Follow along as we hit key milestones as the first of the Renew Big Canoe large scale projects gets underway. We will be adding content approximately monthly as the project moves ahead.
Choctaw #2 green complex is well underway.
Tee box distribution on Choctaw #3.
A look down the Choctaw # 3 fairway.
Choctaw #3 green complex, very early stages.
Choctaw #4 fairway is being widened at the landing area.
Overhead view of the Choctaw #4 green complex in early phase.
Looking down the #5 fairway.
Choctaw #5 green complex is taking shape.
Fairway bunkering on Choctaw #6 is being reworked.
Choctaw #6 approach and green complex. The hill on the right side is being made much lower to make access to the fairway much easier.
Overhead view of Choctaw #6 green complex.
New tee box choices on Choctaw #7.
Choctaw #7 approach and green complex.
Choctaw #7 green complex - overhead view.
New tee boxes on Choctaw #8.
Approach and Choctaw #8 green complex.
Overhead view of Choctaw #8 green complex.
The following are Questions and Answers concerning the Choctaw Golf Course Rejuvenation:
A: As metal pipe under golf fairways ages, it begins to corrode, which leads to soil erosion and often to pipe collapse. Also, over time the 4” drain pipe beneath greens and bunkers becomes clogged with silt, necessitating their replacement. Drainage is essential to growing fine turf by providing healthy growing conditions for plant roots, as well as a better playing surface.
Likewise, an irrigation system has a life expectancy at which point the pumps wear out, the pipes leak, and valves and sprinkler heads malfunction. We are at that point on the Choctaw course.
In addition, technology has changed to introduce more sophisticated control, allowing the superintendent to conserve water and electricity, while expanding coverage and improving playability.
A: The course closed on March 1, 2024. Even before that, work was already being done by our in-house crews doing tree clearing and bunker work. The intended date to reopen is early April 2025. This is a similar timeline to the Creek course rejuvenation from 2021-22.
A: Work has begun on holes 5,6,7 and 8 as they are farthest away from the clubhouse area.
A: No. A driving range enhancement is currently not a part of the Choctaw rejuvenation plan.
A: The irrigation and drainage pipes (infrastructure) under our current practice putting green are at end of life. Thus, that green is scheduled to be replaced as part of the Choctaw rejuvenation.
A: Currently, a new, short game practice area is not included in the Choctaw rejuvenation plan. It has been designed, but implementation is contingent upon budget considerations. While there is a good business case to do it concurrently with the Choctaw project, further study is needed to make a final decision.
A: The aging covered portion of the bridge on Choctaw #3 was removed so that construction equipment needed for the course rejuvenation could safely pass over it. After the construction period has ended, we will examine the budget and a decision on whether to rebuild it as a covered bridge will be made.
L-R Holes #8,7,6. Lower R - Hole #5 green complex.
Hole #8 green complex.
Hole #6 tee boxes and pipe replacement efforts.
Hole # 5 green complex.
Hole #6 green complex.
Hole #7 green complex.
The following are the supplied renderings from our golf course architect. Note - These were produced in 2020 and may not reflect current designs (tee box locations for example), but are mostly accurate.
*A golf course rejuvenation is always subject to alteration as conditions merit. These renderings are meant to illustrate the intent of the course architect.
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