The Wykagyl Country Club Golf Course Master Plan 2005

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1 The Wykagyl Country Club Golf Course Master Plan 2005

2 Introduction/Objectives Background Infrastructure needs-drainage/irrigation Bunkers Coore & Crenshaw Scope and Implementation of the Plan Financials

3 Achievements/Challenges Back to Basics turf Program over past three years highly successful due to: Intensive and consistent agronomic practices Tree Program Management and resources; membership support Challenges: Irrigation System Drainage Bunker Quality Course Improvements

4 Irrigation System Background System has not been 100% operational since 2001 Constant repairs include pump motors, broken heads, faulty wiring, poorly grounded controllers Assistant GCS fully dedicated to the irrigation system Spending is on the rise and is well over $100,000 per year on upkeep

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15 Irrigation Plan Complete Hydraulic replacement Complete pump house station with backup generator New fertigation system and storage Demo old Pump House New Power supply Rejuvenate/add wells/power Replace potable water lines

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19 Drainage Poorly maintained and compromised over the last 15 years More water on our property and less off: North End development and Oxford Rd.exit Under spending on repairs Current irrigation system installation

20 Drainage Areas of Concern Lower 1 st fairway Lower 3 rd fairway 5 th and 6 th fairways 8 th fairway 13 th fairway 15 th fairway and rough 16 th hole left side Lower 17 th fairway 10 th and 18 th fairways

21 Steps taken to address Drainage Engagement of Engineering and Environmental firms: Engineers Divney, Tung and Schwalbe (Remediation plan) Army Corp of Engineers (Site visit and test digs) Dru Associates (Permitting process)

22 Drainage Plan Lowering creek beds, approved by ACOE Subsurface Drainage and catch basins Installation of power and sump pumps in several areas Demolish and rebuild culvert crossings Replace and extend culvert under 6 th fairway

23 Bunkers Current condition is substandard; last built/renovated 12 years ago Playability and consistency compromised over time due to: Eroding foundations and drainage Sand contamination (from soil, clippings, different sands added) Member complaints/dissatisfaction focus on bunkers

24 All bunkers get rebuilt over time!

25 Renovation perspectives Great Golf Courses evolve over time Necessary drainage and Irrigation work is invasive Prudent to coordinate any improvements to course with infrastructure for efficiency Other area quality clubs are renovating or planning renovations Coore & Crenshaw - an opportunity to work with the Best of the Best

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27 Renovation Approach Recognize challenge of dealing with infrastructure and course modifications Engage a qualified architect to help us Criteria in selection: Accentuate the unique character of Wykagyl Improve playability for all levels of players Respect what is already a great layout; exercise discretion

28 Interview approach 6 firms were interviewed: Ken Dye (Finger, Dye, Spann, Tom Marzolf (Fazio Design), Ron Forse, Gil Hanse, Tom Doak, Coore/Crenshaw Walk the course with them; understand their philosophy Look for compatibility with our objectives

29 Architect Selection Selection of Coore/Crenshaw based on: Admiration and respect for Classic, Traditional, and natural courses. Firm s philosophy is that traditional strategic golf is the most rewarding They offer exceptional commitment and value. They agreed to work with us based on personal relationships

30 Coore & Crenshaw Among today s finest architect s, by opinion, and course ranking New Course Designs Golfweek Golf Digest Sand Hills Golf Club; Mullen NE (Modern) #1 #12 Friar s Head Golf Club; Baiting Hollow, NY (Modern) #3 The Golf Club at Cuscowilla; Lake Oconee, GA (Modern) #15 Chechessee Creek Club; Spring Island, SC (Modern) #82 Hidden Creek Golf Club; Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Modern) #68 Kapalua Golf Club (Plantation Course); Maui, HI (Modern) #54

31 Coore & Crenshaw Renovations Golfweek Golf Digest Riviera Country Club; Pacific Palisades, CA (Classic) #24 Prairie Dunes Golf Club; Hutchinson, KS (Classic) #13 #12 Other Notable Work Bandon Bandon Dunes; (opening June, 2005); Bandon, Oregon Austin Golf Club; Austin, Texas Barton Creek Club; Austin, Texas Talking Stick; Scottsdale, Arizona The Warren Golf Course at The University of Notre Dame; South Bend, Indiana East Hampton Golf Club; East Hampton, New York

32 C&C Recommendations Tree work Planned, approved and continues Green complex contours and greenside bunker mowing lines Green expansion/strategic hole locations Mow areas between bunkers and greens at fairway height Relate bunkers closer to greens to recapture original design intent, add strategy and challenge

33 Fairway Lines Mow lines to incorporate fairway bunkers within the fairway Widen fairway to 1. Create new angles to new hole locations 2. Provide reasonable hitting areas for average players Extend back towards tees

34 Tee additions, alterations and renovations New/Rebuilt tee complexes at 1,3,4,5,7,8,9,13,18 Renovate all others for consistency Retain and repair stonewalls

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45 Bunker Styles Bunkers can give a course unique character Rebuilding and adding bunkers gives us an opportunity to reconsider the style of bunkers

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53 Course Disruption Immediately after Sybase mainline installation begins. All 18 holes remain open tee to green! Greens will be completed before Sept. 1 True temp Greens in there place All tees completed before Sept. 1 Bunker work coincides with irrigation Lateral line installation begins late July, resulting in 1-2 holes being closed at a time

54 Financial Information Cost of GC Recommendations Infrastructure Enhancements

55 Financial Information Total Infrastructure Enhancements Drainage $ 700,000 $ 700,000 Irrigation System/Pumphouse 2,505,000 2,505,000 Design Fee 260, ,000 Rebuild Existing Bunkers (52) 729, ,268 New Bunkers (30) 420, ,732 New Tees 175,000 Rebuild Tees 150,000 Resurface existing tees 225,000 Stone wall work 25, ,000 14th Green 65,000 65,000 15th Green 65,000 65,000 Fairway/Green Expansion 30,000 30,000 Cart Paths 100, ,000 TOTAL $ 5,550,000 $ 4,259,268 $ 1,290,732 80% 20%

56 Financing To be determined by finance Committee Options: Borrowings Funded through Capital Dues Debt Restructuring

57 Operational Impact in year of Construction Outings Guest Rounds Member Equivalents

58 Revenue During 1994 Project $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $ Green Fees Cart Fees

59 Wykagyl Member Equivalents ME s ME s ME s

60 Operational Impact in Post Construction Years Reduction in Golf course Capital Expenditures Debt Service Minimal impact on GC Operating Budget

61 Summary About 80% of proposed work is necessary and short term vs. long term Renovation under Coore & Crenshaw a unique opportunity to: 1. Enhance playing experience for all members 2. Enhance WCC s competitive stature Membership inconvenience minimize by staging 16 to 18 playable holes Projected financing spreads costs over long term no capital assessment expected