hogan back 9.  The irrigation will now be controlled through the central irrigation computer located at our shop.  Here we will have the ability to monitor each individual station that waters, monitor our output in gallons each night, and monitor what's running and what isn't.

Below are photos of the process that took place.

New concrete pad poured number ten Hogan.

Blotting in the new clock on number ten Hogan.

Connecting the hydraulic cables to the new solenoids.

All hydraulic cables are hooked up.

The new Clock/Satelitte is ready to go.

New wall around 5 Hogan Lake

Work is about to begin on the new retaining wall going around the lake on number five Hogan.  This work is going to be a part of the Town of Trophy Clubs master plan for drainage improvement and once work is complete, the wall will improve the overall look of this area on the golf course.  You might notice some stakes around the lake and even inside the bunker in front of the green on number five, no need to worry as this is not where the actual wall will be placed.  We are working with the Town on where the wall will be exactly and it will not take away from the golf experience at all.

More updates to follow.

New Clocks

We have started work on upgrading our clocks on the back 9 of the Hogan.  Below are some pictures of the work that has taken place so far. 

Camerino digging the hole for the new foundation.

Setting the frame for the new foundation with pipe leading to inside of new clock for hydraulic tubes (center pipe) and power (2 smaller pipes).

Poured concrete into frame.

As we continue this project, more photos and updates will be added later.

Tarping Greens

Freezing temperatures are headed our direction so we've decided to try and stay ahead of the weather by tarping the greens.  We will start tarping the Hogan greens today and will tarp the Whitworth greens tomorrow.

Spraying Weeds

Today we are spraying the weeds next to our overseeded tees and in front of the driving range tee.  The mixture being sprayed is a combination of selective cool season herbicide for residual control and a non-selective herbicide for a quick burn.  Pictured below is Fernando Spraying in front of the driving range team.