New Range Mat

In 2004 an artificial hitting mat was installed to relieve divot pressure from our grass tee hitting surface. The mat would be utilized by Outings, high school play and provide an opportunity for members when the tee surface is aerated or needs to be overseeded. The 2004 version of artificial mat required/recommended that sand be worked into the carpet fiber for a more "natural feel". However, the "natural feel" disappeared the hitting surface became extremely firm.

There is approximately 19,000 sq. ft. of hitting area per the two tiers. I will setup 8-9 hitting stations for member and guest practice. These hitting stations are rotated across the range tee in a specific pattern to maximize the area. During the peak of our season, this rotation will be completed in 3 weeks. Additionally, every time the Club schedules an event, members and guests extend the hitting stations to include as many as the tee can hold. This occurs several times each month. Once an area has been vacated, the divots are filled with a sand/seed mix. This area will then have approx. 3 weeks to heal. This is an extremely small window to re-generate the turf.

It is very important to the health of our grass tee surface that we have a functioning artificial mat. During the first week in July, we replaced the old mat with the newest and greatest version. This hitting mat will not have sand or crumb rubber incorporated into the fibers. A custom cover will be made to help protect the mat and keep it clean.

The new mat will be utilized periodically for member practice to provide an occasional "break" from the grass tee and allow the tee surface divots an extra day or two to heal.

Old mat is removed

Gravel base is prepared.

The new mat is rolled out.

The seam is glued.

Sod is laid along edge.

Installation Complete!