Missouri City residents can help the reconstruction of the El Dorado Golf Course stay on target by keeping off the land.

Citizens are urged to refrain from walking, riding bikes and four-wheelers or letting pets roam on any part of El Dorado. The 200-acre course is being rebuilt and is planned to re-open later this year.

“Seeding of the El Dorado course will begin May 4, and in order for the new Bermuda grass to take root and flourish, it is crucial that we let the terrain rest,” said Scott Elmer, Director of Public Works. “The movement of nearly 190,000 cubic yards of dirt on the course and the presence of heavy construction equipment already make the fairways dangerous for bystanders. For both their safety and the good of the golf course, we strongly discourage citizens from wandering onto El Dorado at this time.”

With more than half of the holes sculpted and work on the drainage and irrigation systems underway, El Dorado is now being primed for the May seeding.

The success of the course will hinge on the quality and shape of the greens, so it is imperative that the grass has enough time to grow without interference, Elmer said. The grass will be inspected later this summer, to ensure proper seeding has occurred.

“Just as we might treat our own lawns with care if they were newly seeded, we are asking residents to help thoughtfully tend for this recreational space that will make Missouri City a prime golf destination in the region,” Elmer said. “By waiting to walk El Dorado until it is ready, residents can help create a greener future for the entire community.”

For more information on the Quail Valley Golf Course, visit www.golfquailvalley.com or www.missouricitytx.gov.