A river ran through it: Tackling flooding at Oxbow Country Club January 2020 Regular spring flooding used to plague North Dakota’s Oxbow Country Club. Rerouting, new features and other renovation work have allowed the course to reinvent itself, higher and drier.
9 takes on golf course bunker renovations November 21, 2019 Because one bunker-revamp size doesn’t fit all: Snapshots of nine Illinois superintendents’ recent bunker renovations and their advice for others embarking on such projects.
Maintenance facility renovations: Selling and seeing to completion September 11, 2019 Six superintendents share advice for navigating a maintenance facility renovation, from selling the idea to decision-makers to tackling the project’s unfamiliar challenges.
Renovating paradise: Waiehu Golf Course September 2019 A Maui muni rose to the challenge of an in-house renovation, which included installing a new, salt-tolerant grass on greens.
Renovating golf course bunkers: In-house vs. hiring out August 2019 Is your bunker mentality more DIY or more hands-off? Here’s what to consider when deciding whether to employ outside expertise for your bunker project.
Corica Park South Course: A sustainability standout April 2019 Recycled materials — including secondhand turf from the Oakland Raiders — drought-tolerant grasses, rainwater collection and targeted irrigation are all components of the new-look California course.
Golf course greens renovation advice September 2018 A distillation of research to help superintendents spearhead a greens renovation, minimize course closure and ensure a long-lasting finished product.
The art of golf course bunker removal September 2018 An Ohio superintendent shares his process for eliminating bunkers — and the resources they require — while maintaining golf course aesthetics and architectural integrity.
Self-service: Renovation at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club November 2017 Arizona superintendent Ryan Kreizenbeck tried his hand at design during a recent renovation project, and the result has drawn rave reviews from all involved at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club.
Speed and style: Davenport Country Club renovation October 2017 Ron Forse discusses how the golf course architect duo behind Forse Design achieved top-end renovation results on a tight timeline.
Fast forward: Davenport Country Club October 2017 The makeover of Iowa’s Davenport Country Club offers a blueprint for renovating on an aggressive timeline as well as recapturing a storied course’s original personality.
Intentions at Inverness September 29, 2017 Historic Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, is undergoing major changes to restore its past yet still address the modern game.
Much ado about Midland September 2017 The two-part transformation of a West Texas course brought its share of unusual obstacles, unexpected lessons and unique triumphs, all culminating in a refreshed look and feel just in time for the club’s 90th anniversary.
DuPage County opens revamped, eco-conscious golf course August 24, 2017 In Chicago’s western suburbs, government agencies worked with designers to craft a course that doubles as a conservation project.
Assessing golf course infrastructure August 2017 How long can you expect the many, varied components of your course to last? A veteran superintendent breaks down infrastructure life spans to help you optimally plan and budget for future restoration, renovation and replacement work.
Riomar Country Club: Polishing an oceanside gem January 2017 Through prudent planning, clever budgeting tactics and some lucky nods from Mother Nature, the renovation of a renowned Florida course came in on time and with funds to spare, allowing for some added bonuses.
Ground control: Navigating a renovation September 2016 Sharing his turf with a team of outside professionals during a sweeping course renovation taught a Chicago-area superintendent worthwhile lessons in collaboration, planning and project management.
Master planning for golf course renovations October 2014 Considering a golf course renovation? Master planning marries the wants and needs of the facility with the architect’s ability to deliver on those expectations.
Anatomy of a renovation: Fort Wayne Country Club September 2014 The Indiana club’s “Greens + Project” added up to more than just new putting surfaces and offers valuable know-how for other golf courses facing a renovation.
Renovating golf course bunkers: 7 key considerations August 2014 A superintendent-turned-designer discusses drainage, sand selection, edges, liners and other elements of upgrading bunkers with a focus on prolonging their life span.