Creek Restoration and New Bridge Coming to the 6th Hole!!

 Since Kinloch opened in 2001, attention to detail throughout the golf course has been a defining attribute. The maintenance of our creeks, that meander through the property, is an example of that attention to detail. Over time, erosion and sediment begin to affect the presentation of these features so each off-season, we re-invest in the beautification and stability of our creeks. 

In 2024, one of our members generously commissioned the replacement of our walk bridges on the 6th and 10th holes. His vision was to convert the wooden bridges to arched, stone bridges... similar to what you see on the 10th and 17th approaches. 

So, in early January, we began a 2-pronged, project to restore the creek and replace the bridge crossing on the 6th hole. One month later, I am happy to report that the creek restoration is complete and the bridge has been constructed. The following photo tour will walk you through the creek restoration project. We are withholding photos of the bridge until it is fully finished 😀 (It will not only be beautiful, but unique in its functionality... stay tuned) 

The shaping began on January 14th. The goal was to bolster the banks and the channel to handle more flow, reduce erosion and eliminate unsightly silt deposits. 

Once the shaping was complete, we reinforced the banks with a combination of stone and rock cropping's. These stones allowed us to raise the channel heights so that water would flow through the creek as opposed to over-topping the banks.   

The creek is now restored and able to withstand much more rainfall. The arched bridge across the channel will provide a beautiful and more relaxing walk for our membership. Until the new bridge opens in early March, we have constructed a temporary crossing for our members and caddies. 

We are excited to share photos of our new bridge in the next Member Update. We are hopeful to continue this theme throughout the golf course and want to thank the member that commissioned this project!