Driving Range Tee Renovation

This fall we completed a driving range tee renovation which increased the tee space by over 33%, converted grass species to more a desirable turf, and updated both irrigation and drainage. Instead of having three separate tees that are tiered, the range tee is now all one tier and takes full advantage of space for practice

The ultimate reason behind the renovation was to offer better turf for members and guests to enjoy during the entire golf season.  Maintaining a healthy range tee with good turf coverage for an entire season was not previously possible due to lack of proper size, poor irrigation coverage, and inadequate drainage. 

The construction process took 10 days to complete and the new tee is currently being grown in.  We currently anticipate opening the new grass range tee around Memorial Day 2019. Below are some pictures of the process which help detail the new tee.

Range tees prior to renovation and a few days after a non-selective herbicide application to kill off existing grass

Tilling the old killed-off turf into the existing tee mix

Stripping off the tee mix to shape the sub-soil for the new tee

Aerial view of tee mix being removed and saved

Over 1,800 ft of new 6" drain tile installed in the tee

New irrigation being installed

Seeding process: Drop seed, fertilize, hand rake, dimple

2.2" rainfall day after seeding...not in the forecast...

Re-seeded, raked, and dimpled

Range tee covered with permeable covers due to future rain forecast

Great germination of new bentgrass tee surface. Picture is 8 days after initial seeding

2018 Grounds Staff!

4.7" of Rain in 24 Hours

The course has received 4.7" of rain in 24 hours leading to major flooding, multiple postponed events, and the general closure of the course for 2 days now. These photos were taken shortly after the rain stopped. After the water recedes there will be a lot of storm cleanup to do, as well as numerous days of playing catch-up with normal mowing and course detail.  

Spring 2018

It has been a slow start to the season but we're finally finding some sunshine and warmer temperatures. As of today all tees, fairways, and greens have been cut and most of the bunkers have been cleaned out and raked. General course cleanup continues with raking sticks and leaves and will continue over the next week. The course opens tomorrow and we're excited to see all of the members back at the club enjoying the courses. Welcome to the 2018 golf season!

2 South after the first fairway cut of 2018

1 North green following the first cut. Where the winter cover was used can still be easily identified.

3 and 7 North fairways showing nice color already

During (right) and after (left) flooding pictures of 5 North fairway