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L ORONO GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY D«scription Holes number one and two are par four holes playing to 224 yards and 231 yards respectively. Both holes play from an elevated tee to a lower fairway to an elevated green. Greens for both holes are round in shape and small in size occupying less than 2,000 square feet each. In order to effectively move to an eight (8) minute inten/al system, both opening holes (holes one and two) will rteed to be lengthened in order that they both function as true two (2) shot holes. Lengthening each hole to the 300 plus yard range and constructing a larger first green in the 4,000 square foot range wilt ultimately lower the average time required to play the opening holes. General Design Based on the configuration of the land in question, the general terrain flow of both holes will continue to be elevated tee to a lower fairway to an elevated green. Where possfcle severe sloping will be minimized. This is particularly important in the upper half of the first fairway as it meets the front of the new first green. To insure proper player safety from ball flight, the new first green will be sited slightly further to the right in order to create shot angles that work away from the second hole. The first fainvay will be reshaped slightly in order to contribute to this goal. The new first green should be sited to provide the player with visibility of the green surface for all approach shots. The green should be constructed with enough depth to help hold a variety of shot trajectories resulting from a large variety of players. Contouring should be considered closely in order to provide the player with an appropriate and fair putting challenge. The irrigation system will need to be extended to adequately cover the rtew green ar>d tee conyrlex. In addition, both surface and subsurface drainage systems will be included to rrtaintain proper playing conditions at all times. Tee Construction The excavation plan for the second hole tee complex should include the irtstallation of appropriate subsurface drainage system and irrigation system in order to insure long term turf grass health. Surface drainage will be factored at a one percent slope in the direction of the general land flow. The minimum grade for lee slopes and banks will be four to one. Soil specifications must be closely supervised with existing top soils in the overall excavation area stripped, stockpiled, and ultimately utilized as topsoil for the new tee complex. Grassing should be with a climate suitable bluegrass. Green Construction The new first green should be constructed as close to U.S.G A. specifications as is cost effective. A green constructed to these specifications performs best over time having the advantages of rapid drainage, good aeration, deep rooting, and lessened disease factors. The construction process for i U.S.G.A. specification green is summarized by the following steps: s 1