The project will see the overall size of the green increased, reshaping work undertaken on and around the green, backfilling of an old bunker short-right and the rebuilding of a new one on the right hand side.

Renovation underway on 5th green of Eden Course

The 5th green on the Eden Course has had an ongoing issue with flooding due to a poor soil profile that doesn’t allow the same level of drainage as other greens on the course. A heavy rain shower yesterday morning illustrated exactly why renovation work is required.

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The fact that the green itself is relatively small in size and its many undulations mean that the number of available pin positions is quite limited. This results in heavy wear over a small area which has a detrimental effect on the grass species and surface performance.

Last year the Links Management Committee agreed to a reconstruction project that would be sympathetic to the original Harry Colt design. The Links consulted renowned golf course architect Martin Hawtree who presented the below proposal of works.

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The project will see the overall size of the green increased, reshaping work undertaken on and around the green, backfilling of an old bunker short-right and the rebuilding of a new one on the right hand side.

The Eden greenkeeping team began work on Monday 3rd November and will aim to have this completed in about a month’s time. We’re then hoping to have the green back in play by April next year.

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Words by Kevin Muir, Course Manager – Eden, Strathtyrum and Balgove Courses

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