Drainage Update #13

Last week the work site was graded and 20 of the 23 pallets of sod needed were installed. Our goal this week is to finish the sod, apply pre-emerge and roll the entire area.

The second piece of the puzzle involves the homeowners lawn where the failed drainage pipe was removed. We have developed a punch list of items to be done over the next couple of weeks including sod,pinestraw and rock work to name a few.We have also been working closely with the owners to ensure they are satisfied with the end product.




Sod installation on 2/1



Pipe Installation #13

As many of you have noticed, we are currently involved in a project next to #13 green. A few months ago the homeowner adjacent to the green reported sink holes in his lawn; at the time we were not sure if it was related to the drainage system for the golf course. After extensive research using a robotic camera and exploratory digging,  it was concluded a drainage pipe from the course had collapsed. Our original goal was to repair the failed sections of pipe that crossed the homeowners property.  Unfortunately, once the pipe was exposed we realized there were many more failed sections than originally thought. Based on these findings, we determined the best option would be to cap off both ends of the 24", 300 foot pipe and install a new one on the course property.

New techniques approved by the pipe manufacturer regarding the installation of back fill aggregates were used to ensure the longevity of the newly installed pipe. Unlike the old pipe and back fill, the newly installed pipe called for an aggregate to be used below, around and on top of the pipe. The aggregate chosen was #57 limestone. 

Weather combined with the scope of work has made this project difficult to complete. On the course we still need to do a final grade to the areas prior to any sod being installed. On the homeowner's property we have grade work, sod installation and landscape installation left to complete.

Below are several pictures of the process. As we begin to move forward I will provide more updates.






Notice the crushed pipe in the homeowners lawn at the bottom of a 20 foot hole

Contractor installing pipe

Aggregate being installed around pipe

Connection being made at drain inlet on the course

  

Winter Annuals

Winter annuals have been installed at the clubhouse using a mixture of pansies,violas and kale. Following installation a fungicide and fertilizer were applied. Below are a few pictures of the process.





Removal of summer annuals

  

Bed prep

Flower installation



Overseeding

This past week the driving range tee,short game area and the front of the clubhouse were overseeded with ryegrass. The process typically takes 7-10 days for the seed to germinate. During this time it is extremely important to keep the seed moist. Irrigation cycles are run at 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for 10 minutes each. As seed begins to grow we will begin to back off on the amount of water applied. I have included several pictures of the process.




Scalping range tee at .350 of an inch to provide seed to soil contact

Spreading seed at 20 lbs per 1000 ft2

Clubhouse lawn preparation

 Assistant superintendent Michael Sanford dropping seed at the clubhouse



Heavy Rains!

Excessive rainfall has made it difficult to prepare the golf course this week,since Tues. we have received 5.25". The maintenance crew has done a fantastic job in cleaning up debris and repairing bunkers on two seperate occasions. Fairway were mowed one time this week and greens three times. Hopefully the weather will be dryer next week and we can get caught up.

Since Mon. we have been involved with an irrigation leak at the driving range. It has taken the week to find and repair the leaking pipe as well as repair several wires that were damaged in the process. We were unable to back fill the hole and move the large equipment due to the heavy rain last night.

Creek Repair #15

A section of the creek on the left side of the hole has severely eroded over the past several years. It has threatened to undermine the path but most importantly it was a dangerous situation for cart traffic. The creek has been moved approx. 20ft.and lined with stone. The old creek channel was filled in, graded then sod was installed. The pictures below are before and after.

Before



Prior to sodding




 



Greens Aerification and Cart Path Update

We have just reached the four week mark since greens were aerified. In the ten days following, we had less than desirable weather for optimum healing. Cooler than average temperatures due to heavy cloud cover slowed the process.  During this time, we experienced five days of thick cloud cover with very little sun. This has a huge impact on the greens ability to grow since Champion Bermudagrass requires 8 hours of sunlight. With that being said, the weather has been ideal since and they are about 95% healed. Topdressing in the form of sand is being applied weekly. Beginning today the height will be lowered from .120 to .110 and they will be double cut each day we are open combined with periodic rolling. It will not take long (5-7 days) for the suface to become very smooth and reach speeds on the stimpmeter of 10.5 - 11 feet that you all are accustomed to. It has consistently taken 4-5 weeks to completely heal. For those that participated in the Greystone Invitational you may remember there were still some open holes on the greens 4+ weeks after aerifying. Without proper cultivation, the speed and firmness we achieve would not be possible. I appreciate everyone's support during the two events each year.

Deep Drill Machine

#11 ( Pic Taken On 8/18)



#15( Pic Taken On 8/18)






While we were closed broken sections of cart path and curbing were replaced. Approx.2500ft2 of path and 330 linear ft of curbing on # 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 and the clubhouse received much needed repairs.




Demo Behind Clubhouse



 


Finished Product