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Friday, April 19, 2024

Updates on De La Vista, Chula Vista, Mira Mesa, Amberwood, Hawkes Bay courses

There are two weeks left before the over seeding program begins at golf courses and continues through this fall. To ensure optimal growth of the Bermuda grass, the contractors will be using this time to perform any necessary tasks in preparation for the over seeding.

• The De La Vista Course renovations continue to progress. The course has been substantially completed. This week the contractor is focusing on minor details while waiting for full grow-in and conditioning. All 10 greens, tees and bunkers have been re-grassed and sanded. The grand opening is anticipated to take place in October.

• The new Chula Vista practice green surface construction is complete and growing in well. The drainage is scheduled to be finalized this week, weather permitting.

• The greens at Mira Mesa #9 and Hawkes Bay #4 have also been completed and will be evaluated daily for conditioning.

•  The green at Amberwood #5 will have the granite yardages, new tee signage and other amenities installed this week. This project has been delayed due to weather and will require additional work based on the current condition.

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