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The History behind the University Golf Course.
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The University of Maryland Golf Course
A Great Past…50 Years Later…A Better Future
2008-2009 Renovation Highlights
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All the greens were re-built to USGA specifications and seeded with A1/A4 Bentgrass.
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The fairways were stripped, contour leveled and seeded with Perennial Ryegrass.
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Tee boxes were seeded withL-93/Princeville Bentgrass. The course will now have 5 sets of tees on each hole.
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Over 18 football fields of Tall Fescue/Kentucky Bluegrass sod were used for the green,
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tee, and fairway bunker surround areas.
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Sixty-five new bunkers where constructed with state-of-the-art drainage.
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A new concrete golf car path was re-routed from the old asphalt routing.
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The irrigation system was upgraded with the addition of 538 irrigation heads, more than doubling the old number.
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Tree-lines were selectively thinned to counteract encroachment over time.
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Plantings were made to improve visual quality and provide environmental enhancement.
These improvements are focused on adding to your enjoyment as you play your classic, tree-lined, and newly renovated layout.
With the five tee sets, all players from the beginner to the expert level will be afforded a memorable golfing experience every time they tee it up.
Have a great 2010 season playing your favorite course!
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