Chipping green

First things first, strip existing sod and prep area for construction.

Core out and shape new green. Core depth is approximately 18".

Paint out desired drain lines and start trenching.

Here we are about half way through the construction process of the new green. You can see the 4" gravel layer with the grade stakes in place to help us keep the desired contour of the green. The black liner you see on the inner wall of the green is so we can always find the original shape of the green, there is also a bio-barrier lining there to help to keep out root intrusion.

This stage is close to final grade. We added 12" of sand which contains 10% Dakota Peat Moss. The Peat Moss helps with moisture and nutrient retention during the beginning stages of the new green.

When constructing a new green the preferred method would be to seed it with the desired grass species. Due to the time of year and weather conditions we decided laying sod would be a better option.

The green was sodded with A-4 bentgrass and the surrounds was sodded with Perennial Rye grass.

Things that kill grass...

Anguina Pacificae Nematode - AKA Todes
Todes

And more todes, you know you have dead grass on a green when you can see it from 30 yards away. See the off-color/brownish area in front of the pin? Yeah, that's dirt.

How about hydraulic oil.

Yep, that kills grass too.

Transplanting a Cypress tree.

Natives in the Fall

#18 Practice Green

This is the original site of the old practice area after demolition day.

The new green was enlarged by almost 1200 sq. ft. We added a few new contours and slope as well as put in drainage.

4" gravel layer.

Seeded on May 13th with a 50/50 blend of Tyee & 007 bentgrass. Germination was first noted on May 18th.

This picture was taken October 2009 just prior to reopening the practice area.

Putting Green Party

These pictures were taken from the private putting green that I'm responsible for maintaining. The owner wanted to have a "Putting Green Party" so I set up a 9-hole putting course on the green which included sand traps, trees, and other various hazards and obsticles.

Cart path install

We used a paving material called StaLok.

The material is loaded into a paver which lays down an even layer at your desired depth and width. At install we put down 4" which compacts to 2" when rolled with a heavy roller.



The final product is very clean and natural looking. One of the benefits of StaLok is that is blends right in with the natural surroundings.

The best golf tip ever!!!