Turfdry Returns to Rayleigh

Added: 10th September 2015

Delighted with the effectiveness demonstrated over the winter by the comprehensive Turfdry Drainage System using Hydraway Sportsdrain installed on all 18 fairways of its South Course in 2014, The Rayleigh Club re-engaged Turfdry in 2015 to design and implement drainage improvements to the East Course, and expand the earthworks elements on the South Course. This now included the expansion of new ponds into even more dramatic designs, tee construction, and course landscaping.

See the slideshow below for a selection of photographs of the earthworks.

The water features have been designed to provide pleasant views from as many angles as possible, enriching multiple holes.

Reshaping works have brought an elegant and unified aesthetic to the ponds across the course.

Excavated material from pond construction has been incorporated into the course landscape, and will soon blend in with beautiful new contours to the owner's specification.

Construction of a new tee to take advantage of the increasingly dramatic surrounds of the 5th hole.

Course Owner Jamie Saitch and Turfdry MD Melvyn Taylor discuss construction of a new bunker, next to newly constructed pond.

New pond on 5th hole from front of new tee.

The new pond on the 13th presents a daunting challenge to golfers.

The 13th pond.

Reshaping of the pond adjacent to the 14th hole has resulted in a much improved aesthetic.

The 18th hole is now surrounded by water on all sides.

18th pond from clubhouse.

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