There is a very large oak tree to the left of the fairway on #5 at Leslie Park that has seen better days. Unfortunately, this tree is very important to how the hole plays. It is also very hard to replace a tree of this size. With that in mind, we have implemented a program to try and save the tree. Earlier this year, we hired a forestry consultant to look at the tree and provide recommendations. They came out in September and loosened the soil at the base of the tree. They also recommended trimming out all of the dead wood.
This is the tree in June of 2014.
Another shot of the same tree. The yellow leaves are a sign that the tree is not healthy.
This was taken looking east before the dead wood was trimmed out.
After trimming. It should be noted that these shots are taken from the side of the hole. When viewed from the tee or the green, the tree looks less lopsided.
Looking west before trimming.
After trimming.
Hopefully, these steps will keep this tree healthy and alive for many more years.
1 comment:
I hope you can save the tree. As frustrating as it is to end up behind it, you are absolutely correct that the hole's strategy depends on the tree.
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