The giant Eucalyptus trees that line many of the fairways are truly monstrous. I made this comment to a long-time resident of the area, who replied: "You should have seen the really big ones that were killed by the blight a few years ago." You mean they were bigger than the enormous sentries that stand guard over this course now? Unbelievable.
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Another unique feature of Riviera Country Club's 92-year-old course is its abundance of Eucalyptus trees. The mammoth, white-barked trees are prevalent throughout the property, and in addition to looking and smelling great, they play a strategic role on several holes.
Around the time Riviera became known as "Hogan's Alley" (Ben Hogan won the LA Open in 1947, '48 and '50 and the U.S. Open at Riviera in '48), Humphrey Bogart spent so much time watching golf from underneath a sycamore tree on the 12th hole that the club eventually named the tree after him.
Although he rarely participated in celebrity tournaments, Bogart was one of Hollywood's better golfers. On many occasions, Bogart enjoyed catching a quick round of golf at Lakeside Golf Club in between filming at the nearby Warner Bros. studios.
Famous Riviera MembersTom Brady.Jack Nicholson.Happy Gilmore (a.k.a. Adam Sandler)Mark Wahlberg.Luke Wilson.
Riviera has had many famous members, which included Humphrey Bogart, Glen Campbell, Vic Damone, Peter Falk, Jack Ging, Dean Martin, Gregory Peck, Walt Disney, Hal Roach, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1907, Hepburn was a natural born athlete. She played numerous sports as a young girl, including tennis and golf. Both of which made her a champion. The Hepburns spent their summers at Fenwick Golf Club in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Katharine Hepburn – The winner of four Oscars, Hepburn was a very keen and excellent amateur golfer, developing her skills from the age of 5 at a nine-hole course in Fenwick Connecticut. As a famous actress she regularly played the Bel Air course and lived on a house near the 14th tee.
Tracy and Bogart were life-long friends ever since making their feature film debut together in Up the River (1930). It was to be the only time the two friends appeared on screen together.
The American Film Institute named Humphrey Bogart the greatest male star in the world of classic American cinema films in 1999. Bogart, who died in 1957, received an Academy Award in 1951 for Best Actor in The African Queen. Bogart's net worth is estimated at $10 Million at the time of his death.
Bogart made his big breakthrough ten years earlier in Huston's The Maltese Falcon and the two had become great friends and regular collaborators. Bogart suggested inviting Katharine Hepburn to co-star – they had never worked together and he felt it might be “an interesting combination”.
“I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis” - Although according to his wife Lauren Bacall (also pictured) his last words were “Hurry back” after she left him alone in the house to pick up some groceries when he was bed-ridden with cancer.
19Lauren Bacall, 19, was a former model starring in her first leading film role when she met Humphrey Bogart, 45, on the set of To Have and Have Not in 1944.
Problems Associated with Trees on Golf Courses. Dr. Leon Lucas, CGA Agronomist. Trees are important on golf courses to accentuate the beauty of the design and the framing of the golf holes.
A tree species’ mature size and growth form are also important considerations. Smaller-sized species that grow to a 10- to 20-foot height are
superintendent and seek the best turf conditions typically support tree management, whether it be trimming or removing. The less serious golfers or social members, may object to any tree management (especially removal) based on environmental concerns or simply an affection for trees.
Our Jack Nicklaus Design golf course offers 18 spectacular holes nestled near the banks of Lake Wylie. Ranked one of the toughest in Charlotte, The Palisades is a true test of golf ability.
Located in the Clubhouse, the Golf Shop is well stocked and offers an array of golf clothing and equipment from brand such as Titleist, Footjoy, Taylormade, Ping, Callaway, Nike, Adidas and Peter Millar. Seasonal collections from a variety of vendors are offered in a range of colors and sizes.
Trees have a complicated relationship with golf courses. They can create stunning visual backdrops , help define the character of a golf course, provide habitat for animals, improve air quality and screen undesirable views. However, when the leaves begin to fall we are reminded that trees also have their costs. Having the right trees in the right spots maximizes their benefits and minimizes the negatives. Here are five things every golfer should know about trees on golf courses:
Trees with aggressive surface roots can create issues for golfers, superintendents and cartpaths. (Courtesy/USGA)
When there is adequate space between trees they are healthier, turf conditions are better and golfers have plenty of room to play. (Courtesy/USGA)
Certain trees drop significant amounts of leaves, sticks, fruit, bark and other debris. When these trees are located close to greens, daily cleanup could be required before the greens can be mowed and made ready for play. In addition, some courses spend tens of thousands of dollars each year on autumn leaf and debris cleanup.
Poorly placed trees cause difficulties for golfers and superintendents that will only worsen over time. The best way to avoid these problems is to account for the full size of a tree prior to planting. If a tree is already too close to the line of play, the options are limited and removing the tree is probably the best solution.
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Trees have a complicated relationship with golf courses. They can create stunning visual backdrops , help define the character of a golf course, provide habitat for animals, improve air quality and screen undesirable views. However, when the leaves begin to fall we are reminded that trees also have their costs. Having the right trees in the right spots maximizes their benefits and minimizes the negatives. Here are five things every golfer should know about trees on golf courses:
Trees with aggressive surface roots can create issues for golfers, superintendents and cartpaths. (Courtesy/USGA)
When there is adequate space between trees they are healthier, turf conditions are better and golfers have plenty of room to play. (Courtesy/USGA)
Certain trees drop significant amounts of leaves, sticks, fruit, bark and other debris. When these trees are located close to greens, daily cleanup could be required before the greens can be mowed and made ready for play. In addition, some courses spend tens of thousands of dollars each year on autumn leaf and debris cleanup.
Poorly placed trees cause difficulties for golfers and superintendents that will only worsen over time. The best way to avoid these problems is to account for the full size of a tree prior to planting. If a tree is already too close to the line of play, the options are limited and removing the tree is probably the best solution.