Course Recovery Update

Our Grounds Team has made significant progress since Saturday following last week's flooding.

Completed work includes removing silt and debris from Holes 5 and 6, rebuilding and compacting damaged bunker edges and faces, repairing two of the four damaged bunker faces, flushing several primary drainage outlet pipes, repairing the circulation fan on Hole 3, and continuing hillside stabilization on Hole 15 with the Golf Preservations crew.

Plate Compacting the Sand Faces 

Remaining work includes repairing bunker faces on Holes 11 and 17, removing contaminated sand from the bunkers on Holes 1 and 17, completing final cleanup throughout the golf course, and finishing the hillside restoration on Hole 15, which is expected to require an additional two to three days of work.

Work to Complete on #11

The golf course will remain closed for one additional day. With multiple crews working on several holes, this additional time allows the remaining repairs to be completed safely and efficiently, hopefully before the next rain events.

The practice facility, including the driving range, short game area, and practice putting green, will reopen tomorrow.

The recent weather has required extra attention on some of the cool season grasses. Our team is monitoring conditions closely and making daily adjustments to maintain healthy turf.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this unexpected closure has caused. We know many of you were looking forward to being back on the course, and we truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support. Taking this extra day allows our team and our project partners to safely complete the remaining repairs. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at grounds@hydeparkcc.com.

Pat O'Brien
Grounds Superintendent
Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

One Month In… Another Test from Mother Nature

New Water Feature Left of 2

It has been almost one month since reopening the restored golf course, and unfortunately Mother Nature has tested us once again.  Last night, our area experienced another extreme rainfall event. More than four inches of rain fell, with over two inches arriving in approximately 40 minutes. Hyde Park, Mount Lookout, and surrounding neighborhoods were significantly impacted, and the golf course experienced substantial flooding. At one point, nearly three feet of water covered portions of Holes 5 and 6.

As the water receded, it left behind significant silt deposits on the fairways that will require extensive cleanup. Our team will be washing and removing the sediment by hand to restore the playing surfaces.

The golf course also sustained damage to several bunkers. Select bunker faces on Holes 2, 11, and 17 sloughed during the storm, and approximately seven bunkers will require contaminated sand to be removed and replaced. The most significant damage occurred on the hillside to the right of Hole 15, where a large section of the slope slid to the bottom of the hill. We are currently evaluating the area and developing a repair plan.

Hillside Sloughing #15 

View From #10 

There was one encouraging takeaway from this storm. During the previous four-inch rain event, many newly constructed bunker faces failed. This time, the vast majority of those repaired bunker faces remained intact, demonstrating that the reconstruction work completed over the past month performed as intended under another severe weather event.

Our Grounds team began cleanup efforts immediately and is working alongside one of our restoration partners to assist with the heavier repairs so we can restore the course safely and as quickly as possible.

Bunker Cleaning 

Unfortunately, due to the extent of the damage and cleanup required, the golf course will remain closed this weekend. We know this is disappointing, but protecting the golf course and completing the repairs properly is our top priority.

We will continue to keep the membership informed on our progress and provide updates on our anticipated reopening timeline as work advances.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support.

Pat O'Brien
Grounds Superintendent
Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Grounds Department at grounds@hydeparkcc.com.