• 05/25 – (Mon) Memorial Day Tournament – 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
COURSE UPDATE We are excited to share that full course aeration and tee reconstruction on Holes 11 and 16 have officially been completed. During the grow-in period, temporary tees will be utilized on these holes while the new surfaces establish and mature.
Importantly, all 18 holes are now open.
These improvements are part of our continued commitment to elevating overall course conditions as we transition into the heart of the summer growing season. Summer is when Bermudagrass thrives, and the work currently taking place across the golf course positions us for healthier turf, improved consistency, stronger recovery, and better long-term playing conditions.
Both tee complexes had experienced unsustainable foot traffic over time and required additional teeing ground, improved turf recovery capability, and upgraded sprinkler layout coverage to better support conditioning and playability moving forward.
As part of this project, premium Tahoma Bermudagrass stolons were used to create a high-quality, durable playing surface designed for long-term performance and consistency.
What to Expect During Grow-In Over the next several weeks, members will notice the areas transition through multiple visual stages: Initial hydroseed and sand coverage (Completed Friday, May 15th) Early stolon rooting and lateral spread (6–21 Days) Progressive turf fill-in and color development (21–60 Days) Increased density, deep-root development, and surface maturity (61–120+ Days) Tahoma Bermudagrass spreads aggressively during the summer months, and consistent moisture management is critical to establishing these new surfaces properly. Mid-September is the target timeframe for play to begin on these areas.
Greens & Summer Conditions Members should also expect golf course conditions to continue improving throughout the coming weeks as warmer temperatures accelerate turf growth and recovery.
You may currently notice that front nine green speeds are faster than the back nine. This is expected, as the back nine underwent core aeration one week after the front nine and is slightly behind in the recovery process. As both sides continue healing and strengthening through summer growing conditions, surfaces will become more consistent and continue trending positively.
Summer is an important time for long-term turf health, and many of the agronomic practices currently taking place are specifically designed to create stronger, smoother, and healthier playing surfaces heading into the fall and winter season.
Irrigation & Watering Cycles To support successful grow-in, 5-minute irrigation cycles will occur daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the first 6–10 days. Please note: Water cycles may be shortened or adjusted on windy days Please be mindful of on-course signage and the time on the clock to avoid getting soaked Do not attempt to drive around active sprinklers — instead, simply wait out the short cycle and proceed when safe Additionally, from now through the end of September, it is completely normal to not see seed within divot sand mixtures around the golf course. Bermudagrass spreads horizontally and utilizes the sand mixture to encourage lateral growth and recovery rather than seed germination.
We appreciate your patience, support, and enthusiasm as these improvements continue to take shape.
I can’t wait to get you playing on these new surfaces. In the meantime, both holes will present a unique and fun challenge via temporary teeing grounds.
Thank you for continuing to embrace the improvements taking place across the golf course as we continue building toward an even better playing experience. –Kyle
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Memorial Day Golf Tournament We’re excited to open registration for our Memorial Day Golf Tournament at SunBird. This is a 4-person scramble designed so every team has a real shot to win—keeping the day competitive, fun, and open to all skill levels. Event Details: • Monday, May 25 • 7:30 AM Shotgun Start • Foursome Scramble • Lunch IncludedEntry: • $50 – Members • $65 – Public We’ll have on-course contests, raffles, and multiple ways to win, followed by lunch and awards.Spots will fill quickly—sign up in the golf shop or call 480.883.0820 to reserve your team. Looking forward to a great day of golf and community as we honor Memorial Day.
REMINDER: PRACTICE TEE
To support the transition from winter ryegrass to summer Bermuda, the practice tee will operate mats only Monday–Thursday. This allows the turf to recover and strengthen heading into peak growing conditions.
Grass tee available Friday–Sunday
Member Practice Area remains available daily for those seeking grass practice during mat days.
Remember: the Warm-Up Range closes at 4:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays for picking. Thanks for your cooperation!
PRO SHOP NEWS HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Rental Clubs available: $30/18 or $20/9 Now stocking SEVEN types of golf balls – check it out! Check out SunBird golf hats, and Srixon gloves! Remember Mike “The Gripper” Butler for your re-gripping needs!
WARM-UP RANGE NOTICE Remember: the Warm-Up Range closes at 4:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays for picking. Thanks for your cooperation!
