Tree Work on #5

Each off-season at Concord Country Club, we devote time and effort to improving certain aspects of the golf course. One of the more significant enhancements is the redesign of the fifth hole, as laid out by golf course architect Andrew Green. Although we are not able to get the project fully underway until the spring, the first steps have been taken to improve the playability of this hole. Trees have been removed on the right side of the golf hole, providing an area for the expansion of the fairway. Also on the right side of #5, a fairway bunker will be constructed approximately 140 yards out, creating a strategic play for golfers looking to take an aggressive line in order to provide themselves with a short approach shot to the green.  Another part of this redesign will be the addition of a back tee with the original design specs of Donald Ross; the new tee will add length to the golf hole and give golfers a unique view of the green. This expansion will improve the play of the fifth hole, while also staying true to Ross' plans.

Tree Plantings

This past week we have been working on planting some new trees around the course.  These trees are replacements for the trees that were lost during the micro-burst in July.  We are planting a maples, oaks, 3 pines and 3 arborvitaes.  2 oaks and the arborvitaes are being planted on the right of the 8th hole near the pump house.  3 pines are being planted on the left side of 13 to serve as a screen from errant shots heading toward the range tee.  The other trees are being planted around the perimeter of the driving range in a continuing effort to replace the diseased scotch pines that currently surround the range.

Stump Grinding

The tree removal along the front entrance has been completed. Today the stump grinding began on the larger sugar maples. The grindings will be removed and the holes will be filled in with soil and seeded. The stumps located in the planting beds will be mulched in preparation for new plantings this spring.

Front Entrance Tree Work Continued

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The tree work along the front entrance was continued today. Several smaller trees near the entrance house and along the paddle ball courts were removed. Many of these trees were locust trees; an invasive species in this area. The remainder of the tree work will be completed by Friday.

Front Entrance Tree Work

Tree work was started today along the front entrance. The sugar maples lining the driveway are being removed because of their extensive rot and decay. All of these trees have lived well past their life expectancy and growing environment. They posed a safety hazard to all entering and exiting the property. It is unfortunate for their removal, however it was something which needed to be addressed. We will begin adding new plantings along the driveway starting this spring.

Stump Grinding

Stump grinding has begun today and should be completed by weeks end. After the grindings are removed; soil will be added and the stump holes will be seeded or sodded depending on their location.