The first application of non-selective herbicide was applied to the range on March 30th. The second application will be applied on April 27th. Between applications the turfgrass is fertilized with quick release nitrogen and irrigated to encourage re-growth. Multiple applications of herbicide are necessary to eradicate bermudagrass.
The Celebration bermudagrass range tees were not sprayed with the non-selective herbicide. The new range will be grassed with Celebration so there is not a concern with contamination of the new turfgrass. In addition, when the range is closed for play later this month the Celebration will be removed from the driving range tees and used on the golf course. Celebration is an improved variety of bermudagrass with enhanced shade, drought and traffic tolerance.
With the current east/west layout being reconfigured to a north/south orientation land to the north and south of the range needed to be cleared. A clearing plan is shown below.
The land to the north of the range has been cleared. The organic debris will soon be reduced through the use of a tub grinder. The area to the north of the range was void of almost all soil. Consequently, the predominant plant species was Brazilian Pepper. The land to the south of the driving range is currently being cleared.
The land to the north of the range has been cleared. The organic debris will soon be reduced through the use of a tub grinder. The area to the north of the range was void of almost all soil. Consequently, the predominant plant species was Brazilian Pepper. The land to the south of the driving range is currently being cleared.
The driving range will remain in open until April 30th. If construction progresses as planned the new range and short game practice facility will re-open on October 1st.
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