Walnut Creek Country Club: Renovation Update

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Renovation Update - Sunday, August 10th

1 North renovation is going well and we've lucky to have such good weather to work with. Everything on the left and right side of the green is now complete with the exception of the bunker liner and sand. When all the bunkers on all four holes are shaped and ready, then the liner and sand will be installed. The reason for this is because the asphalt mix is only made in large batches and must be used immediately while it's still hot. Currently we are finishing installing the drain lines in the right side fairway bunkers as well as hauling soil in for the brand new fairway bunker on the left side. Below are some photos of the work so far. Enjoy the weekend-

Left greenside pot bunker on 1 North ready for liner and sand

Right side fairway bunkers on 1 North being shaped and sodded

Get to know Chris

Chris is a Michigan State University graduate in Turfgrass Management. Following graduation, Chris worked at Walnut Creek from May 2015 - October 2016. Then, Chris moved on to Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida where he was First Assistant of the Palmer #1 course. After this, Chris became a caddie at TPC Sawgrass for a short period before taking a First Assistant position at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas, TX. Last summer Chris made the decision to come back to Michigan to be close to family and accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent again at Walnut Creek CC with the hopes of being part of the looming golf course renovation.