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February 2017: Valhalla Implements the Third Phase of TDA Drainage Plan

Penny February 6, 2017September 6, 2024CUSTOMER PROFILE, PROJECTSdrainage, Valhalla

Roger Meier, Golf Course Superintendent at Valhalla Golf Club, is a busy man. Since arriving at Valhalla in 20110, he has overseen the reconstruction of all of the greens, practice range, renovation of all primary rough areas; along with adding/renovating all of the bunkers, and the installation of a state of the art irrigation system. He has hosted 2 major championships (Senior PGA Championship in 20111 and the 2014 PGA Championship). In his spare time, he serves as President of the Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Board for the Kentucky Turfgrass Council.

In addition to all of this, he is making steady progress towards implementing the TDA drainage plan that was done for Valhalla in 2011. …

February 2017: Berkeley Hall Club, Bluffton, SC

Penny February 4, 2017October 1, 2024CUSTOMER PROFILE, PRODUCT, PROJECTSBerkeley Hall, Chris Young, Dennis Hurley, Mickey McCord, Turf Drain, Turf Drainage Co. of America

Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, S.C. is an incredible facility. The two Fazio courses are demanding enough to host the best amateurs in the country each year at “The Players Amateur”, but enjoyable enough that the national membership makes plays year round. The course is maintained to the highest standards, and the “Berkeley Hall Experience” comes with the expectation of facilities and service at the highest level.

A wet winter in 2016 was keeping Chris Young, CGCS and “Director of Golf Maintenance,” from providing the product that he knew was expected from the membership. He contacted Pat O’Brien, regional agronomist with the USGA, and Pat suggested that he contact TDA. Dennis Hurley and Mickey McCord prepared a plan …

1st Qtr 2015 – Current Projects

Dennis Hurley February 11, 2015October 1, 2024CUSTOMER PROFILE, PROJECTSAllen Storie, Bluejack, Bluejack National, Eric Bauer, Hound Ears, Hound Ears Club, Richard Luikens

Southwest

Bluejack National Golf Club

Montgomery, TX

Eric Bauer Oversees Construction of New Tiger Woods Course in Montgomery, Texas

Eric Bauer is the energy behind the golf course construction at Bluejack National, the first Tiger Woods–designed course to open in the nation. Bluejack National is built on a spectacular undulating property in Montgomery, Texas, north of Houston. Medalist Golf is the contractor, and in addition to the Tiger Woods Design team, Beau Welling and Shane Robichaud are designing the course. The golf course will have one cut of turf featuring firm and fast playing conditions. Everyone was in agreement that with the heavy rainfalls that occur in the Gulf Coast area, drainage was a major priority. Eric

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January 2013: Current Projects

Dennis Hurley January 29, 2013October 1, 2024PROJECTS

East Coast

Highlands Falls Country Club

Fred Gehrisch, CGCSA Superintendent at Highlands Falls Country Club isn’t afraid to tackle big projects at Highlands Falls C.C. in Highlands, NC. Fred’s next big project is the implementation of a drainage plan done by TDA in 2012. Fred will be doing the project in-house. Highlands Falls C.C. sits on one of the most spectacular sites in the Eastern U.S., and presents a formidable challenge because of the shallow rock. Fred will be utilizing gravity, as well as siphon systems and Irrigation Driven Pumps to alleviate the difficulties that come with installing drainage in mountain courses.

Midwest

Westmoreland Country Club

Todd Fyffe, Superintendent at Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, IL, has overseen …

Fall 2012: Where are the drain lines?

Dennis Hurley August 17, 2012October 1, 2024CUSTOMER PROFILE, PROJECTSdrain, Franklin Hills, French drain, seepage drainage, Turf Drain

Where are the drain lines? One of the biggest challenges of any drainage project is making it look as if the project never took place. Nobody likes to see droughty drain lines for years after the completion of a project, especially not Brian Schwiehofer at Franklin Hills C.C. in Franklin, MI (just outside of Detroit).

