GCBAA Members Tested Again by Mother Nature FLORIDA COURSES AND GOLF COURSE BUILDERS DEAL WITH HURRICANE IRMA AFTERMATH
Less than a week after Hurricane Harvey tore through Texas and Louisiana resulting in more than 60 deaths and billions of dollars in damages, Hurricane Irma was ready to leave its mark. And it did. Luckily, the storm blew itself out before living up to its status as the storm of a lifetime for the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. But with more than 72 fatalities and an economic impact that will be debated for some time to come, it has grabbed the immediate attention of many golf course construction companies in the area. One company in particular is GCBAA Member Clarke Construction Group, based in Fort Myers, Florida. In speaking with Mike Crone, VP of Business Development for the company, Mike confirmed the repair work that is taking place at several courses as a result of Irma. Most of the courses Clarke Construction Group has been contacted by are needing assistance with tree removal and washed out sand bunkers. Bear’s Paw Country Club in Naples had significant bunker issues and silt problems from the overflowed canal, however the Club’s staff tended to the damage. The Florida-based construction company spent two weeks repairing bunkers at the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, getting it playable once again. It’s well known that October is peak season for private country clubs in Florida, resulting in an expedited response to the hurricane damages on the course. And while some are open for play today, many were not spared by Irma’s clutch of destruction. With over 39 years of experience in the golf industry, Mike explained the process of tending to those courses that are anxious to reopen for business. “The immediate priority is to get the golf course open and playable. That means removing trees that are down in fairways and working on bunkers that have been washed out. The challenge after a hurricane such as Irma comes from the heavy equipment needed to do the work not being conducive to the conditions of most courses after so much damage. The concrete paths take a beating with the bigger pieces, and you end up having to use smaller equipment that slows down the process.” GCBAA is encouraged by the many members that have stepped up to assist in the relief efforts, not only for construction projects but for their employees and those families. It’s been humbling to hear about and we couldn’t be more proud. Please call the GCBAA office is there is anything we can do to assist, (402) 476-4444.
CLEAN UP UNDERWAY AT ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AFTER HURRICANE IRMA
BUNKER DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IRMA AT BEARS PAW COUNTRY CLUB
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