#7 Construction Phase Complete

New drop inlet in fairway to which the re-graded area will run to

Sod over the trench that holds the new outlet pipe

Today the contractors were able to finish the construction phase of the drainage project on #7 fairway. Now that construction is complete we enter the establishment phase of the project. #7 will remain a par 3 until the sod has had time to take root. Once the sod has rooted, the hole will  be re-opened as a par 4. The hole will then remain cart path only until we feel that the area can tolerate cart traffic.             

Newly graded and sodded fairway from the front

Newly graded and sodded fairway from the rear

Progress Near #3 Cart Path
The area to the right of #3 cart has eroded due to cart traffic and tree roots, making the area aesthetically displeasing and unsafe for carts to traverse. With some of the sod we were able to re-use from the project on #7 we were able to make progress to this unsightly area. We hope to complete work to this area as soon as we can feasibly manage.

Before

After

#7 Project Update

The contractors for the drainage project on #7 were able to make it to Greenbrier earlier than expected last week due to the unseasonably warm, dry weather we were having. Unfortunately when they got here they were greeted by more typical cold, wet weather. With that said, progress is going very well, and once the exposed ground dries out, the construction phase of the project should only be 1-2 days from completion. At that point we will enter the establishment phase. This phase will keep #7 as a par 3 until the sod has fully rooted. Once the turf has rooted we will re-open the hole as a par 4, with cart path only restrictions. Below are some pictures showing progress made so far on the project, and how these steps are already paying dividends.

The area was cut out and stripped. Some of the better areas of sod were removed and used on the course.

New drop inlet located in the fairway is intentionally set below the initial grade to allow for more fall to the drain.

This box blade attachment setup with laser grading capabilities automatically adjusts to move dirt to predetermined heights creating the proper gradient to move water to the new drop inlet.

Any exposed area would be wet after 1.5 inches of rainfall, but this picture shows that the newly installed drainage system is already working it's magic!  No more puddling or lakes on #7.

Sod Laid on Holes 12,13, and 14

As we barrel quickly out of "winter" and into spring, we took the time to put the finishing touches on some of the work that we had started in 2016. The dormant sod we have laid will cover the trench line from the project on #13 and tie in some areas on mounds and around cart path edges. These areas will be circled with a white line and will be ground under repair until they are established.

Sod Prep

Sod to trench line

Cart path edge #13

Behind #13 green

#14 mound