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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
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 (like at Kellogg)
• Installation of internal drainage system
Priority #1 - Greens
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Poor Drainage / Turf Stress
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Slit Drainage
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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 (like at Kellogg)
• Installation of internal drainage system
• Reconstruction or coring of problem greens (e.g. 18)
Priority #1 - Greens
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Greens Coring
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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 (like at Kellogg)
• Installation of internal drainage system
• Reconstruction or coring of problem greens (e.g. 18)
• Green expansions
Priority #1 - Greens
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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
Opportunities / Constraints :
• 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
Opportunities / Constraints :
• 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 :
• Increase number of bunkers to around 31 (from the existing 27) while decreasing theoverall area of sand
• Maximize visual and strategic appeal while minimizing maintenance
Priority #4 - Bunkers
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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 :
• Increase number of bunkers to around 31 (from the existing 27) while decreasing theoverall area of sand
• 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)
Priority #4 - Bunkers
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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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