Thursday, April 16, 2015

Progress Update #33 - Week 35 - 4/17/2015


Week 35 Accomplishments:
  • Greens:
    • Regrading and checking the rootzone depth:
      • Hole #3 - Complete
      • Hole #4 - 80% complete
  • Irrigation
    • Hole #18 - the mainline pipe has been fused and is currently being installed.
  • Cartpath Installation 
    • #16 - 100% complete 
    • #17 - 95 % complete   
  • Geotube Installation
    • Hole #1 
      • Right side of the fairway to the green - 100% complete
  • Bunker Construction
    • Finish shaping:
      • Hole #7 - All Fairway Bunkers are complete
    • Better Billy Bunker Liner Installation
      • Hole #4 - complete
      • Hole #5 - complete
      • Hole #6 - Fairway bunker complete
      • Better Billy Bunker Liner Information:
    • Sand Installation (G-Angle)
      • Holes #3 & #4
  • Grassing
    • Hole #3 
      • Sod is has been laid around all the bunker complexes and lake bank with the Geotube.
      • The entire hole is currently being finished shaped in preparation for sprigging which is schedule to start next Wednesday (April 22nd).
    • Hole #4
      • Sod is being laid along the lake banks and bunker edges and the around entire right front green-side bunker complex.
  • Landscape
    • Hole #4
      • Purple Bougainvillea have been plant around the Bismarck Palms. 
    • Hole #8 
      • Landscape Irrigation has been installed in the bed behind the green
    • Hole #9 
      • Calypso Oleanders have been planted under and around the Sabal palms behind the green-side bunkers.
  • Fumigation of Tees:
    • Product Applied on holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17
    • The plastic tarps will be perforated on holes 2 - 9 on Sunday for a Monday removal of the tarps. The tarps on holes 11, 12, 13, 16, & 17 will be perforated on Monday with a Tuesday removal.

Upcoming Week Goals:
  • Sprig Celebration on Hole #3
  • Complete the Cartpath Installation on hole #17
  • Install the Irrigation piping and sprinklers on hole #18
  • Complete the Better Billy Bunker liner installation on hole #6
  • Complete the modification of the weir structure on the lake of #7 and regrade the drainage swale to the correct elevations.
  • Fumigation of Tees
    • Purpose: Eradicate any Nematode population that may still be viable.
    • Product used: Basamid 
    • Licensed Applicators: TriEst Ag Group Inc.
    • Timeframe of Application:
      • 2nd Application: 
        • Date: Monday, May 4th
        • Holes: 1, 10, 14, 15, 18
    • Application information:
      • Once the product is applied to the ground it's then watered in until the soil reaches a specific moisture level. 
      • Following the watering process a plastic tarp is then laid over top of the application area for a 5 day period. Once the tarps of have been on the ground for a total of a 120 hours the applicators then perforate the tarps and leave them sit for an additional 24 hours. 
    • Buffer Zones and Re-entry Period: 
      • There are strict rules regarding buffer zones with is a 30 foot distance from structures and bodies of water.
      • Outside the drip line of trees.
      • Once the product is applied there is a re-entry interval of 48 hours. Anyone who is to enter any of the treated areas during this period is required to have the correct personal protective equipment.
    • Posting Signage in treated areas
      • Each area will have specific signage signifying that the area has been treated.


Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are:   

1) April 22nd - 24th




Did you know:  

Grassing Information:
Following the application / installation of sprigs, it is extremely important to keep the sprigs moist. The irrigation system will run on a continuous basis through-out the day to ensure the sprigs do not dry out.

    Member Course Tours: 

    Dates & Time:

    Wednesday, April 22nd @ 2:30




    Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



    *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

    Progress Video:

    Password: "oaks"



