Course Upgrades

Course Upgrades 2025

We are pleased to update our members and prospective members on the ongoing improvements taking place across our golf course this winter.

The installation of the System 25 drainage system has now been completed on the greens of holes 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, and 16. This means that nine of our greens now benefit from the enhanced drainage system, covering our full 9-hole short course, which includes holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, and 16. Importantly, all installed greens drainage is now fully connected to the main drainage system, ensuring maximum efficiency and long-term performance.

In addition to this, work is now underway to complete the installation of fairway drainage on holes 8, 9, and 10, further enhancing course playability and resilience throughout the year.

These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional golfing experience for all members, ensuring the course remains in top condition regardless of the weather. We appreciate your patience and support as these essential improvements continue.

Improving Course Drainage with Precision and Efficiency

At Fulford Heath Golf Club, we’re committed to maintaining top-quality playing conditions for our members and guests. This video showcases our dedicated greens staff hard at work using a trencher to connect the System 25 drainage system to the main drains on the 3rd green.

In addition to linking these critical systems, our team is addressing drainage challenges in key areas:

Green-Side Bunkers: Installing drainage to prevent water accumulation and maintain playability after heavy rains on the greenside and fairway bunker.
Left Side of the Green: Historically a pinch point prone to excessive wetness, this area is being upgraded with improved drainage to enhance durability and minimise downtime.

These enhancements are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that the course remains resilient and enjoyable throughout the seasons.

Trenching the First Green for System 25 Drainage

This video showcases an important milestone in our drainage improvement project: the Green Staff trenching the first green to connect the new System 25 drainage directly to the main drains. You can clearly see water pouring from the newly installed system—this is water that would previously have pooled on top of the green or remained just beneath its surface, compromising playability and health of the turf. Thanks to this innovative system, we’re ensuring better water management, faster drainage, and improved conditions for the long term.

This has been installed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd greens.

Fairway Drainage Improvements

The following tasks are being carried out over the winter period to improve drainage around the golf course:

1st Fairway: Drainage has been installed along a number of the furrows. Please note that the 1st hole will be closed while our greenkeepers complete this important work.
10th & 18th Holes: A new drain will be installed across both holes to improve water management.
9th Hole: A replacement 6-inch drain will be installed after the bridge on the left-hand side.
1st Hole Bunkers: Drainage has been added to both bunkers, enhancing their condition and playability.

Drainage on leftside on 9th hole after the bridge now flowing into a main drain after being cleared of tree roots.

Last updated: 12 Nov 2025 12:03