New Golf Course Construction | Construction Process

Erosion Control is a fundamental step to the start of the golf course construction. Protection of the surrounding water sheds and adjacent properties for each project is mandated by local agencias and is a always crucial responsibility. Ryangolf offers all services related to erosion control activities commonly used to manage runoff and siltation, including silt fence, turbidity barriers, rock check dams, inlet protection, erosion control blankets and …

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Depending on the site conditions and the topography for the project, site clearing can be a relatively simple task or one that requires months to accomplish. Each architect develops a routing plan that dictates the amount of clearing required to meet the desired outcome of the course design. Click to learn more

Every project requires different earthwork and lake excavation processes. Depending on the site requirements and architectural design, the difficulty and the time allotted for the earthwork operations impact the project’s overall cost as well as the finished project. Click to learn more

Shaping is the operation that transforms the rough graded earthwork surfaces of the golf course to the finely contoured that the architect envisioned during his design. Early stages of construction require the earth to be placed in a rough form. It is the shaper’s responsibility to manipulate the terrain of the golf course to achieve the… Click to learn more

The green is the most important feature of a golf course, as such, more time is devoted to its construction than any other. The green is one of the most technical construction processes of the golf course. Click to learn more

Tee construction is an important process for golf course construction and many factors are taken into consideration during this work. The surfaces must be positioned to aim toward the center of the golf hole to allow for surface water runoff, while providing a comfortable stance… Click to learn more

Sand bunkers (sometimes referred to as “traps”) lend a large, visual expression as created by the architect. Bunker design is what most reflects the signature of the golf course. The appearance of the golf course widely depends on the foundation of the bunker design from strategic placement to… Click to learn more

The desire of all golf club operators and golfers alike is to be able to have golf play resume quickly after a heavy rain. To achieve this, having adequate drainage is vital. The combination of the correct sized piping, frequency of catch basin inlets and the correct pitch of the finished play… Click to learn more

Over the years, irrigation has changed considerably through sprinkler head coverage and computer based control systems. Ryangolf has stayed up-to-date on all equipment advancements and crew training programs. Keeping up with the industry trends allows Ryangolf to fulfill the demanding schedules of water irrigation… Click to learn more

From the initial shaping of the path subgrade to the finished surface of the concrete and curb work, Ryan golf’s quality and performance comes second to none. Ryangolf installs various textures and curbing types using standard 3,000 psi concrete, fiber mesh reinforcement and exposed aggregate to achieve the architect’s goals… Click to learn more

Hardscaping is considered the finishing touch in golf course construction. Many golf architects utilize wood bulkheads, decorative rock retaining walls, waterfalls and fountains to add memorable visuals to a golf course. These special effects combined with landscaping leave a lasting impression… Click to learn more

All new golf course construction projects have some form of a landscape component. This may include planted trees along the golf corridors or trees/small shrubs placed within the property. All landscaping techniques add an aesthetic value to a golf course, providing a peaceful environment for golfers. Click to learn more

Each year, better grass options become available and more desired than the years prior. Two family types of grass are available depending on the climate of the golf course site location. Cool Season and Warm Season grass each provide years of quality golf course surfaces.

Most often, similar grass surface types… Click to learn more