The Bottom Groove

A thin approach to golf courses. I like contours, pictures and drainage. Contact: PM me

[The Bottom Groove @BottomGroove]

Shoreacres comparison from 1946 - 2015. Let me know if you see any changes...https://t.co/bOxkElEkp1

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@eastlakegc let me know if you want some help with the water quality issue the construction has created…

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@robmillertime

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I don't think the water is supposed to be that color.

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@Dundee_Golf I can’t imagine these being in the universe in desirable. Maybe the EPA doesn’t know about this platform.

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@NoLayingUp Yep. Both sides of the FW kick to the same location.

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Los Angeles Country Club topography. Only 30 feet from high point to low point but plenty of sidehills are mixed in.

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Today I learned about variable depth green construction and my mind has been blown.

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Its been amazing watching this project progress from paper to dirt moving.

[Tyler Rae @TylerRaeDesign]

Another major project that has us fully focused is Northmoor CC in Chicago. In 2018, the Club hired us to rectify ongoing flooding issues and re-route the course. 125,000 cubic yards were moved over the last 7 months to raise the land/help drainage. Bold stuff! Opens Spring ‘23!

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Having worked with Scott for several years, the man knows his stuff. Great position for anyone starting out and wanting to learn.

[Scott Pavalko @spavalko]

We are excited to add a new member to our team from 2022!

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If it wasn’t 23 degrees out I could hang here all day. @TylerRaeDesign

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Back in the day I used to help @AndyTFE with historic aerials...I miss those days.
https://t.co/fpX7tMZNov

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Great update from @buildsmartrgolf on the work going on at Olympia Fields. These changes are much more fun to see when compared to lines on paper. https://t.co/Srl2ekbkIA

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Golf course construction projects are by far my favorite ones, but you can't underestimate how sloppy they can get with a little bit of rain.

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Might just be me but I feel like different camera angles are being used this year to show more of Augusta National topography. #Masters2021

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Found this new wallet from @SecondStringLC made from old goalie gear. Nice to keep something with me to remind me of my youth. I’ll probably look into repurposing some of my old gear soon. Also, it doesn’t smell like used hockey gear.

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@BryanTweed16 @MtProspectGC One of the best golf course drainage systems I've seen (pats self on back)

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cha cha cha changes!!

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I forgot I put this together last year. Here are 90 years of Riviera Country Club in a quick gif.

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Retweet since its been 1 year.

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Another case of TV not giving the elevation change in Riviera Country Club any credit. Approximately 140 ft change in elevation from one side of the course to the other.

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@spavalko In! Zero experience in golf course turf, but I know a thing or two about drainage..

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I've been lucky enough to work on a few golf courses and this can't be stressed enough. Unfortunately, some of those paying the bills don't like the feeling that they are wasting money on something they can't see.

[Matt Shaffer@IlikemyturfDRY @MattSha20619144]

When I was an Assistant for Paul R. Latshaw at Augusta National I asked him what is the most important thing you can do on a golf course? He didn’t hesitate for a second; drainage, drainage, drainage!!! https://t.co/2fLoz8CYmO