Dirt to turf: WSU’snew golf course

The following is a collection of photos highlighting the construction of WSU’s new Palouse Ridge Golf Course, which is scheduled to open in August 2008. They are in reverse-chronological order.
 
 

 


The WSU men’s and women’s golf teams

take a few swings on the recently-completed
driving
range and practice holes on the new
course. 
 
Todd Lupkes, course superintendent, noted
that when the construction project is
complete, it will serve as an academic laboratory for numerous programs. (To listen
to Lupkes click on the following link.)



August 2007


 
 
 
 
 
 

June 2007

 
 
 

 
 

 Blades of grass sprout on the practice green as summer arrives.  As a links style course,
tree planting is not a part of Palouse Ridge’s future plans. To listen to Lupkes’ comments, click
 the following link.) 
 

 


May 2007


 

 


Above: Course Superintendent Todd Lupkes

(left) talks with Construction Superintendant
Scott Mershon (middle) and a student intern.
 
Following are audio clips of Lupkes talking about features and construction of Palouse Ridge Golf Course (click on links to listen) :
* Links style course
* Natural turf in rough
* Water hazards and sand traps 
 


 
 
 


Above: Crews work on irrigation control wiring.


Below left: Crewman uses a
compactor
to level the sand on a practice
putting
green.
 

Todd Lupkes (audio clip) on building of practice green and driving range, recorded in June — to listen click
here
 
Left/Below: Heavy machinery moves top soil
around the course.
 


 
 

Next Story

Recent News

Inside WSU’s student-run hackathons

Hackathons have become a defining space for student innovation, with two taking center stage this year.

WSU recognized for support of first-generation students

The university’s elevation to FirstGen Forward Network Champion reflects growing enrollment, improved retention, and expanded support programs helping first-generation students succeed.