Tree Removal from the front gate area

We contracted the removal of the oak tree from the front gate that was struck by lightning earlier in the season. I had hoped to remove it this winter but it has browned out and succumbed to its injuries from this summer.  The top is being removed  today and the rest of the log will be removed this week.  As mentioned in a recent posting, we will have the two trees removed in late fall to the right of #1 tee by contractors who will be doing work over the winter in the ditch near the driving range and hole #1.  The large oak near #9/club lawn will be removed by our staff as will the oak on the right of #12.  There appear to be other trees that are browning out and showing serious distress as well which we will be monitoring this fall.  

Power lines, gate, wall and ornamental plantings were too close for our staff to attempt this job plus it is a very large tree.   Contracted out the job to a tree service to remove the severely damaged pin oak from the front gate area.