21 / 24
into the greens and tees at a rate
of 13 percent by volume. Course
superintendent Charles Charmont
noted, soon after the initial install,
that the greens grew in quickly and
showed surprising firmness in the
following months.
In recent months, the tees and
greens have continued to progress
well in spite of a cold (and
prolonged) spring with several heavy
rains that have tested the drainage of
the sodded greens.
“We were very impressed by how
well the new greens handled the
recent heavy rains,” commented John
Clarkin of Turfgrass Consultancy.
Clarkin, along with colleague Jim
Ferguson, is providing agronomic
and project management on the site.
“We have seen the benefits of using
Profile Porous Ceramic on some of
the courses we manage in France and
have been pleased to be able to see
similar attributes of the product here
in Switzerland.”
Nick Norton is overseeing the
ground work, which is being
completed by golf construction firm
SOL Golf. “It’s been a fantastic team
to work with throughout the project,
and you can now see how well
everything is coming together,” said
Kelly. “We’ve been honored to be
part of such a high profile renovation
project, and when the course re-
opens I think the membership is
going to be quite pleased with the
transformation.”
The course remains on schedule
to re-open to the membership in
summer of 2017.
•
21
Battling through the barriers
A rootzone plug from the 14th green shows the integration of the
existing grass with the new sand/Profile mix – a few weeks after the
existing green sod was laid over the new rootzone
The renovation of Golf Club de Genève by the
firm of Robert Trent Jones II, ASGCA, will result in
firm and fast playing conditions for members