Anyone that has ever visited Brian’s course would vouch for his attention to detail, and 50,000 feet of visible drain lines would not have been acceptable in Brian’s world. Any project can suffer from some wilted lines during prolonged dry stretches, particularly in the first couple of years after the completion of the project. Here at Turf Drainage Co. of America, we have witnessed millions …

Fall 2012: Valhalla Reopens September 1, 2012

Dennis Hurley August 17, 2012October 1, 2024CUSTOMER PROFILE, PROJECTSdrainage plan, Leibold, Louisville, Sanders Golf, sod harvester, TDA, Turf Drainage, Valhalla, Valhalla Golf Club

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, site of the U.S. victory in the 2008 Ryder Cup, will reopen on September 1, 2011 after major renovations. Nicklaus Design was brought in to oversee design changes to the layout that was originally opened in 1986. In addition to reconstructing all of the greens, the renovation included the practice range and a new state-of-the-art HDPE irrigation system (designed by Tony Altum; installed by Leibold Irrigation).

A master drainage plan that was designed by Turf Drainage Co. of America was designed with the objective of having the fairways perform at a level comparable to sand capping the golf course. The TDA system, however, did not require the movement of any dirt or a grow-in after …

Fall 2012: Current Projects

Dennis Hurley August 15, 2012October 1, 2024PROJECTSConcession Golf Club, David Steel, Mather Golf Club, Terry Kennelly, Turf Drainage Co. of the West

East Coast

Concession Golf Club was named after one of the greatest shows of sportsmanship in the history of the game. During the 1969 Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale, Jack Nicklaus conceded a putt on the final green to Tony Jacklin. The Concession Golf Club allowed the matches to be tied for the first time in Ryder Cup history. Thirty six years later, Nicklaus and Jacklin combined to design The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL. Terry Kennelly, Superintendent at The Concession, just completed the second phase of drainage work at the club. The project was designed by David Steel of Turf Drainage Co. of America, and was installed by Siphon Systems, Inc. out of Jupiter, FL. The original …

Valhalla Renovation Starts

Dennis Hurley February 27, 2012October 1, 2024PROJECTS

Valhalla Renovation Starts Drainage Phase April 2012

Roger Meier & Chris Cochran

Roger Meier, Golf Course Superintendent at Valhalla Golf Club, has been busy. Since closing the golf course in August of 2011, he has overseen the reconstruction of all of the greens, practice range, renovation of rough areas, along with adding or renovating 12 bunkers, and the on-going installation of a state of the art irrigation system.

Starting April 9^th, Siphon Systems, Inc. will begin the installation of a drainage system designed by Turf Drainage Co. of America. The system was designed with the objective of providing drainage results comparable to what could have been achieved with sand capping the course. The installation of the drainage system will not require the grow-in that …

Golf Course Architect Jeff Blume turns to TDA drainage solutions for Conroe Country Club renovation

Dennis Hurley September 26, 2011October 1, 2024PROJECTSArchitect Jeff Blume, bunker drainage, Conroe Country Club, Conroe Texas, IDPs, Irrigation driven pump, Perma Basins, Turf Drain

Conroe Country Club in Conroe,TX reopened for play last year after a complete renovation of the greens and tee complexes.

Architect Jeff Blume coordinated the restoration of the course, originally built in 1931, and designed by John Bredemus. The project included the construction of USGA spec greens that were grassed with Mini Verde Bermudagrass. Drainage concerns were addressed using Perma Basins, IDPs, and Turf Drain products manufactured and supplied by The Turf Drainage Company of America.

Turf Drain was utilized for internal bunker drainage to insure that gravel was not introduced into the bunker sand and possibly become a contaminant.

Perma Basins were installed in newly created collection areas around the greens so that these depressions would remain firm and …

Roaring Fork Club, Basalt, CO – Matt Brewer saves thousands with new IDPs

Dennis Hurley September 26, 2011October 1, 2024PROJECTS, TECHNICALIrrigation driven pump, Matt Brewer, Mini IDP, Roaring Fork

The Roaring Fork Club, a private golf and fly fishing club, is located just down valley from Aspen in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America. It is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that plays along the Roaring Fork River.

As you can imagine, the winter snowfalls can be a real challenge for long time superintendent Matt Brewer to deal with in the spring. Matt turned to Turf Drainage Co. of America to help him with his most difficult areas. A strategic plan was done in 2010 to give the club a realistic appraisal of the overall cost of the project.

Next, the club decided which holes were the worst, and embarked on the first …

The Turf Drain Siphon System™ is the first drainage system where you can install drainage without the need to grade pipe. Piping can go over mounding or into an ungraded trench.It has application in flat coastal properties where there is a need to take the water a long distance with little elevation change.

Any property where grading pipe may be difficult, such as rocky property or a course with lots of underground obstructions, can benefit from a Turf Drain Siphon System™.