We are pleased to announce the tree transplant project is
underway. The contractor arrived Monday, February 13th and, as
you see in the included photo, has begun working to expose the tree’s root
ball. The area being excavated is approximately 22 feet in diameter and
as much as eight (8) feet deep. Over the next two weeks, they will be
constructing a box to encapsulate the root ball. Weather permitting, the
contractor plans to conduct the actual relocation on or about March 1st.
The tree, a 70-foot white oak, will be moved from the right side of the
12th hole to the 15th hole and placed in nearly the same
location as the previous oak tree lost during a severe storm last June.
Time-lapse cameras have been set up to document the entire
process. Kinloch Superintendent, Trevor Hedgepeth, and his team will also
provide periodic updates on the Kinloch Maintenance Blog (www.kinlochgcm.blogspot.com ) as well as our Twitter Feed (@KinlochDaily). We encourage
you to view both areas for informative updates throughout the season.
This transplant is an exciting undertaking. As we approach
and confirm the actual relocation day, we will communicate that information.
We welcome you to visit the club at any time during the coming weeks to
view the process firsthand.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the
club soon.
All the best,
Jonathan Ireland
