Ahoskie NC Rec Complex

[BraveThrower43]

The thing is the area(maybe 4 acres) that has that plant ONLY has that plant so if we get rid of it there is just an open field. Im interested in the ideas using htis area

[BraveThrower43]

Originally Posted by tom12003

Also called Russian Olives. These are an invasive species, Mecklenburg Parks and Rec encouraged us to take out as many as we could. Many can be eradicated by stepping on them (breaking the root system a few inches below the surface); others will need cutting (producing "trippers") but after 6-10 months these little stumps can easily be removed with a good pickax swing.

These have grown to the size of small trees at the base so doing that would be very tough

[sloppydisc]

Invite the local Fire Dept out for a controlled burn. Those guys like to practice.

[BraveThrower43]

The Pyro in me likes this idea lol

[tom12003]

Originally Posted by BraveThrower43

These have grown to the size of small trees at the base so doing that would be very tough

Sometimes the bigger they are, the easier they come out. If you have to cut them, do it a few inches above the ground (if you cut at ground level they will pop up and inch or so--from rebound--and will be the proverbial hidden trippers). In 6-12 months the stumps/roots should feel loose with a good kick--they are now ready for a good pick ax swing (or 3) to pop them out. Few better course work feelings than have these guys disappear!

[sloppydisc]

Originally Posted by BraveThrower43

The Pyro in me likes this idea lol

If you are not a pyro at heart, then you are not really a man.

[BraveThrower43]

Walked the property with Max Crotts today and I have to say wow there are some cool holes here. Nice Par 5 that is a monster and several par fours with some teeth as well. Still have a few more wooded holes to design but overall I am looking forward to this one. Par from the longs will likely be somewhere around a 60.

[New013]

sounds badass.. NC dg keeps getting better.

[BraveThrower43]

Originally Posted by New013

sounds badass.. NC dg keeps getting better.

This course will be a place that you can just rip it my friend. Very Clarence friendly course

[BraveThrower43]

May have permission to use 20 more acres of completly wooded property! We will see how things progress could make for a VERY well mixed course. Water, Woods, and Bombs