Pond Bank Rehabilitation

Last spring we started with our first lake bank rehabilitation projects.  These were projects taken on to prevent erosion and increase aesthetic value to the golf hole.  We’ve continued the lake bank rehab projects this fall.  I’m thankful for these last two projects were passed early, allowing us to get the projects finished before winter.  Spring is always a challenging time to do projects as weather can be questionable.  Again, these projects addressed issues like erosion and aesthetic value to the 3^rd and 14^th holes.

Pond rehab projects at 3 and 10 this spring really helped educate our crew on the process.  It’s a time consuming project but when finished really enhances the feature.  The pond on the 14^th hole was in need of the most attention, as the north side had experienced significant erosion.  Using Koir Logs, we were able to reestablish a new pond edge and help reinforce the bank.  Although not an eternal fix, it should serve its purpose for numerous years to come. 

Along with the 14^th hole we wanted to address another area along 3.  Last spring we fixed the area directly in front of the green.  Finishing that area we knew we wanted to do more on the left side of pond over along brush.  This was a quick project to tackle as the bank wasn’t all too steep requiring minimal fill material. 

These projects are always nice to tackle and complete.  They give the golf course an instant positive impact from play-ability and aesthetics.  Future pond rehab projects are to come but for the most part we have addressed our worst areas.  This is the 2^nd installment in a number of them to communicate to you what fall and winter projects have taken place and how we’re doing.