From Blueprint to Bunkers: 26 Days

We’re just weeks away from breaking ground on our historic course restoration, and significant preparation is already underway to set the foundation for long-term course health, playability, and aesthetics.

While the visual transformation begins July 14th, important groundwork has already started — including installation of critical irrigation infrastructure — and detailed planning continues across all major restoration elements.

Irrigation Installation Underway

George Ley Irrigation began work last week, installing the main trunk wire lines across the property — a meticulous and highly detailed process as crews navigate existing drain lines, utilities, and past infrastructure.

Despite the complexity, their progress has been excellent and is helping to support overall project sequencing. Key materials include:
- 140,000 LF – Control wire
- 85,600 LF – HDPE pipe

Main Trunk Wire Install 

Drainage Planning Nearing Execution

Although drainage installation has not yet begun, our planning and material coordination are well underway. The restoration will ultimately include:
- 13,994 LF – 4" Internal Bunker Drainage
- 28,600 LF – Fairway Slit Drainage
- 12,290 LF – Approach Drainage
- 2,400 LF – Green Expansions
- 3,960 LF – In-Green Slit Drainage
- And more across 4", 6", 8", 12", and 18" lines

In total, the drainage scope covers more than 75,000 linear feet — over 14.25 miles — of pipe designed to improve surface conditions and long-term playability.

Materials & Logistics

Our team has worked hard to control material costs and streamline deliveries. Still to arrive:
- 102 truckloads – Bunker sand
- 60 truckloads – Green and tee mix
- 181 truckloads – Sod (fescue, zoysia, and bentgrass)

Coordinating these shipments is no small task — and  the team is handling with precision to minimize disruption and keep the project efficient.

Bunker Sand Storage 

Our Most Valuable Asset: Project Partners

We are proud to recognize the following project leaders contributing to this ambitious effort:
Golf Course Architect
Tyler Rae, Jim Ryan Jr., Matt Fauerbach, Dylan Stevens – Shaper

Irrigation Contractor
Jeff Martin – George Ley Irrigation

Irrigation Consultant / Design
Technical Choice

Tree Management
Guerrein Green

Golf Course Construction
McDonald & Sons

Cart Path Contractor
Ewers & Sons Paving

Project Liaison – Hyde Park
Arron Garrett, Senior Assistant Superintendent

Hyde Park Grounds Staff
The core team supporting daily logistics, field execution, and coordination throughout the restoration project

Bentgrass Greens Sod – Boyd Turf
Tall Fescue Sod – Turpin Farms
Zoysia Fairways Sod – Kentucky Zoysia
Aggregates – Arms Turf
Agronomic Consulting / QC Testing – Moeller Consulting

A Special Thanks to the Hyde Park Grounds Team

We want to especially acknowledge the Hyde Park Grounds Team, whose persistence, passion, and tireless dedication continue to be instrumental in the early success of this project. Their day-to-day efforts behind the scenes — from site prep to material handling — are laying the foundation for what’s to come.

Hillside Seeding of Fine Fescue 

Looking Ahead

Stay tuned for more details as we finalize construction sequencing and ramp up site activity. During peak construction, over 70 professionals will be working on the golf course, all focused on delivering the project by our November completion goal.

We appreciate your continued patience as material deliveries arrive and staging ramps up. As always, dry weather will be key to staying on track.

Thank you for your support as we bring this exciting vision to life, please pass along any questions you may have? 

Regards,

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