Belle Haven Country Club Agronomy Blog
February 26, 2026

Bunker Renovation Update
We held our pre‑construction meeting on Wednesday the 25th and now have authorization to begin work. Erosion and sediment controls are being installed today. Renovation will start on holes 13 and 14; those holes will be closed during construction, but the rest of the course will remain open. Please check with the Pro Shop for the most up‑to‑date hole availability.

Finally getting started


Course Update
After being covered in snow for the past 30 days, the course is extremely wet and scattered with debris. It will take some time to get everything cleaned up and back in shape. This week our priority is getting greens and tees playable, followed by addressing bunkers. Next, we will focus on clearing fairways and rough. The geese have been enjoying the open turf—and have left plenty behind for us to clean up.

Refurbishing Wood Fixtures
Throughout the winter, our grounds staff refurbishes the wood fixtures around the property. This includes sanding, staining, and repairing range bag stands, apple crates, benches, trash cans, and more. These efforts protect our investment in these items and ensure they continue to look clean and well‑maintained throughout the season.

Team cleaning and sanding wood fixtures


Cleaning, Organizing, and Repairing the Shop
Last week and this week, Ryan Anderson, First Assistant Superintendent, and Ronnie Pettit, our Head Mechanic, have been reorganizing and cleaning the shop to improve workflow and efficiency for equipment repairs. Meanwhile, Jose, Ramon, and Israel replaced the rotten siding on my office trailer.

Organizing the part shelves

Organizing the work area



Office Trailer Before 

Office Trailer After



Next Week’s Projects
Next week we will replace sections of cart path from the parking lot down to the cart staging area. Following that, our contractor will complete additional cart path repairs at the Short Game Area path. Please use caution when traveling through these areas.

 

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