Poor Design and Construction

The photos illustrate areas on the greens at Champions Club at the Retreat that require future drainage work.  The California style greens constructed lack the 4" gravel blanket layer that exists above the drainage channels and below the 12" of sand medium typical of a USGA method of constructruction.  A common failure in present design and construction is the "bowling" of greens, damming at the green/collar interface,  and the limited number of exit points for surface water movement.  In the coming months, we will be addressing some of these "bowls", collar dams, and lack of sub-surface drains to promote healthier turf at the surface exit points.