Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 12 12

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Practice Facilities The driving range tee at Coal Creek is conveniently located near the clubhouse and generally of adequate length and width. Unfortunately, the teeing area is too small to allow sufficient time for turf recovery. In addition, the short-game practice area is unsafe and difficult to maintain. Our recommendation would be to relocated the short-game area to the south end of the practice putting green, expand the driving range tee and install a concrete tee-line with practice mats. Proposed improvements would not only increase turf quality but should allow for increased revenue by increasing the number of teeing stations and extending the practice season. Irrigation System The existing irrigation system at Coal Creek was installed in 1989 but unfortunately appears to have been installed using substandard materials and questionable construction practices. The computerized control system and pumping system were updated in 2005 and 2009, respectively. Unfortunately, the remaining system of pipe, heads and valves is 32 years old and plagued by frequent pipe breaks, fitting leaks and heads which no longer operate properly. According to the USGA Green Section, the expected life cycle of a golf course irrigation system is 25 years. The current system is not only incapable of providing uniform irrigation coverage but the system is inefficient and wasteful of water resources. A new system would improve overall course conditioning, minimize water usage and reduce unnecessary labor required to maintain the system. Our recommendation would be to immediately 1.) inspect and replace worn out and broken heads, 2.) repair the disabled 25-horse booster pump near No. 18 green and 3.) prepare a GPS database to improve the operation of the existing system until an entirely new system can be installed. Future improvements should include the installation of a new irrigation system including piping, heads, valves and control wiring. Additional recommendations include: 1. Correct drainage issues on holes No. 1,2,3,4,5,9,13 and 14. 2. Realign and expand cart paths to improve safety and improve turf quality. 3. Level existing tees to provide a more uniform teeing surface. 4. Improve visibility of signage on highway 36. 5. Replace leaking pond liners. 6. Construct junior tees to encourage youth and family golf at Coal Creek. 7. Construct a nursery green for use in repairing damaged turf. 8. Bathroom facilities and storm shelter south of Dillon Road. Long range improvements are projected to cost between $3.7 and $4.7 million. Some improvements, such as drainage repairs and the bunker renovation, should be completed prior to installation of a new irrigation system in order to minimize future damage or disruption after the new system is installed. 2