Belle Haven Country Club Agronomy

  Belle Haven Country Club Agronomy Blog – March 26, 2026 Bunker Renovation Update It’s been another productive week on the course! The construction crew worked Saturday to install erosion and sediment controls around 16 green, completing that phase Monday morning. We received approval later that day to begin demolition. Joel met with the lead shaper Tuesday afternoon to review this stage of work, and by Thursday the crew had seven bunkers rough-shaped and ready for drainage. Joel will return Friday morning to inspect and approve the bunkers and green surrounds. Once approved, the next step includes installing drainage, adding bunker sand, and grassing the area. If all goes as planned, we’ll begin sodding by next Thursday. Our irrigation team relocated four heads and installed 200 feet of new pipe to accommodate the bunker work. On Monday, we’ll move another 60 feet of pipe located beneath one of the new bunkers. 16 Green bunker renovation taking shape. Fairway Aerificat...

  BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Agronomy Blog – March 19, 2026 Bunker Renovation Update It’s been another productive week on the course! Despite an inch of rain Monday afternoon, the construction crew is wrapping up work around the 13th green. Joel was on-site Monday to make final adjustments before shaping and drainage. On Tuesday, the team installed the drainage and gravel layer, followed by application of the Better Billy Bunker polymer on Wednesday. Sand was added Thursday morning, and 10,000 square feet of rough sod will be installed Friday. The hole is expected to be fully complete by next Tuesday. Gravel layer and drainage complete Spraying the Better Billy Bunker Polymer Sand in the bunkers Erosion and sediment control work on hole 16 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Tarps Removed We removed the growing tarps from the short game area and the driving range on Tuesday and Wednesday. These tarps protect the Bermuda grass during the winter and give us a head start ...

  BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB AGRONOMY BLOG March 12, 2026 Bunker Renovation Update It was a productive week on the course! On Friday, Joel Weinman joined the crew to fine‑tune the new 14th‑hole approach. Our team installed additional irrigation on both sides of the green to ensure full coverage for the expanded approach and fairway. On Monday, McDonald and Sons moved to the 13th green to begin demolition. By Tuesday, all three bunkers were rough‑shaped ahead of Joel’s site visit Wednesday morning. That same day, we received and installed 19,000 square feet of sod—finishing just before the rain—completing about 90% of the 14th hole. At 13, our team relocated two sprinkler heads and water lines to accommodate the new bunker layout. Drainage installation is the next step. On Thursday, we received five truckloads of bunker sand (110 tons) and three loads of drainage stone (66 tons) for the bunkers on 13. We anticipate finishing the green surround and bunkers by the end of next ...

  BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB AGRONOMY BLOG March 5, 2026 BUNKER RENOVATION UPDATE Erosion and sediment controls on holes 13 and 14 were completed Monday, and the county has officially cleared us to begin construction. We started by stripping turf around the 14th green surround and the 13th fairway bunker. Although Tuesday’s rain delayed progress, the construction crew returned early Wednesday to begin grading work around the 14th green. All bentgrass from the 14th approach was harvested and stored behind the green for future use. Despite the challenging weather, the project remains on track. 14 approach left side being soften       14 green side bunker removed GREENS AERIFICATION Greens aerification is scheduled for Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10. The course will open at its normal time each day; however, the back nine will remain closed until 2 p.m. Our spring aerification process includes: • ¼‑inch hollow tines to remove organic matter • Clea...