As you play the course, you may notice several areas painted white, in the shape of an "x" or "t" (depending on your perspective). What's the purpose of these marks? The short answer is that they are "ground control points" recently used for an aerial mapping of the golf course.
Next question: What is the purpose of this mapping? Well, with the golf course irrigation system now 35 years old, it seems prudent to start planning for future replacement of the system. As the chart below indicates, given its age, the Club has definitely gotten its money's worth out of the original system.
We are now undertaking the first step in the replacement process, by having an Irrigation Impact Study performed. A detailed mapping of the property is part of this initial phase--thus the need for the white paint markings.
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Replacing an irrigation system is obviously a long-term investment into the golf course infrastructure, and the decision on when the right time is to undertake this project, can often be tricky. Currently, many irrigation contractors are booked years in advance, so replacement needs to be well thought out.
The results of this preliminary study will provide us with long range planning recommendations, the sprinkler layout for a new system, as well as a cost estimate for system replacement.
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