We are excited to announce the bunker project is underway. On Monday, DHR Construction and Kyle Downs, Senior Design Golf Architect for Tripp Davis and Associates, met on the property to go over the design philosophy of the new bunkers. Kyle has a rich history not only in design, but also substantial construction experience. Along with Kyle, we will also have Jason Gold on-site to oversee the bunker construction project. Jason is the Shaper/Construction Specialist from Tripp Davis’s staff. We are confident with the expertise of these two gentlemen and the extensive experience of the DHR team, the project will be smooth and successful. The initial phase of this process will start at #3, #4, and #13. Tuesday, we had shovels in the ground and began the work at #3.
The first two weeks will be slower than normal so all parties involved can get the design concept while allowing everyone to get in a rhythm. With that being said we expect to possibly see sod and the finish work being completed at #3 by the end of next week. As of today, work has also started on #4 and we expect that to move to #13 early in the upcoming week.
Along with the bunker project, we will also continue the work removing and repairing tree stumps throughout the property. In many circumstances, we will be able to use the sod being removed from the bunker sites and use it for the tree stump areas.
Another project being implemented Monday is the interseeding of new Bentgrass into our existing greens. Because of this we will not open the golf course until noon Monday. This process will take place four times during the warmer growing season to improve the chances of the Bentgrass to outcompete the Poa annua.
As the week progresses, we may move to an additional hole pertaining to the bunker project. You can check in with the golf shop on a daily basis to find out what holes are closed due to the construction process. Please feel free to reach out or wave me down on the golf course if you have any questions regarding the bunker project. These updates will go out every Sunday afternoon discussing the previous weeks work and what to expect in the upcoming week.
Yours in turf,
Stacy L. Wallace, Golf Course Superintendent
Sonoma Agronomy 
Thank you for the field report regarding
The reconstructing of our sand traps and maintenance of surrounding areas.
The introduction of bent grass to the greens is a continuous application for better and healthy green’s .
Well done , you all make me Proud👍👍.
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