Newman Golf Course - Plan Presentation to Board

8/9/2019 Newman Golf Course - Plan Presentation to Board

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Enhancing and Preserving

Newman Golf Course

A PRESENTATION FOR THE PEORIA PARK DISTRICT

Todd Quitno

Lohmann Golf DesignsBob Lohmann

Lohmann Golf Designs


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2015 (and beyond) Enhancement Project :• General Purpose for the Master Plan

• Greens• Bunkers

•Fairways

• Tees

• Timing / CostsBOB LOHMANN, ASGCA

Founded firm in 1984

Involved in every project since

Currently basking in the sun in Arizona

TODD QUITNO, ASGCA18+ years of project management with LGD

100+ new/renovation projects, 6 national awards

Lead architect for Kellogg Renovation

Concept studies for Madison, Newman


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• Make more beginner friendly by adding more variety in the forward yardagesand improving overall playability (attract Donovan golfers)

• Restore to championship caliber by enhancing strategy and length, reinstall asa host or co-host of the City Championship

• Rectify agronomic issues with the greens , specifically the perennial decline inturf quality during hot summer months (City Championship time)

• Resolve major drainage issues that occur across several holes (3-7) causingclosures and subsequent revenue loss (rounds, carts, maintenance delays)

• Conserve water, labor and fuel costs by reducing areas of maintained turfthrough use of “no-mow” areas

• Keep course open during construction

General Purpose


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Objective

Improve health of greens, providing more consistency throughout the 18 holes in terms ofplayability, tolerance to heat stress and watering requirements.

Opportunities / Constraints :

• Consider possibility of re-surfacing greens

• Methyl bromide no longer available

• Regrassing requires closing of course

Priority #1 - Greens

Fumigation


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Objective



• Consider possibility of re-surfacing (like at Kellogg)

• Installation of internal drainage system



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Poor Drainage / Turf Stress


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Slit Drainage


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Objective





• Reconstruction or coring of problem greens (e.g. 18)



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Greens Coring


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Objective





• Reconstruction or coring of problem greens (e.g. 18)

• Green expansions



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• Slight adjustments in perimeter shapes for varied look• Additional pin positions / spread wear• Greens look, play bigger without reconstruction• Room exists within current irrigation spacing• Use of Donovan sod for material consistency / playabilityWORK CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN 2 TO 3 WEEKS, TWO HOLES AT A TIME,KEEPING COURSE OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION

Green Expansion


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Objective

Improve drainage through swale that crosses holes 3,4,5,7,11 and 17 to provide optimal (dry)conditions for playability and maintenance

Opportunities / Constraints :• Install sub-surface mainline drainagesystem to capture and direct stormwater, dispensing in swale by Hole 12

• Provide laterals to collect isolatedpockets of water

• Tie new features into mainline

• Add full or partial path system toallow quicker opening after storms

Priority #2 - Drainage

Fumigation


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Objective

Provide distinct teeing areas to accommodate a true 4-marker system with adequate size andyardage variety


• Add forward teeing areas to accommodate women, seniors and beginners and relieve stresson existing tee surfaces (by moving marker)

• Separate the red and gold tees so that each has a distinct identity and yardage.• Works well with drainage project (source of dirt)

Priority #3 - Tees

Fumigation


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EXISTING: 6838 6467 5571Existing tee layout…where to put the

Gold?110 yd discrepancy


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Objective

Provide distinct teeing areas to accommodate a true 4-marker system with adequate size andyardage variety


• Add forward teeing areas to accommodate women, seniors and beginners and relieve stresson existing tee surfaces (by moving marker)

• Separate the red and gold tees so that each has a distinct identity and yardage.• Rebuild several back tees making them longer front to back for more yardage variety

Fumigation

Priority #3 - Tees


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Extend Hole 17 to par 5

• Par 72

• Safety with #3 green

• More interesting hole


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Objective

Rebuild bunkers, providing• More consistent sand conditions throughout course• More resistance to erosion / storm damage (and subsequent clean-up)• Better strategic positioning and overall aesthetic appeal

Opportunities :

• Increase number of bunkers to around 31 (from the existing 27) while decreasing theoverall area of sand

Priority #4 - Bunkers


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Existing bunkers:

27 @ 30,000 total sf

Proposed bunkers:31 @ 25,000 total sf


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Use of Grass Hollows


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ObjectiveRebuild bunkers, providing

• More consistent sand conditions throughout course• More resistance to erosion / storm damage (and subsequent clean-up)• Better strategic positioning and overall aesthetic appeal

Opportunities :


• Maximize visual and strategic appeal while minimizing maintenance



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Example: BEFORE


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Example: AFTER

Anticipated Cost-Benefit:

• Reduced sand area

• Proper sub-surface drainage removes water instantly

• Flatness of sand allows for minimal repair after storms

• Visually striking, especially with morning/evening sun

• Improve strategic value and playing appeal


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ObjectiveRebuild bunkers, providing

• More consistent sand conditions throughout course• More resistance to erosion / storm damage (and subsequent clean-up)• Better strategic positioning and overall aesthetic appeal

Opportunities :


• Maximize visual and strategic appeal while minimizing maintenance

• Build on priority basis

1st priority: Rebuild existing bunkers, mostly greenside

2nd priority: New bunker locations, mostly fairway (best completed with back tees)



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Proposed Project Phasing and Costs


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GREENS EXPANSION AND DRAINAGE PROJECT

Why now (Spring)?• Take immediate action on green health (protect against summer heat)• Use Donovan sod while still available

Scope: 1 – 6, 8 – 12, 14 – 17 (Excl. 7, 13, 18)

Proposed Schedule:2/11 Approval by Park Board for Lohmann to do design work2/18 Special meeting2/25 Plans to Park District Planning Dept.3/3 Out to bid3/10 Pre-bid meeting3/17 Bid opening3/25 Park Board approval3/26 Notification to contractor and material blender

5/1 Start construction• Two holes at a time (1 to 2 days down time)• Reopen main part of greens right away (temp. rope off sod expansions)

5/22 Completion

Schedule

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