Overview
We have just completed the reconstruction of the 5th and 12th tees at Hockley Golf Club, Winchester. The course, established in 1914, is set in 250 acres of free draining chalk downland. The greenkeeping staff hope the members will be enjoying the new tees by early April.
In summary the scope of works included:
Photography
On site at Hockley Golf Club.
3 photographs · February 2013
Strip off existing turf
Laser grade the existing material
Cut V-shaped drainage trenches into the formation using our Volvo Excavator
Install 80mm perforated drainage pipe and backfill trenches
Install a 100mm layer of 10mm drainage gravel
Install a 25mm blinding grit layer
Spread a 200mm layer of rootzone, an 80/20 mixture
Precision laser grade the rootzone
Carry out final ground preparation work
Install large roll tees turf, supplied by Tillers Turf
Glenn Kirby, head greenkeeper, has prepared two excellent articles discussing the construction techniques used. These can be read at his greenkeeping blog:
http://hockleygc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/tee-reconstruction.html
http://hockleygc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/turfing-new-tees.html
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