Our big golf course maintenance project this year was correcting the issues that erosion has caused on the fairway side of #18 lake bank. Over several years, the lank bank had eroded away, causing unsightly aesthetics. We chose to make this a priority for the fact that this is one of the most televised and characteristic holes at TPC Southwind during the FedEx St. Jude Classic. We brought in
Sanders Golf Course Construction, a company that has helped us on other erosion projects, as well as tee construction, and drainage projects. They brought, with them, the proper heavy machinery and expertise to get the job done efficiently.
The project started with the lowering of the lake. Several boards were removed from the weir of the lake, which allowed the water to drain into the creek that flows through #18 and #17.
Next was the removal of the aquatic plants along the fairway side of the lank bank.
Then, came the dirt work. We wanted to have a gradual slope from the fairway. This allows water to gently roll off the slope in the lake.
As the grade of the land was set, an erosion blanket was installed. This is a thick blanket that is tucked into the soil at either side and stapled into the ground and prevents erosion from occurring in the future.
Lastly, Zoysia sod was laid across the erosion blanket, down to about a foot below the water line.
The finished product looks great and will be long lasting!
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