We wrapped up our drainage project on #17 green last week.
Things went as planned and on schedule.
You can read about the plan we executed in
last
week's blog. Basically, we have a very poorly draining, small section of
#17 green. Over the last several years as the intensity and volume of
rainstorms have increased, the condition of the turf has declined. We decided
it was time to insert drainage into this area.
Here are pictures outlining the process:
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| Removal of grass from green. |
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| Using trencher to cut into green. |
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| Completed trench being cleaned out. |
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| More trench cleaning. |
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The original gravel layer of the green. It
was buried over 17 inches deep.
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You can see our aerification channels
extending down into the old
native soil. (White vertical lines) |
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Trench with pipe and gravel complete.
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This shows the gravel base, pipe, more
gravel, and the sand over top. |
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| Ready for sod to be replaced on trench. |
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| A partially completed trench. |
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| Replacing sod on trench. |
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| Partially repaired trench sod. |
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| Continuing to replace trench sod. |
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| Trench leading to drain behind green. |
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| Working on trench to existing drain. |
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Replacing and tamping soil on trench
that leads to drain in rough. |
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| Sod replaced on trench in rough. |
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| Sod complete on rough trench |
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| Finished |
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| Finished |
Once we get the sod level on the green and consistent with
the rest of the putting surface, the right side of #17 green will be usable
like any other area.
Etiquette Reminder of the Month
When parking your cart at a tee or green, please keep all 4
tires on the cart path.
Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve
course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course
etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:
See you on the course!
Joe
jvillegas@bwrc.org
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