Our Drainage & Irrigation Project
We’re delighted to take you behind the scenes of our ambitious course improvement initiative. From enhancing our drainage systems to upgrading the path network and installing a state-of-the-art irrigation system, each video captures the journey of transforming Crondon Park into an even more enjoyable and sustainable course for our members and visitors.
Our aim is to improve playability and condition all year round, whatever the weather. Through this series, our Director of Golf, David Laffar will guide you through a firsthand look at the challenges we faced, the solutions we implemented, and the incredible teamwork that made it all possible. Join us to see how we’re making Crondon Park not just a stunning course, but one designed for the future.
Enjoy the journey!
Week 1 – Preparation
Week 1 – Work Begins
Week 1 – Further Updates
Week 2 – Update
Week 2 – Further Updates
Week 3 – Update
Phase 2 – Drainage and Path Network
Week 4 – Update
Week 4 – Further Updates
Week 5 – Update
Week 5 – Further Updates
Week 6 – Update
Week 6 – Further Updates
On Day 28, the team were delighted to report completion of drainage works on the 16th hole, allowing it to reopen for Thursday play. Work immediately commenced on the 15th hole, where the drainage design includes a main outfall drain extending from the Conifer to the tee box. The team’s careful planning incorporates lateral drains running from the left side to the ditch network on the right, marked with blue and white flags. The greenkeeping team maintained careful oversight of trenching depths due to existing irrigation lines crossing the hole.
By Day 29, significant progress was made on the 15th, with approximately two-thirds of the work completed. The team had successfully trenched, piped, and sanded from the tee box down to the current trencher position. Additional drainage networks were installed running to the course’s ditch system, with stone and pipe work completed and awaiting final sanding. Completion was anticipated by the weekend, leaving holes 13, 6, and 8 remaining in the comprehensive drainage improvement programme.