Thursday, November 10, 2016

What To Know About Golf Course Construction

By Melissa Howard


Many people around the world find the game of golf interesting and they engage in it regularly as players or spectators. The game is considered to be prestigious and high class. The prestigious nature of the game has made many construction companies to flock into the industry. The information presented below is about the basics of golf course construction. It should give one a hint of what to expect before engaging in the activity.

The first step in this activity is usually to pick a location where the course will be constructed. Usually, the best spot is one that has sandy soil and receives a lot of sunlight during the day. Sandy soil makes a perfect choice because it allows for good drainage. In order for the grass to remain healthy, the location should be receiving breezes.

When the identification of the spot has been completed, the excavation process can start. The land needs to be excavated to a depth of twenty inches. All sod that was on the spot before must be removed so that problems related to weeds can be avoided. Unless there are no weeds at all in the place, the sod must be removed.

The next step involves designing how the golf course will look like. This can be a very difficult task, because it is very involving and can be very challenging. One of the best ways to solve this problem is by using computer aided design. Computers can help to design the final appearance of the field easily. The design achieved using the computer can then be transferred to the ground.

When one has completed designing the field, they should follow on by installing drainage systems. Drainage should be easy if the land has a general slope. Drainage is achieved through 8-inch trenches made to slope uniformly from the center of the field in all directions. One should start making plans on how irrigation systems will be installed as they continue to incorporate drainage systems.

Providing adequate amount of water in a uniform and timely manner is the basis for turf to thrive in health. This is attained best using sprinkler systems. Garden hoses waste time, require a lot of labor, and apply water unevenly, which makes then unsuitable. To make the landscape slightly and free of obstacles, all components of the sprinkler such as pipes should be buried into the soil.

The process of constructing a golf course is time-consuming, expensive, labor-intensive, and requires a lot of heavy equipment and machinery. That is why there are companies that specialize in doing this job. The job is best left to professional companies with specialty in the building of courses. Before hiring a firm, one must make sure that it is licensed and has engaged in several contracts in the past.

There are several ways to know if a company offers quality services. One of these ways is visiting formers sites worked on. Previous jobs should give a hint regarding the quality of services provided. If one is not pleased with what they see, it is best to consider the many other options available.




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