With our rough unit that we bought in 2007 having its lease expiring and being returned, we are looking into a replacement if the funds are there for one. Today, you will see a Toro 7000, a new breed of rough unit, in the field being tested. And no, we haven't purchased this unit but when they are units that are new to the field we always test first before entertaining the potential purchase. Of course, any purchase must go through the approval process.
We have also purchased three new items to better improve the golf course: a penetrometer, slope level and bunker sieve.
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| Penetrometer |
The penetrometer will be used to test the firmness of the greenside bunkers at ideal conditions for the majority of our membership ... this information will allow us to get the bunkers consistently at the level.
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| Slope Level |
The slope level along with the new "no pin" maps will allow the set up person to select a pin position that is rated in comparison of speed and slope (i.e. if the green is rolling 11 on the stimp, the max allowable slope by the USGA is 2.7 - 2.9%). Having a tool that aids the set up person will allow him to set "fair" positions.
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| Sand Sieve for Removing Rocks |
And lastly the bunker sieve. This tools will be used to finish removing the rock out of our test bunker (12's front, right) that were accidentally brought in when using blow sand to fill.
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