Lakes Course Renovation Update – July

‘It’s all Happening!’

Cart Paths are near 80% complete as the Lakes Course renovation enters its 7^th full month of work.  We have lost a few weeks due to storms and heavy rain events, at least half of this lost time was budgeted; however, the abnormal length of the storm season has delayed progress.  The projected project completion is now moved to early fall.

Fairways are currently being tilled, then smoothing and any reshaping will be done, followed by sprigging and grow in.   

Greens surrounds are being sodded, the next step will be sprigging!

Tif Eagle is the type of Bermuda grass being used to reestablish greens on the Lakes Course.  This is an effective grass type for our climate and conditions; the Lakes Course will now be the same turf as the practice green and Creek Course.

Tee boxes are being prepped for sprigging as well; all shaping, topsoil and sand layers have been completed on all 18 holes.

Finish work is set for August, so the final flyover video will reveal an amazing transformation of the Lakes Course at Indian Creek…we can’t wait, but thank you for your patience while we work to make ICGC the best ever!

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Lakes Course Renovation: June Update

Green complexes are all in the process of reconstruction while cart paths are being framed, poured and smoothed around the entire course.  Main lines are in, lateral lines will be the next phase of the irrigation project.  A short delay is expected due to excessive rain days.  Will continue to update as the next 6 weeks unfolds.

Construction Foremen, Architect, Superintendent and General Manager all meet weekly to approve the green complex layout and other details of the project.

Painted lines indicate drainage map 

Elevation changes labeled to maintain contouring

Drainage going in and rock layer being dumped and spread

The top layer of sand mix finishes the USGA specs for new greens

Cart paths are being framed, poured, smoothed and finished 

PRO TIP: Find the right clubs for you

‘Get Fit’ in 30 minutes – A club fitting experience is quick, easy and fun!  Clubs that are fit to your physical makeup and swing will make you better, no matter your skill level your equipment should be the best fit for you. 

Here are key benefits you will get from a Fitting at Indian Creek…

• True Conditions – an outdoor experience is the best way to see ball flight and feel your natural swing
• Knowledge – learn about the latest technology from expert fitters and trusted local professionals 
• Reassurance – a Demo/Fitting day gives you a chance to try before you buy and check to see if new equipment outperforms your current clubs
• Confidence – knowing if your equipment is working for you (or against you) is the key to consistency and optimizing distance through better ball striking

Here are potential misses that could indicate your clubs DON’T FIT…

Incorrect club length could cause:

• Inconsistent misses(i.e. frequent chunked and thin shots)
• Feeling fidgety at address like you are too far away or too close to the ball
• Consistent misses on the toe or heel of the club (check grass/wear marks)
• Losing posture before and during the swing

Incorrect grip size could cause:

• Unable to achieve proper grip (hard to correct weak or strong placement)
• Consistent misses to the right (if too big), misses to the left (if too small) 

Incorrect lie angle causes:

• If too flat = misses right
• If too upright = misses left

Incorrect weight/shaft flex:

• Loss distance and trajectory (ball flight too low) = club is too heavy
• Loss of direction = Excessive spin allows ball to curve sharply or go too high = club is too light

What lies beneath...

There is more to restoring green complexes than you might think!  Here is the April update from the Lakes renovation at Indian Creek GC.

USGA Greens are happening

Hole #10 drainage was installed beneath the layers of gravel, soil mix, and sand, check out our latest video below to see more renovation footage.

  

Lakes Renovation Update: 3/27

The latest from our Lakes renovation drone fly over shows amazing progress since January!

• Hole #1 tee box was regraded and lowered to make tee banks less steep, this benefits mowers and golfers 

• Tee box renovations near completion - reshaping and grading continues then all will get a top layer of organic material taken from adjacent green complexes 

• Green complexes excavated in preparation for rebuilding to USGA specifications 

• The repair and replacement of major drain lines will improve overall drainage on the Lakes course.  Old collapsed and clogged pipes have been unearthed during the deconstruction phase and large pipes are being replaced and added where needed. 

• Hole #16 fairway has been regraded and lowered to allow for visibility of the landing area from the tee box 

• Hole #18 is totally stripped down at this point, a slight redesign will benefit all players…starting with a better angled tee box and more shapely and strategic water features, finishing with a more approachable green complex.  All approaches to greens will be designed for a more golfer-friendly experience, with less severe slopes that allow shots to run up to the green.

Lakes Renovation Update

March came ‘In like a Lion’ but the Lakes renovation team is rolling along smoothly...

- Cart Paths are completely removed

- Irrigation main lines laid out

- Tee boxes graded, shaped, prepped for sprigging Bermuda grass

- Greens excavation - organic material gets removed and recycled to the new tee tops which helps grow in efforts

Photos tell it best...

‘Across the pond’
Regrading the fairway on #16 allows players to see the water hazard from the tee box, this is a view from 8 fairway looking across to the new lower fairway on 16.

‘Tee Time’

A perspective from the expanded and regraded #1 tee...Each set of tees will have its own unique angle to custom fit the drive.

‘Droning on’

More drone flyover footage is in production!

‘Signature Hole’

A glimpse through the trees to #15 tee...a new contender for the  Lakes Course’s featured Par 3!

Lakes Course Renovation Update

We are well into the first Phase of renovation on the Lakes Course.

Here’s what’s up… Big equipment means Big changes

Ø  Cart Path tear out and removal

Ø  Irrigation trenching and new piping ready for install

Ø  Tee complex leveling and reshaping

Ø  Heavy equipment moving between projects

We’ll have fresh flyover footage for you each month, so you too can join us in following this awesome transformation!  What’s next you ask?  Stay tuned to the blog, subscribe to our monthly newsletter and check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more perspectives.  The next Phase will encompass installation of lateral irrigation lines and heads, routing new cart paths, and continued ‘dirt work’ (as we call it). 

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and your patience as the #LakesCourseRenovation takes shape! 

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