Standing water kills turf and ruins playability. Hummer installs and services TopDrain and other drainage systems to keep courses open and thriving.
Drainage & TopDrain Services
Persistent wet spots on fairways not only disrupt play but can damage turf permanently. Hummer Turfgrass Systems specializes in drainage solutions designed for golf course conditions, including the use of TopDrain technology. This proven method installs narrow sand slit trenches across the surface of the fairway, connected to collector drains below, creating rapid water removal without damaging the playing surface. Whether addressing isolated problem areas or designing full-scale drainage systems, our team integrates agronomic expertise with precision installation equipment. The result: healthier turf, fewer closures, and improved course reputation for playability.
TopDrain Technology
Hummer utilizes TopDrain’s one-pass surface drainage system to create precise, sand-filled channels that dramatically improve fairway drainage. In a single operation, the machine trenches, removes spoil, injects clean sand, and re-compacts the surface — delivering faster turnaround, minimal turf disruption, and consistently firmer, drier playing conditions across the course.
Custom Drainage Designs
No two courses share the same soil, slope, or water challenges. Hummer designs drainage systems that fit each course’s topography and turf profile. For fairways, larger subsurface networks may be required to handle heavy rain and clay soils. On fairways, larger subsurface networks may be required to handle heavy rain and clay soils.
Installation Precision
Drainage work requires absolute accuracy to ensure long-term performance. Our crews use GPS-guided trenching and grading equipment to achieve precise depths, slopes, and connections, protecting turf health and preventing future failures.
Renovation & Retrofits
Older courses often suffer from outdated or failing drainage systems. Hummer retrofits existing fields with modern solutions like Topdrain to resolve recurring wet spots without the need for full reconstruction. This provides cost-effective improvement with minimal disruption.
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Golf Course Drainage & TopDrain
Caves Valley Golf Club, Baltimore, MD
Golf Course Drainage & TopDrain
Caves Valley Golf Club, Baltimore, MD
Golf Course Drainage & TopDrain
Caves Valley Golf Club, Baltimore, MD
Golf Course Drainage & TopDrain
Caves Valley Golf Club, Baltimore, MD
Caves Valley Golf Club
Preparing for the PGA TOUR demands flawless surfaces. Explore how Hummer enhanced Caves Valley with improved drainage, TopDrain systems, and fairway aeration to strengthen firmness, consistency, and recovery before tournament week.
Preparing for the PGA TOUR demands flawless surfaces. Explore how Hummer enhanced Caves Valley with improved drainage, TopDrain systems, and fairway aeration to strengthen firmness, consistency, and recovery before tournament week.
