Tough day for the Greens Department on Saturday. Around 4:40 PM on 5/7, I was on my way to Lancaster, PA with my wife and kids when I received a call from Allan Irwin. Allan informed me that my office was on fire and the fire department was on the way. I turned around headed back to the club to make everyting was under control. Hugo Miranda, a long time member of the Greens Team was at the club when the fire started and tried to fight it with an extinguisher. Mike Barillo was with Hugo and called 911. Hugo was able to save one of the computers from the office before it became fully engaged. The fire inspector said the fire started in the ceiling over the bathroom near the vent fan. I will be setting up an office in the clubhouse Monday and working hard to rebuild our shop.

Montgomery County responded very quickly to the 911 call.

My office after the fire was put out.

Greens Department after the fire inspector had completed his investigation.

Renovations are almost complete. #6 and #15 are complete, #5 is ready for liner and sand and #8 has been approved by Bill Love.

#5 Green ready for liner and sand.

#6 completed, new f-way bunker and renovated green side bunkers.  Now you can see where the trouble is.

#7 tee opened on Friday 5/6 for play.

#8 tee opened 5/6, you can see the new target bunker in the distance.

#8 better view of the new fairway bunker.

#8 green, working hard, almost ready for sod.

#13 tee opened for play on 5/6, looks great.