Aww, cute little furry animals

Adorable

Yeah Right! When the snow finally melted we were greeted with these unusual trails everywhere. After a little research, it was concluded that the friendly little Vole created this mess. The vole is a mouse like rodent that will burrow under the snow eating the soft vegetation. Most of the trails lead to a drain area where melting snow provides fresh water for them. I never realized we had so many on the property as damage was seen on virtually every hole. Most areas were fixed with raking up the debris and reseeding but a few were damaged to the point that sod was needed.

Not so much.

Walls come tumbling down

The long cold winter did more than keep members off the course and praying for spring. The heavy snow coupled with rapid warm ups then deep freezes caused excessive expansion of the soil behind the dry stack walls. Four large sections of walls in and around 15 tee and 17 green collapsed into the ponds. This was especially difficult as someone had to get into the VERY cold water to pick up and rebuild these sections. My assistants Corey and Josh(expert wall builders) volunteered to get wet. Thank goodness for insulated waders!

He actually looks like he's enjoying this!

Someone's going to sleep well tonight

The soil behind the wall was removed and back-filled with stone to help reduce future problems.

Nice work

15 Creek Update

Mariano cutting in sod pieces as Rene brings  more soil to finish contouring the edges.

Carlos flexing his muscles. Next time carry three pieces!

Just a few of the rocks we pulled from the creek. This will help slow the rushing water and save the banks downstream

Finished head-wall with new sodding above.

Finally, some greener pictures!