Written by: David Pratt
2026
A persistently wet area beside the par-3 7th hole had become increasingly difficult to maintain, with frequent waterlogging creating challenges for both the greenkeeping team and golfers. To address this issue, we transformed the site into a wildlife pond, delivering both drainage improvements and valuable new habitat.
The pond now provides breeding habitat for a range of aquatic insects, including damselflies, dragonflies, and mayflies, all of which depend on freshwater environments to complete their life cycles. It also supports amphibians such as frogs, toads, and newts, which rely on ponds for breeding during the spring.
Beyond the water’s edge, these species benefit from the wider course environment. Rough grassland areas and newly established hedgerows provide shelter and abundant food sources, including slugs, snails, worms, and beetles.
By combining practical course management with habitat creation, this project delivers dual benefits of reducing flooding issues while enhancing biodiversity and creating a thriving ecosystem for wildlife.
