Golf course renovations are major undertakings, and there’s no substitute for learning from those who have been through them. In this crossover episode of The EarthWorks Podcast and The Low Downs Podcast, Kevin Hicks and Brent Downs take a deep dive into the challenges, decisions, and lessons learned during large-scale golf course construction.
Brent shares an inside look at the extensive renovation underway at Otter Creek Golf Course, while Kevin draws on decades of experience managing renovation projects across the country. Together, they discuss planning, contractor relationships, irrigation, seeding, grow-in strategies, and why cutting corners can lead to costly problems down the road.
The conversation also explores the importance of building healthy soil from the beginning, including the role of EarthWorks RenovatePlus and balanced carbon-based fertility during grow-in.
From construction challenges to developing great teams, this episode offers valuable insight for anyone planning, managing, or considering a golf course renovation.
