New look for 5

Before

 After

We took out some trees and low hanging branches on number 5. Giving a good drive to the left side of the fairway a better look at the green. 

First Big Rain Event With New Back Nine Greenside Bunkers

On the morning of March 17, 2014 I discovered that we had received a total of 1.6" of precipitation from the previous day. I thought that this would be an opportune time to check and see if the newly converted back nine greenside bunkers were living up to our expectations. As I drove around the front nine I witnessed the typical bunker washing that we normally encounter with rainfall totals such as today's. After making my way through the front nine I was beginning to grow a little pessimistic but my doubt was quickly turned around as soon as I made the turn. The pictures below show two of the front nine greenside bunkers after the rain and two of the renovated back nine greenside bunkers. I am very pleased with the how well the bunkers held up during the rain showers and I know that the crew members wielding shovels to repair them share my enthusiasm.  

 

#9 Left Greenside Bunkers (Old Bunkers with Liner)



#9 Close up of the Left Greenside Bunkers (Old Bunkers with Liner)

 

 

#10 Right Greenside Bunker (Better Billy Bunker Method)

#10 Left Greenside Bunker (Better Billy Bunker Method)

A Few Of The Bear's Best Locals

Back 9 Greenside Bunker Renovation Completed








#14 Greenside Bunker

The back 9 greenside bunker renovation has now been completed. The
bunkers were prepared for play on Friday, March 7, 2014.

# 18 Green Side Bunkers

Putting on the final touches before play arrives.
These new bunkers will play fluffy at first but over the course of several weeks they will compact and give the unfortunate victim a better lie.