On Wednesday (2/19) Wolfe Tree Service came out to remove the large Poplar tree between number 6 mens tee and the restrooms. Because the tree was very large in size and located between the tee and restrooms, it was necessary to bring in an outside company to perform the removal. Wolfe has specialized equipment, such as the bucket truck seen below, and years of experience that allow them to safely remove the tree without damaging the restroom or the tee box.
The primary reason why this tree was chosen for removal is safety. The tree was in poor health and on the verge of being completely dead. Because of this, dead limbs could break off and pose a threat to golfers on the tee or using the restrooms. The removal of the Poplar eliminates that concern.
Not only did taking down this tree help protect members and staff, it also helped with turf health. First, the turf around the restrooms which gets a lot of traffic will now be able to get more light and will not have to compete with the tree for water and nutrients. Also, Poplar trees are notorious for being messy trees and this one was no exception. The Poplar made a mess of leaves and sticks on the tee and the surrounding area which was a nuisance for both golfers and the grounds staff.
The pictures and video below show how large the tree was and what goes into safely cutting it down.
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| Poplar by #6 being removed |
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| after the tree is removed |
