... on Wednesday!!! I hope that you're as excited as we are about the course opening in two short days. As was detailed in an email sent out by the club, there will be no restrictions on tee times (mens and ladies days). Right now, we're not 100% percent sure on the availability of golf carts, and we'll have a better idea as the course dries out tomorrow. Everything was pretty wet today, but that can change quickly. Since the back 9 generally slopes towards the north and away from the sun's shallow southern angle, it tends to remain soggier, and there's a chance that carts might be allowed on the front 9 but not on the back 9.
We took the covers off of 11 and 17 greens on Friday, and they look great. Today, the ropes and snow fences were removed from the perimeters of the greens and tees, and some time was spent resuming the stick and debris pickup that started last week. Possibly due to the lack of snow, there isn't a tremendous amount of tree material on the ground, but we still have a enough raking to do. Over the next two days, we'll put out the course equipment, cut new cups, fix the bunkers, get the lift running, and mow the greens (among other jobs). All in all, the course came out of winter in great shape.
However, some areas in the rough that took a beating last year look a little rough, pun intended. Due to the hot, dry summer and limited irrigation capabilities, some areas that are heavily shaded, trafficked, or both suffered. Many of these areas have Poa annua seeds in the soil that will germinate once the soil warms, and we will also be interseeding more desirable, shade-tolerant grasses. Until the worst of these areas improve, they may be roped off to allow for seedling success and recovery. Namely, the rough between 3 and 4, by 12 tee, and between 14 and 15 may need a little babying.
We hope that you're able to enjoy the record warmth that is forecasted over the next week with a round or two at Blackhawk. See you on the course!
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