Course Update 4.30.19

TGA Super Senior Amateur 4.25.19

2019 Champion Ed Brooks poses for a picture with the tournament staffs from TGA and RCC. 

Although rain shortened the event to 36 holes - 

 Bob Ammon hits his tee shot on #11 on Day 1. 

the tournament last week was a success. Congratulations to Ed Brooks of Fort Worth (Super Senior Champion) and Richard Lundy of Amarillo (Legends Division Champion). Bob Ammon led our RCC contingent finishing tied for 6th with two day total of 147. I would like to thank all of the participants, the membership of RCC, the TGA, our entire RCC team for making this a successful event in spite of the inclement weather. We look forward to hosting the Texas Senior Amateur Championship next fall. 

Repairing bunkers on #9 on Day 3

Anthony and Drew changing cup on #5. 

#10 during a rain soaked Day 2. 

Course Conditions and Happenings

#1 Green on 4.30.19. Lake Waco is getting close, but slowing dropping in elevation.

Last week was exceptionally busy with the TGA tournament, weather events, and other work. With more rain in the forecast - our goal this week has been to get as much done as possible before the weather slows us down. We are also hoping that the level of Lake Waco drops enough to handle additional rainfall. So far our #1 Green which opened for play last Monday has remained playable.
Check out a few of the items we are working on below.

Root Pruning and Tree Work: Yesterday we contracted with GLK Turf Solutions to complete root pruning around several tees, fairways, and greens. This machine leaves two slits in the ground and helps reduce the negative impact of surface feeding tree roots in these areas. This process does not harm the trees and will help improve turf density and playing conditions.

Rick with GLK pruning near #9 Tee

Root pruning near #5 Green. 

The crew has remained busy completing routing and weather related tree work. Yesterday, Jose Nava and Sergio Zapata removed a large storm damaged cedar elm left of #10 green and a Bradford pear tree that was struck by lighting near 14 green.

Jose Nava inspects lightning damage on a Bradford pear tree on #14. This tree was removed yesterday.

This large cedar elm was badly damaged by high winds and presented saftey issues for golfers. 

Landscape Improvements: During the TGA event our crew spent time continuing the overhaul of our landscape beds. The crew led by Landscape Superintendent, Derek Curtis has made a ton of progress over the last few weeks. 

Derek, JJ, and Jose replant beds near the Cabana and Fire Pit. 

Jacob and Jaime add irrigation to a new landscape bed at the tennis courts. 

Additional Items:

• New connections for marina water supply completed last Monday
• All fairways and most roughs mowed yesterday and today
• Greens and practice tees sprayed yesterday
• Perimeter fence repairs
• Planet Air on greens scheduled for next Monday