Hazardous Trees

With every hole here at The Gauntlet encompassed by trees, Tree Maintenance is a never-ending project. Included in our tree maintenance program is; 1) trimming annual growth along our woodlines and throughout the course to maintain playability and reduce interference with mowers, 2) removal of dead and specific decaying trees that pose a danger if they were to fall.

Here is a perfect example of why tree maintenance is an important part of our maintenance program.

This is a picture of damage to one of our tee complexes on #14. During a night of significant winds, a large branch that hung over the cart path adjacent to the tee fell causing damage to the turf surface.

Fortunately, the branch fell overnight and posed no threat to injuring anyone. While most of the branch fell to the ground, a section remains nestled in branches of another tree, a potential hazard if not removed.

Looking for branches like these are important to keeping our course safe.