I had the typical joyous time playing Pasatiempo yesterday morning. As an aside the holes were cut in some of the most imaginative places I can recollect on most of the holes. Even if one was being charitable, only 4 (max) locations were in the "generous" areas of the greens. There were at least 6 that were as far back left as possible, with a couple being less than 10-11 feet from the edges. Green speeds were appropriate however....For those who remember back to one of my early posts on GCA, there seem to be significantly fewer rakes around the bunkers!!!
One thing that was relatively new to me, at least, since my last visit in early June 2008 was the emphasis on clearing out some of the "sandy" areas in front of many teeing grounds--I don't know if the intent is to groom them that way long-term (which I think would be cool), or to let them grow back in with whatever comes naturally (which would be OK too)..Didn't take pictures, though..
Anyway, the goats have now been chomping away on #18 for 4 days, and the early returns and reviews from the staff are favorable. Rob C can probably give us more details, but the plan (for now at least) is to have them on site for 6-7 weeks, moving them around the barrancas/canyons on the back nine and see how things look...
Looking from the end of the bridge off 10 tee over across to 17 green..
Looking from edge of 18 green back to tee..
hanging on by the front of 18 front tee..
bottom of the barranca..
the bottom of the barranca closest to the 18th green
FWIW, the two yellow labs parked by the top edge of the fence to the left of the 18th green were sleeping away and didn't seem to have much to worry about..Also signs about that the fence is electrified, but didn't test that theory!