    The Heron Implementation Team

    Friday, April 10, 2015

    Progress Update #32 - Week 34 - 4/10/2015


    Week 34 Accomplishments:
    • Irrigation
      • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
        • Hole #1 - 100% complete
      • The design is laid out on hole #18
    • Cartpath Installation 
      • #14 - 100% Complete
      • #15 - 95% Complete (Access points left open)
      • #16 - 95% complete    
    • Geotube Installation
      • Hole #1 
        • Left side of fairway - 100% complete
        • Right side of the fairway to the green - 75% complete
    • Weir Structure Replacement 
      • Weir - structures that control the water elevations in the lake
        • Remaining Structure currently being modified:
          • Hole #7
    • Bunker Construction
      • Finish shaping:
        • Hole #4 - All bunkers
        • Hole #6 - All bunkers
      • Better Billy Bunker Liner Installation
    • Grassing
      • Hole #3 
        • Sod is being laid around the fairway bunker complex and lake bank
    • Landscape
      • Hole #1 - Bougainvillea have been planted behind the green. Landscape irrigation has been installed in this bed.
      • Hole #3 - Native grasses planted behind left fairway bunker
      • Hole #4 - Native grasses planted behind the back left bunker. Landscape irrigation has been installed in this bed.
      • Hole #5 - Native grasses planted behind the green-side bunker
      • Hole #8 - 
        • Clusia, Bougainvillea, and native grasses planted behind the tees / roadside. Landscape irrigation has been installed in this bed.
        • Calypso Oleanders and Petite Pink Oleanders have been installed behind the green
      • Hole #9 - 
        • Clusia and Bougainvillea have been planted behind the tee / along the roadside. Landscape irrigation has been installed in this bed.
        • Landscape irrigation has been installed to all the large plant material behind the green.
      • Hole #13 - Shady Lady Olive trees have been planted on the berm behind the green.

    Upcoming Week Goals:
    • Continue the grassing on holes #3 and #4
    • Float / Check green rootzone depth and mix on holes #3 and #4
    • Complete the Cartpath Installation on hole #17
    • Continue to flush irrigation system and setup the satellite box station sequences
    • Complete the Better Billy Bunker liner installation on hole #4 & 5
    • Complete the modification of the weir structure on the lake of #7 and regrade the drainage swale to the correct elevations.
    • Fumigation of Tees
      • Purpose: Eradicate any Nematode population that may still be viable.
      • Product used: Basamid 
      • Licensed Applicators: TriEst Ag Group Inc.
      • Timeframe of Application:
        • 1st Application: 
          • Date: April 13th (1 day)
          • Holes: 2 - 9, 11 - 13
          • Tarps perforated: April 20th (Monday)
          • Tarps removed: April 21st (Tuesday) 
        • 2nd Application: 
          • Date: Tentatively scheduled week of April 20th
          • Holes: 1, 10, 14 - 18
      • Application information:
        • Once the product is applied to the ground it's then watered in until the soil reaches a specific moisture level. 
        • Following the watering process a plastic tarp is then laid over top of the application area for a 5 day period. Once the tarps of have been on the ground for a total of a 120 hours the applicators then perforate the tarps and leave them sit for an additional 24 hours. 
      • Buffer Zones and Re-entry Period: 
        • There are strict rules regarding buffer zones with is a 30 foot distance from structures and bodies of water.
        • Outside the drip line of trees.
        • Once the product is applied there is a re-entry interval of 48 hours. Anyone who is to enter any of the treated areas during this period is required to have the correct personal protective equipment.
      • Posting Signage in treated areas
        • Each area will have specific signage signifying that the area has been treated.


    Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are:   

    1) April 15th - 17th




    Did you know:  

    Grassing Information:
    Sprigging is the process of removing stems (stolons or rhizomes) from mature bermudagrass stands and replanting the vegetative cuttings in a different location. Any grass that has a lateral growth habit can be established by sprigs, but the aggressive growth rate of bermudagrass makes sprigging a very popular way of establishing new fields. Sprigs are typically from 3 to 5 inches long and contain numerous nodes (i.e. growing points) from which new roots and shoots develop. 

      Member Course Tours: 

      Dates & Time:

      1) April 16th @ 2:30 pm




      Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



      *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

      Progress Video:

      Password: "oaks"



      The Heron Implementation Team

      Friday, April 3, 2015

      Progress Update #31 - Week 33 - 4/3/2015


      Week 33 Accomplishments:
      • Irrigation
        • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
          • Hole #1 - 35% complete
      • Cartpath Installation 
          • #12 - 100% Complete
          • #13 - 100% Complete
          • #14 - 85% Complete    
      • Geotube Installation
        • Hole #1 
          • Left side of fairway - 90% complete
          • working on the right side of the fairway to the green
      • Weir Structure Replacement 
        • Weir - structures that control the water elevations in the lake
        • Completed on:
          • Hole #12
          • Hole #15
          • Hole #16
          • Remaining Structures to be replaced:
            • Hole #7
      • Bunker Construction
        • Finish shaping:
          • Hole #3 - All bunkers
          • Hole #4 - Back right bunker
          • Hole #5 - All Bunkers 
          • Hole #6 - Fairway Bunker
        • Better Billy Bunker Liner Installation

