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Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Renovation
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
1. Improve drainage throughout the golf course both by adding new drainage lines and the replacement of old drainage lines that are not functioning.
2. Install new stormwater system site detention features and structures throughout the course, including applying for municipal permits / approvals.
3. Rehabilitation of sand bunkers including but not limited to the site work required for the installation of new drainage lines within those indicated bunkers.
a. Approximately 9,000 linear feet of bunker underdrainage, consisting of 4-inch diameter HDPE, is estimated to be installed for this project.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET:
$3,000,000-$3,250,000
PRE-BID MEETING:
03/23/2023 at 10:00 AM
102C Humphreys Service Building/Zoom Meeting with Walkthrough to Follow
BID OPENING:
04/11/2023 at 2:00 PM
eBuilder Bidding Module
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Start:
Within seven (7) days of written authorization to proceed.
Completion:
November 23, 2023
Was talking with someone at the course friday about this. Seemed like it was finally getting some traction.
So its already gone out to bid.. time will tell. I wonder what approvals are still pending.
They did a ton of tree work the last couple of weeks. Still have several bunkers left to replace. The ones they removed do change some holes quite a bit especially on 6/8
I would think we will be dodging holes and equipment all summer with this.
I definitely enjoyed playing this course years ago. I'm glad they are keeping it up.
now into June and nothing has happened on the course. The bid stuff was done in April. Seems like they don't really have the money to continue maybe?
Quote from: upprdecknow into June and nothing has happened on the course. The bid stuff was done in April. Seems like they don't really have the money to continue maybe?
It was awarded "Pending status" as are a lot of other awarded contracts. In some cases, the delay is caused by losing bidders requesting an appeal to determine why they weren't successful.
A lot (well, enough) of Reunion attendees want to play golf at the course. Be nice if the 3s and 8s attendees this year could play on the new facilities.
Do you really hold up construction if the loser complains and wants an explanation, versus seeking a court injunction to halt work?
This delay was not caused by a loser complaining.
On to the new year.
Looks to be happening at some point this year though.
Nice that Athletics is charging a full rate for membership when the course may be down to 9 holes and other hole torn up all year.
They will not be closing 9 holes at any point in time. The plan is to close 2-3 holes at a time, starting on the front 9. Anticipated completion of the project is August. The men's league will have to be split into two nights for this season. It's really not going to be any worse than when the irrigation was put in, people survived that without much fanfare.
Maybe that is the confusion because you cant have a league where its only 6-7 holes, and people were being told a whole side would be getting shut down at times.
If anything, they should be trying to somewhat limit play this yr with random holes being closed and less room to spread people out.
Maybe members/guests only for the year would help
The project managers I talked to said they hope to get 9 holes done by this year not 18..
Hope for the best, I guess.
Still, if you pay a full fee, and only get to play 15 holes much of the time, thats kind of a rip.
I wonder if fixing the drainage they break the irrigation. Only fitting if it happens.
The irrigation system has been "broke" for damn near 10 years now. It no longer is automated, so when ever they need to water it's done by hand activating the sprinklers, not ideal when you have such a small grounds crew. They replaced some sensors at the end of last season, so maybe there will be some improvement with the automation of the system
still a work in progress.
Front nine finally done at least
Lets see what happens on the back now that the main project seems to finished.
More trees cut over the winter as well on the back.
FIxing some of the cart paths would help.
Things went long pretty fast once all the union stuff got resolved.
I no longer live in Ithaca so I would love to see some pictures of the obvious changes that were made.
Quote from: dag14I no longer live in Ithaca so I would love to see some pictures of the obvious changes that were made.
Maybe do a before and after save of the satellite image?? If you know the course that should be fun.
The Athletic dept did just that, took pictures of holes 1-9 before and after they completed the project. Not sure if they have published those yet
New rates came out and went up quite a bit. No mention of course work this year. It would be nice to know if we have half a course or what
Does Duffield play golf? Swing a Million our way?
Also noticed RaeNic went private again. That could push some traffic back to Cornell as well.
All 18 holes will be open
Its still shocks me that there is no discount for employees.
I guess we can throw the sand wedge in the trunk at the turn.
There is a discount if you are an employee of the athletic dept.
They did take out a bunch of trees over the winter, the most notable one was the tree that hung over the left greenside bunker on #18. Now you can actually play to the left side of the green
How much did the price increase from last year?
$100 increase for membership and $5 for non-member greens fee
mine went up almost $300
Quote from: Cop at Lynah$100 increase for membership and $5 for non-member greens fee
What is the range of prices members pay: townspeople, alumni, fac/staff, seniors, students?
There are only a few rates for memberships
Athletics gets one
Students get one
families get one $1900
minors get one $425
over 62 gets a rate $1350
Everyone else gets the same rate $1500
Family rate is solid if you have a family that plays
Rates are on the high end considering the state the course has been in
still dont understand why there is no perk for Employees to join.
One reason many join outside is Tburg is like $500 cheaper, and you actually get a functioning restaurant. though the food has gotten better just not many options.
https://wrnjradio.com/hunterdon-countys-heron-glen-golf-course-recognized-as-the-1-public-course-in-new-jersey/
For any of you guys in the somewhat immediate area. Throw me a dm if u ever wanna play here. I consider this my home course.
Quote from: upprdeckThere are only a few rates for memberships
Athletics gets one
Students get one
families get one $1900
minors get one $425
over 62 gets a rate $1350
Everyone else gets the same rate $1500
Family rate is solid if you have a family that plays
Rates are on the high end considering the state the course has been in
still dont understand why there is no perk for Employees to join.
One reason many join outside is Tburg is like $500 cheaper, and you actually get a functioning restaurant. though the food has gotten better just not many options.
Are there any additional fees after the $1500 to play?
only if you want to use carts
Quote from: upprdeckonly if you want to use carts
$1500 is a packet but not terrible if you play a lot.
$1500 is fine if you can play at least a twice a week,
so far the course has been open for like 2 weeks and had about 3 nice days.
None of the nice days has worked out as a day I could play yet.
about 26 weeks gets you to Oct.
once a week you are better off not getting a membership.
I kept track, I played 41 times last year and would not have paid $1500 since not all of them were 18 holes
Once a week and then league night makes a membership barely a good deal.
You get rained out or go on vacation you break even.
The guys who are retired and play 2-3x a week that's the good deal.
you also don't get exclusive tee times and the pace of play is awful.
Quote from: upprdeckOne reason many join outside is Tburg is like $500 cheaper, and you actually get a functioning restaurant. though the food has gotten better just not many options.
Sometimes outsiders get the impression — hope? — that restaurants in Cornell facilities and things like the Lynah/Newman snack bar ... is run by hotel school students for a) experience and b) give Cornell a good name.
Sort of like if your college has a criminal justice major, why not let those students do internships as campus cops because what could go wrong?