Chicagoland resort course plans an April opening after one full season of growth and recovery. An amenity of the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, the course received 50 acres of new turf following the devastating flood.
Latest Round of Spring Flooding Puts Renewed Focus on Restoration Practices
Columbus, Neb. is already reporting closing of its courses from levee breaches, and more such damage is expected as the Missouri River and other Midwestern waterways continue to swell. The Federal Emergency Management Association changed its policy six years ago to now allow funding of grass and sod replacement for golf courses, in addition to…
Several Club Closings Announced as New Year Begins
Clubs in California, Indiana and Florida announced closures, as the latest indications of how some properties continue to struggle with lack of golf play and environmental issues. A Native American preservation area and new junior high school will occupy land at two of the courses, while the fate of a third is a mystery.
New Bern (N.C.) Clubs Close to Full Recovery from Florence
The storm that made landfall just south of the city brought a lot of tree damage, but managers of area clubs and courses say it could have been much worse. “I honestly thought this was going to be worse than [Hurricane] Irene in 2011, but we were fortunate,” said Jerry Brielle, General Manager of The…
Video Documents Lakeside CC’s First Year of Recovery from Hurricane Harvey
The seven-minute film produced by the United States Golf Association documents the yeoman efforts by the club’s grounds maintenance team, led by Superintendent Terry Hutcherson to get the golf course at the Houston, Texas property reopened in just over a month, after last year’s Category 4 storm dumped 50 inches of rain on the area…
Atlantic Richfield to Pay $660,000 to Repair Old Works GC
A catastrophic flood in July caused significant damage to the Anaconda, Mont., golf course, and the former oil company and site owner has agreed to cover $250,000 in equipment and materials, $50,000 in labor, $210,000 for the economic loss of green fee revenue, and to shave off $100,000 on the $1.2 million loan the county…
Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota Golf Courses Cope with Extreme Weather
Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf, Iowa, Duck Creek Golf Course in Davenport, Iowa, and Forest Hills Golf Course in La Crosse, Wis., each fell victim to heavy rains and are dealing with flooding conditions. In Medora, N.D., Bully Pulpit Golf Course has the opposite problem as it deals with its driest season yet due…
The Greenbrier Showcases Restoration, Resiliency
A year after devastating flooding ravaged White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., prompting the resort to close its doors for business but open them for shelter, the property’s three golf courses have been fully restored. The Greenbrier Classic, which was canceled last year, will return to The Old White TPC on July 6. A feature in…
City Approves $5M Plan for Twin Wells GC
The Irving, Texas property has struggled with flooding for the past 30 years, and on May 4, the city signed a contract to install a new irrigation system. The golf course is currently closed and is expected to reopen in fall 2018 after all of the improvements, including a course redesign and the addition of a transfer water pump, are completed.
California Courses Cope with Excess Water
Heavy rains are keeping some golf courses in Sacramento and Stockton closed with flooded fairways and muddy conditions. Surrounding golf courses also face the threat of additional flooding from the damaged Lake Oroville dam, located 70 miles from Sacramento, that has caused the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people. More storms are expected later this week.
The Club at Carlton Woods Completes $1.2M Renovation
Following days of heavy rain in May 2016, the golf course at The Woodlands, Texas property suffered heavy structural damage, prompting a bunker renovation that began in August. The project also focused on improved playability and accessibility, and an overall reduction in size to increase maintenance efficiency.
Lafayette, La., Golf Courses Reopen After Historic Flooding
Oakbourne Country Club, Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club, and Farm d’Allie Golf Club are now operational, with the exception of the 13th hole at Oakbourne, which was under as much as 7 feet of water at the highest point of flooding.
The Greenbrier to Reopen July 12
The White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., resort closed to guests on June 24, taking in more than 700 residents affected by devastating state-wide flooding. “We had some major damage in different parts of the hotel, and it’s taken a lot of work to get The Greenbrier back to the standard that our guests expect,” said owner Jim Justice in a press release.
Two Bodies Recovered in Flood Waters at The Greenbrier
The White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., resort remains closed for business as it provides victims of the state-wide flooding with food and shelter. The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center is now open as a FEMA Point of Distribution, offering supplies such as baby products, toiletries, generators, tools, food, water, and more.
Friday Filmfest: The Greenbrier Underwater Before Tournament
Two weeks out from The Greenbrier Classic, the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property is experiencing heavy flooding. “It’s like nothing I’ve seen,” said owner and CEO Jim Justice.