Re-post of Email

The following is a re-post of an e-mail that some members never received:

Dear MGC Members,
Below is a message from Jim Schessler and the Board of Governors , regarding news of the damage to the tree on hole #9 from Hurricane Irene.  Enjoy this holiday weekend and all the golf it will bring you.

Hurricane Irene resulted in the loss of approximately one third of the tree in the center of hole # 9. This is in addition to the loss of a major section a few years ago. A thorough inspection of the tree indicates that the remaining portion is essentially hollow and is a safety hazard. Accordingly the remainder of the tree must be removed. We expect that this will be done late next week. Meanwhile we have roped off the area to the right of the tree as a danger area which will be designated as ground under repair.

 In our long range planning we had anticipated this eventuality. We have preliminary plans for the redesign of this hole in the absence of the tree. We will review these plans and the timing of their implementation with an ad hoc expanded Greens Committee representing a cross section of the membership.

Meanwhile, the same committee is finalizing measures required to improve the conditions of the greens and sand bunkers.

Regards,

Madison Golf Club
155 Green Avenue
Madison, NJ  07940