Oak Tree 1 Tee

Apologies to everyone as we forgot to update you on the oak tree that came down on the first tee.

Last Sunday morning at 7:20 am, a main branch of the oak tree behind the first tee came crashing down without warning. There was not a breath of wind to speak of. A group of four golfers had just left the tee and the next group had not yet assembled on the tee. Needless to say, everyone at the club that heard and saw the results of the failed branch knew that luck was with us last Sunday.

After inspecting the failed branch, it was apparent that there was much rot in the crotches of the tree and that the tree could not be trusted. Therefore, a decision was made to take the tree down immediately.

Northeast Tree from Cranston began the work on Wednesday and finished the project Friday by bringing in a 60 ton crane to help them.

It is always sad when one of our old tree friends fails, but the safety of our members and guests will never be jeopardized.

Patrick M. Gertner CGCS