Start of the 18th tee

This week we have been working on the 18th tee area and the new 20th tee.

The area where the new 20th tee is been located is at the end of the driving range, an area of land that was previously unused. We are taking the opportunity to improve a number of areas around this location. The new 18th tee is being made on the existing 20 th hole and will not be used until the new 20th tee comes into play late next year. There was a hedge that was between the new 20th tee and the green, it also was in the way if the new 18th tee. This was removed first thing this week so the area could be tidied, the tee constructed and trees can be planted in the required positions. 

To replace the hedgerow we are going to plant another hedge on the boundary of the 20th hole running all the way across the boundary of the 23rd hole where the fence has rotted off. There are 20 5 foot pine trees coming this week to plant in this area also on the 10th and 18th holes. Other trees will be planted over this winter. 

The 18th tee is taking shape, the irrigation is being altered for the 20th and 18th tees and the pipe work is being taken out of the 17th/20th ditch. 

The 16th tee is starting to be turfed and the irrigation is now complete on this tee. 

The tees are being tined with 12 mm tines to decompact them after the seasons play.