Hole-by-Hole Pictorial 10/25

I know some of these golf holes look like they are ready to be played. Looks can be deceiving! Much of these areas look good from eye level but when you get on top of them it is obvious that a great deal more growth, filling and maturation is necessary prior to allowing play. The turf must be allowed to establish a "mat" of organic material. This mat gives the turf resilience and helps it withstand wear and tear. Open too early and we could be dealing with the repercussions for years. Realistic and tempered expectations are key as we move into 2014.

Enjoy the photos!

1st Hole

2nd Hole

3rd Hole

4th Hole

5th Hole

6th Hole

7th Hole

8th Hole

9th Hole

View from 10 tee across 11 green towards the golf shop.

View from 10 tee towards the main parking lot.

10th Hole

11th Hole

Back tee on the 12th hole showing walking path.

12th hole from the mid tee.

12th Hole

13th Hole

13th Hole - upper tee

14th Hole

15th Hole

16th Hole - back tee

16th Hole - mid tee

17th Hole

18th Hole

Simba Blood, Natural Resources Technician with the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, instructs students from Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School on proper planting technique of prairie plant plugs. Additional Watershed staff and Master Gardeners were on hand to assist the students. I was able to share with the students some of the programs and practices we employ here at Keller GC to minimize our impact on the environment and our local ecosystem. The students left with a fuller understanding of how golf courses can compliment and assist Mother Nature in so many ways.