We removed the tree to the front right of #7 green this morning. While the tree was not showing signs that it would fail soon, the health of the tree was declining. This coupled with the fact that it detracted from the playability of the hole, led us to the removal decision.
During our spring course tour with Alex Hay and Tim Lobb of Lobb & Partners (our golf course architectural consultants) they noted that removing the tree would improve the playability of the golf hole allowing more shots into what is already a tough green site.
Phase 2 of this project will come in the off season when we expose the natural feature that is the bedrock mound below the tree. We will also fill in the short grass depression behind the tree approximately 50%. Filling this feature in partially will create an easier to mow slope and also a slope that may allow for putting to the green from this short grass area.
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