News:

Welcome to the Golf Club Atlas Discussion Group!

Each user is approved by the Golf Club Atlas editorial staff. For any new inquiries, please contact us.


Jeff Goldman

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2004, 12:26:32 PM »
Does soil types matter as well?  If the course is basically clay-based and doesn't drain too well, does that add to the argument about necessary sunlight time or change the ratio?  As per the comments about how to sell this, our Grounds Chairman (before I joined) apparently talked a lot about how many hours of sunlight certain greens were getting, what they needed, and how tree removal was necessary for the health of the course.  I believe that helped carry the day.

Jeff Goldman
That was one hellacious beaver.

Andrew Summerell

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #26 on: February 01, 2004, 05:25:26 PM »
It a good point about over watering & whether the course is clay based.

FYI, the course is clay based, so what does that mean to the sunlight hours ratio ?

We have exectionally good grass cover for the most part, but 2-3 fairways struggle (especially in winter) and 2 greens, that are choked by trees, also struggle.

Mark Studer

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2004, 11:40:37 AM »
Andrew- It sounds like the unhealthy turf conditions on the 3 fairways and 2 putting greens has prioritized your starting point . This can be verified by a turf expert...your superintendent!! Good luck...I assume in the south hemisphere, it is the north east exposure  that trees would shade.  Mark
The First Tee:Golf Lessons/Life Lessons

A_Clay_Man

Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #28 on: February 02, 2004, 07:50:23 PM »
Hey, everybody. I think this is a great thread and in keeping with many of the lessons of golf, not every situation is the same. I offer this as a bit of humor but how would you go about explaing a tree removal program in this situation?
Enjoy !


Paul Richards

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2004, 07:54:07 PM »
Adam:

presto -chango - 1-2-3!!!!

a tree-free trap!!!!


 :-[
"Something has to change, otherwise the never-ending arms race that benefits only a few manufacturers will continue to lead to longer courses, narrower fairways, smaller greens, more rough, more expensive rounds, and other mechanisms that will leave golf's future in doubt." -  TFOG

Kevin_Reilly

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #30 on: February 02, 2004, 07:58:27 PM »
That hole is only 622 yds.  It would be defense-less without those trees!
"GOLF COURSES SHOULD BE ENJOYED RATHER THAN RATED" - Tom Watson

gookin

Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #31 on: February 02, 2004, 09:12:33 PM »
Our club is dealing with this issue right now.  I recommend you begin with a written statement of why you have a tree on your course in the first place. Reasons for trees; add challenge to a hole, indicate line of play, provide reference point, screen out disruptive sights. Reason for removal; in-play and unfair, diseased,old, ugly, interfers with agronomy, surface root systems promote injury to players or damage equipment. Member education is a key factor. We have done multiple member presentations.  Once they understand the logic you will find a growing base of support.  Your may also want to develop a tree planting program.  Most courses have out of play border areas which make sense for planting and creating wildlife habitats. This should help satisfy the tree lovers.  I do encourage you to go slowly. This is an issue that can divide a membership.  It is no fun to have a great course if non of the members can talk to each other.

Marc Haring

  • Karma: +0/-0
Re:Encouraging a Tree Removal Program
« Reply #32 on: February 03, 2004, 06:00:49 AM »
Lots of good advice Andrew but surely it is essential to discuss this with your super or course manager first. He/She is the expert and will have access to a lot of relevant information and should really be spearheading this.

Why do golf clubs employ a professional and then get amateurs to advise them, yet still hold them accountable?

Tags:
Tags:

An Error Has Occurred!

Call to undefined function theme_linktree()
Back