| #8 Approach and Green |
Spring Progress Continues Across the Course
As we move through mid-April, steady progress continues across the golf course as our team and partners remain focused on finishing details and advancing turf establishment. Favorable weather over the past stretch has allowed us to maintain momentum and continue pushing key areas forward.
Bunker work has resumed in several areas, with shaping currently underway on Holes 2 and 8. These finishing touches are an important part of the project, ensuring both playability and visual consistency across the course. Over the coming week, additional refinement will take place as we continue to move toward completion.
Cart path improvements are also progressing, with crews addressing punch list items on Holes 11 and 15. These adjustments are focused on long-term performance and overall course presentation.
From a turf standpoint, our team has been focused on stabilization and establishment. This week, we completed seeding and installed straw blanket for erosion control on Holes 4, 5, 7, and 13. These areas will continue to develop as temperatures improve and consistent growth begins to take hold.
Looking ahead, we are targeting the completion of sodding on Hole 8 by late next week, pending favorable weather conditions. In addition, bentgrass sod for several tees—Holes 12, 13 (Ross), and 17 forward—is scheduled to arrive next week and will be installed shortly after.
We are also pleased to have our H-2B team members and seasonal interns now on site. Their arrival comes at an important time and will allow us to continue building momentum as we move through this critical phase of the project.
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| Intern Andy From Japan |
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| Intern Thio From South Africa |
While there is still meaningful work ahead—primarily focused on bunker completion, grassing, and final detailing—the course continues to progress well. Each week brings us closer to the finish, and we appreciate your continued support and patience as we work toward reopening.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at grounds@hydeparkcc.com.
Pat O’Brien
Grounds Superintendent