      Upcoming Week Goals:
      • Complete the Cartpath Installation on hole #14 and start #15
      • Complete the Irrigation installation on hole #1
      • Complete the Better Billy Bunker liner installation on hole #3 and #4
      • Continue to flush and pressurize the Irrigation System
      • Geotube Installation - complete the right side of the fairway
      • Modify the current weir structure on the lake of #7 and regrade the drainage swale to the correct elevations.
      • Fumigation of Tees
        • Purpose: Eradicate any Nematode population that may still be viable.
        • Product used: Basamid 
        • Licensed Applicators: TriEst Ag Group Inc.
        • Timeframe of Application:
          • 1st Application: 
            • Date: April 8th (1 day)
            • Holes: 2 - 8, 11 - 13
            • Tarps perforated: April 13th (Monday)
            • Tarps removed: April 14th (Tuesday) 
          • 2nd Application: 
            • Date: Tentatively scheduled week of April 20th
            • Holes: 1, 9, 10, 14 - 18
        • Application information:
          • Once the product is applied to the ground it's then watered in until the soil reaches a specific moisture level. 
          • Following the watering process a plastic tarp is then laid over top of the application area for a 5 day period. Once the tarps of have been on the ground for a total of a 120 hours the applicators then perforate the tarps and leave them sit for an additional 24 hours. 
        • Buffer Zones and Re-entry Period: 
          • There are strict rules regarding buffer zones with is a 30 foot distance from structures and bodies of water.
          • Outside the drip line of trees.
          • Once the product is applied there is a re-entry interval of 48 hours. Anyone who is to enter any of the treated areas during this period is required to have the correct personal protective equipment.
        • Posting Signage in treated areas
          • Each area will have specific signage signifying that the area has been treated.

      The Look Ahead:
      • Grass Installation:  Grass installation will begin the week of April 6th.
      • The projected opening date is early November.

      Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are:   

      1) April 8th - 10th 

      2) April 15th - 17th




      Did you know:  

      Greens will be firm upon opening due to a lack of maturity.  Greens develop a mat layer, akin to carpet padding.  This is what holds well-struck golf shots.  It takes approximately two to three years for this mat layer to fully develop.


      Member Course Tours: 

      Dates & Time:

      1) April 9th @ 2:30 pm




      Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



      *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

      Progress Video:

      Password: "oaks"



      The Heron Implementation Team

      Friday, March 27, 2015

      Progress Update #30 - Week 32 - 3/27/15


      Week 32 Accomplishments:
      • Irrigation
        • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
          • Hole #9 - 100% complete
          • Hole #10 - 50% Complete
      • Cartpath Installation
        • Completed to date: 
          • #12 - 85% Complete
      • Landscape Installation
        • Small shrub and ornamental grass installation such as Firebush, Bougainvillea, and Muhly grass    
      • Geotube Installation
        • Hole #10 - Greens Complex Shoreline 100% complete
        • Hole #1 - Left side of fairway - 40% complete
      • Weir Structure Replacement 
        • Weir - structures that control the water elevations in the lake
        • Completed on:
          • Hole #12
          • Hole #15
          • Remaining Structures to be replaced:
            • Hole #7
            • Hole #15
      • Bunker Construction
        • Finish shaping:
          • Hole #3 - All bunkers
          • Hole #4 - Back right bunker
          • Hole #5 - All Bunkers 
          • Hole #6 - Fairway Bunker

      Upcoming Week Goals:
        • Continue the landscape installation of the smaller shrubs and grasses on the front 9
        • Complete the Cartpath Installation on holes #13, and #14
        • Complete the Irrigation installation on hole #10 & #1
        • Continue to flush and pressurize the Irrigation System
        • Geotube Installation - complete the left side of the fairway
        • Complete the install of all the remaining Weir Structures

        The Look Ahead:
        • Grass Installation:  Grass installation will begin the week of April 6th.
        • Fumigation of Greens Surrounds and Tee Complexes is scheduled to begin the week of April 6th.
        • Better Billy Bunker Liner installation will begin this coming week.
        • The projected opening date is early November.

        Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are: 
          
        1) April 2nd - 3rd
        2) April 9th - 10th 




        Did you know:  

        It takes a minimum of 10 - 12 weeks of ideal growing conditions for sprigged grass to mature to a level that can withstand foot traffic from golfers. This means the course will not be ready for play until 10 - 12 weeks after the last significant area of grass is sprigged.

        Member Course Tours: 

        Dates & Time:

        There are currently no scheduled tours due to cartpath installation taking place on a majority of the golf course. 




        Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



        *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

        Progress Video:

        Password: "oaks"



        The Heron Implementation Team

        Friday, March 20, 2015

        Progress Update #29 - Week 31 - 3/20/2015


        Week 31 Accomplishments:
        • Earthmoving / Rough Shaping
          • Hole #1 - Fairway - 100% complete
        • Irrigation
          • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
            • Hole #9 - 90% complete
            • Hole #17 - 100% complete
        • Cartpath Installation
          • Completed to date: 
            • #3 - #8 - 100%
            • #11 - 85% (Tee Complex remain)
            • #12 - started this morning
            • #13 - 50% (completed from tees to bridge)
        • Landscape Installation
          • Bismarck Palm Installation - Holes #5, #9, and #18
          • Live Oaks - #1, #8, #17, #18
          • Hong Kong Orchid Trees - Hole #2, #4, #8, #9, #17, #18
          • The larger plant material is being installed first due to the use of the heavy machinery.    
        • Geotube Installation
          • Hole #9 - Greens Complex Shoreline is 100% complete
          • Hole #10 - Greens Complex Shoreline 50% complete
        • Weir Structure Replacement 
          • (structures that control the water elevations in the lake)
          • Completed on:
            • Hole #5 / 6
            • Hole #8
            • Remaining Structures to be replaced:
              • Hole #7
              • Hole #12
              • Hole #15
              • Hole #16
        • Bunker Construction
          • Finish shaping has begun on hole #3. This phase takes place right before grassing is to begin.
          • Following the approval from the Course Architect, a bunker liner will be installed which aides in drainage during heavy rain events.

        Upcoming Week Goals:
          • Continue the landscape installation of the Oaks and Flowering Trees
          • Complete the Cartpath Installation on holes #12, #13, and #14
          • Complete the Irrigation installation on hole #10
          • Continue to flush and pressurize the Irrigation System
          • Continue to install new Weir Structures (Controls the water level in the lakes)
          • Geotube Installation - Start  #1 green
          • Complete the install of all the remaining Weir Structures

          The Look Ahead:
          • Grass Installation: With the assistance of our FRIEND Mother Nature we are hopeful to begin grass installation the week of April 6th.
          • Fumigation of Greens Surrounds and Tee Complexes is scheduled to begin the week of April 6th.
          • Bunker Construction will begin at the end of March.
          • The projected opening date is early November.

          Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are: 
            
          1) March 27th - 28th 




          Did you know:  

          The pressure in the irrigation sprinklers are set at 80 - 85 psi. The pressure coming out of the the pump-station is set at 110 psi.

          Member Course Tours: 

          Dates & Time:

          There are currently no scheduled tours due to cartpath installation taking place on a majority of the golf course. 




          Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



          *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

          Progress Video:

          Password: "oaks"



          The Heron Implementation Team

          Friday, March 13, 2015

          Progress Update #28 - Week 30 - 3/13/2015


          Week 30 Accomplishments:
          • Earthmoving / Rough Shaping
            • Hole #9 
              • Tee Complex - 100% complete
            • Hole #1 - Fairway - 85% complete
          • Irrigation
            • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
              • Hole #9 - Mainline pipe has been installed
              • Hole #17 - 80% complete
          • Cartpath Installation
            • Completed to date: 
              • #3 - 100%
              • #7 - 95%
              • #8 - 100%
          • Landscape Installation
            • Sabal Palm Installation - Holes #5, #8, #9, #15, #17
            • Live Oaks - 2 live oaks planted behind the green on hole #7
            • Hong Kong Orchid Trees - Hole #8   
          • Geotube Installation
            • Hole #15 - Greenside is nearly complete. A new weir structure has to be installed first to complete the GeoTube.
            • Hole #9 - Greens Complex Shoreline is 85% complete
            • Remaining Areas:
              • Hole #1 - Left and right shorelines along the fairway
              • Hole #10 - Greens Complex Shoreline

          Upcoming Week Goals:
            • Continue the landscape installation of the Oaks and Flowering Trees 
            • Complete the Cartpath Installation on holes #11 and #12
            • Complete the Irrigation installation on hole #17 and start #9
              • A portion of the system will be pressurized in the middle of the week.
            • Continue Earthwork plan on hole #1
            • Start to install new Weir Structures (Controls the water level in the lakes)
            • Geotube Installation - Start  #10 green

            The Look Ahead:
            • Grass Installation: With the assistance of our FRIEND Mother Nature we are hopeful to begin grass installation in the middle to latter part of March or the early part of April.
            • Bunker Construction will begin at the end of March.
            • The projected opening date is early November.

            Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are: 
              
            1) March 16th - 18th 




            Did you know:  

            The height of the new sabal palms being installed range from 12 - 16 feet tall.

            Member Course Tours: 

            Dates & Time:

            1) Wednesday, March 18th @ 9:30 am 



            Meeting Location: 


            Golf Cart Staging Area out side the Golf Shop entrance 

            Registration Information:
            Registration can be accomplished by utilizing the event sign-up section on ForeTees via the Club website or by calling the Golf Shop at 966-2191. Sign-ups are limited to 20 with a waiting list once registration is full. 




            Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



            *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

            Progress Video:

            Password: "oaks"



            The Heron Implementation Team

            Friday, March 6, 2015

            Progress Update #27 - Week 29 - 3/6/15


            Week 29 Accomplishments:
            • Earthmoving / Rough Shaping
              • Hole #9 
                • Tee Complex - 95% complete
              • Hole #1 - Fairway - 70% complete
            • Drainage
              • Hole #1 - 80% complete
            • Irrigation
              • The  main line, lateral piping, sprinkler installation:  
                • Hole #15 - Complete
                • Hole #9 - Mainline pipe has been fused and is ready to be installed
              • Hole #9, #10, #17, and #1 tee complex - sprinkler design and layout has been marked and is ready to be installed.
            • Cartpath Installation
              • Completed to date: 
                • #3 - 85%
                • #4 - 100%
                • #5 - 100%
                • #6 - 100%
                • #7 - 40%
            • Landscape Installation
              • Sabal Palm Installation - Holes #7, #8
            • Geotube Installation
              • Hole #15 - Greenside is nearly complete. A new weir structure has to be installed first to complete the GeoTube.
              • Remaining Areas:
                • Hole #1 - Left and right shorelines along the fairway
                • Hole #9 - Greens Complex Shoreline
                • Hole #10 - Greens Complex Shoreline

            Upcoming Week Goals:
              • Continue the landscape installation of the Sabal palms 
              • Complete the Cartpath Installation on hole #7 and #8
              • Complete the Irrigation installation on hole #17
              • Continue Earthwork plan on hole #1
              • Start to install new Weir Structures (Controls the water level in the lakes)
              • Geotube Installation - Complete  #9 green
              • Complete the stormwater equalizer piping on hole #1

              The Look Ahead:
              • Grass Installation: With the assistance of our FRIEND Mother Nature we are hopeful to begin grass installation in the middle to latter part of March or the early part of April.
              • Irrigation System Pressurizing: Depending on the progress of holes #1, #9, #10, and #18 the goal will be to pressurize the system in the middle of March. The Irrigation system will assist in additional dust control around the entire course.
              • Bunker Construction will begin mid March.
              • The projected opening date is early November.

              Golf Course Architect, Jason Straka's next scheduled site visits are: 
                
              1) March 11th - 13th
              2) March 16th - 18th 




              Did you know:  

              The new irrigation sprinkler layout is set in a triangular pattern and each head is 60 to 70 feet apart. The distance of how far a sprinkler throws water is also adjusted by the nozzle selection. 


              Member Course Tours: 

              Dates & Time:

              1) Wednesday, March 18th @ 9:30 am 



              Meeting Location: 


              Golf Cart Staging Area out side the Golf Shop entrance 

              Registration Information:
              Registration can be accomplished by utilizing the event sign-up section on ForeTees via the Club website or by calling the Golf Shop at 966-2191. Sign-ups are limited to 20 with a waiting list once registration is full. 




              Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to heron@theoaksclub.com or call the Heron Hotline at 966-6940.



              *Please know that the entire Heron Golf Course is a construction zone.  To ensure your safety, please do not access the Heron course at any time

              Progress Video:




              The Heron Implementation Team