Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 10 17

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C RI:Lk GHLI Crx_l;si I'rt:r.rnlrvJR/ Lr,.1l1, Ri ycry lfL l li I'1_n Sr1 i (SAND BUNKERS D S and bunkers are one of the most important elements on a golf course. As a flanking bunker, they can visually and strategically frame a green or fairway. As a target or cross bunker, they can act as an aiming point to aid in alignment. Near water or out -of- bounds, they can act as a savior bunker to protect the golfer from being unfairly penalized. Bunkers are also often times one of the highest maintenance issues on a golf course. Over the years, the bunkers at Coal Creek have been edged so that the bunkers are now considerably larger than the original bunkers and the "capes" or faces now have nearly vertical slopes on which it is difficult to maintain sand. As the faces get edged and the native soils erode into the bunker, the sand becomes contaminated so that it is no longer able to drain properly. Earlier this year, the sand in the bunkers was replaced with new sand. However, this is only a short -term, temporary fix since the faces are still eroding. Bevil. hunker i/iie,// /0 10/0/0111 nu /rule 2. C rllup.iu h111/el /urr <.F runlu It is our recommendation that a complete renovation of the bunkers be undertaken to 1.) eliminate obsolete or out -of -play bunkers, 2.) reduce overall maintenance and repair by eliminating erosion and wash outs, 3.) improve playability and visual interest, 4.) define the individual holes strategically and 5.) restore the original design integrity. As indicated on the master plan, some bunkers will be removed or relocated, some will be reconstructed and some new bunkers will likely be added. By redesigning and reconstructing the existing bunkers and selectively adding new bunkers, it is our belief that Coal Creek Golf Course will provide a more enjoyable golfing experience for golfers of all ages and abilities while, at the same time, minimizing the time and expense of repairing and maintaining the golf course. 1/rxr-ruirNrurir/ Gou Cot l,si Ali /ruins I'.i 7 Ocroi//li 17, 2011