Drainage Update

Earlier this summer the grounds department at Isla installed almost 4000 feet of drain lines. The locations targeted some of the worst draining areas on the golf course that would often hold standing water for days following rain events. Of course, this year Isla experienced one of the driest summers in years! It's difficult to evaluate the success of a drainage project without rain. This past week the drainage finally got its test. Over a few days we received just under 6" of rainfall. The results were encouraging. We were under cart path only restrictions on Saturday following 2.75" of rainfall experienced on Friday. However, the areas with newly installed drainage were in much better condition than many other areas on the course, and by Sunday the restrictions were lifted. No standing water was found in the newly drained areas but puddles could be found elsewhere. After seeing the positive results, talks have already started about future drainage projects.

   Area on #16 without drainage

   Area on 16 with newly added drainage

   Area on 14 prior to drainage installation

   Same area on 14 after drainage installation