What's Going On At The 7th Tee?

We need about 300 sq. ft. of Poa annua to resod the back of the 6th tee box. It's the only turf that will survive the shaded conditions at the back. We will be using an area of turf from the 7th tee. That area is an unused portion of the tee about 7 meters behind the deepest point the blue tee blocks can be set. It is also in front of the furthest point forward the red tee blocks are set. This area is not used and is actually divot free. Take a look for yourself.

The Poa will be replaced by Kentucky Bluegrass sod cut at side bank height. So what we will have now is, in effect, 2 separated tee zones on #7 and a repaired 6th tee that right now is not in any condition to be used for regular play. I expect some push back (as is usually the case with any change) but I am confident it will work out for the better.

We aren't using bentgrass as it flourishes under full sun. Actually we will be cutting down a few trees to get some light in there. Even Poa needs more sunlight than is presently shining on the back of the tee. When that tee is rebuilt (2011, I hope) more trees will have to go anyway.

This is my first foray into blogging. As I learn to edit I will add pictures, diagrams, etc.

Wade