Understanding what a golf course
drainage system actually is supposed to do can go a long way in explaining why
certain systems work and do not. There are drainage systems like top dressing,
deep tinting and aerification that have had some success, but if you are
looking to successfully remove all the water in a timely manner, you have to
fully understand the process of drainage. Water needs to be removed and the
flow of existing water needs to move along quickly, or you will simply be
replacing and rebuilding your green over and over again. With the proper
drainage system you will begin to see finer greens with much lower soil
temperatures. During the summer especially this can result in extremely better
playing conditions for all the golfers.
The proper way to install a greens drainage system is to survey the course completely. You have to pay close attention to the outlet direction and contours of the greens. Placing the drainage in six foot increments will ensure that proper drainage is maintained throughout all the green.
You have to remove the sod by had to properly install a drainage system. Removing them in seven foot by fifteen foot sections and placing plywood in the trenching is important. The grade needs to be checked now while the spoils are removed. Then the perforated piping is installed to depths of a foot and a half. Covering the piping with 6-2-2 greens mix will allow the water to be directed to the system.
You need to stamp the mix is place to secure the system and then begin replacing the pieces of sod that were removed earlier. To prevent any shrinkage the sod needs to be returned to the exact location that it was removed from. Tap down the sod in place and make sure that it is completely level. You then use blowers to completely clean off any surface debris from the top of the greens. Once you have completed the removal of the sod and installed all the drainage pipes, you then have replaced the sod to it's original condition and cleaned your work area. Now is the time to cut the grass. The grass needs to be cut at normal greens levels, and once complete you are ready to clean the greens one final time to ensure the debris does not affect the drainage testing. The quality greens drainage system is the perfect way to preserve your golf course.
You can test the system with the sprinkler system and see if the water drains correctly. It should take only a few days before the system has settled and all the sod is solid and back in place growing perfectly. Once the system has tested, you are ready to allow players back on the course.
The proper way to install a greens drainage system is to survey the course completely. You have to pay close attention to the outlet direction and contours of the greens. Placing the drainage in six foot increments will ensure that proper drainage is maintained throughout all the green.
You have to remove the sod by had to properly install a drainage system. Removing them in seven foot by fifteen foot sections and placing plywood in the trenching is important. The grade needs to be checked now while the spoils are removed. Then the perforated piping is installed to depths of a foot and a half. Covering the piping with 6-2-2 greens mix will allow the water to be directed to the system.
You need to stamp the mix is place to secure the system and then begin replacing the pieces of sod that were removed earlier. To prevent any shrinkage the sod needs to be returned to the exact location that it was removed from. Tap down the sod in place and make sure that it is completely level. You then use blowers to completely clean off any surface debris from the top of the greens. Once you have completed the removal of the sod and installed all the drainage pipes, you then have replaced the sod to it's original condition and cleaned your work area. Now is the time to cut the grass. The grass needs to be cut at normal greens levels, and once complete you are ready to clean the greens one final time to ensure the debris does not affect the drainage testing. The quality greens drainage system is the perfect way to preserve your golf course.
You can test the system with the sprinkler system and see if the water drains correctly. It should take only a few days before the system has settled and all the sod is solid and back in place growing perfectly. Once the system has tested, you are ready to allow players back on the course.
