Greens Department

New Maintenance Facility.

The new facility has been operational now for over three seasons. During that time the greens
department has continued to improve the efficiency of the building. Some of the benefits have
been easier unloading and loading of soils and sands, equipment and fertilizers. These tasks take
up far less time for staff and allows more time to be spent on the course. Staff are much more
efficient in cutting operations. With cutting equipment set up the night before, staff are mowing
within 5 to 10 minutes of starting. Other tasks such as topdressing and aerifying can be
performed at a moments notice.

The flooding in 2005 that caused extensive damage to bunkers and the valley section of the
course required a significant increase in manpower, drainage materials and bunker sand. The new
facility provided the room needed to accommodate extra vehicles, rolls of drain tile and tons of
sand. With the old facility, deliveries would have been sent to the clubhouse parking lot resulting
in increased hauling time of materials and lengthening the time to complete the restoration work.

Providing a clean, safe and functional work environment has resulted in higher staff moral which
has led to more returning staff each season. The reputation in the industry is that our club has a
first class facility and therefore has had many visits by other club Superintendents and officials
who are looking for ideas for their own future maintenance facilities.

Facts about the facility:

- Building area - 11,000 square feet
- Asphalt surface - 35,000 square feet
- Proper containment for pesticide storage and mixing
- Safe storage of all materials
- Proper staff facilities
- Improved equipment maintenance and parts inventory