Well after a monumental two weeks we made it and I can't believe what has been achieved in that time. Players tomorrow will find the courses in pristine condition, with all but a few pockets of rough not mown. The only downside is the 200+ stumps that are out there!! There's still grinding of the green waste that was stockpiled over near 6R to go and that will continue for a few days then it's the stump removal to come.
It couldn't have been achieved without the efforts of CTHGC grounds crew and the awesome contractors who all pulled together and worked in sync as a great team. To Graham Dewitt and his awesome team from GDE Tree Services, Chicka and Trevor King and Pete McConnell, a heartfelt thanks from me for coming to our aid when you could well have gone anywhere else following TCAlfred. Thanks also to the great group of volunteers early this week and to the members for putting up with just 9 holes while we went about the works. Also thanks to the Club Board and Management for their support.
And while it doesn't quite match the lyrics of Jackson Browne's ''The load out"" song, it seemed an appropriate thought as Graham's crew packed their gear up to head on home to Brisbane and beyond after spending two weeks of their lives at Coolie Tweed.
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The load out - packed up and heading home. Thanks again!! |