Total Updates
28
Hurricane Helene - September 2024
From Crisis to Course Revival
Follow the full Kenmure Golf Maintenance record of the Helene flooding: every briefing, photo set, and milestone that brought the course back to play.
If you have photos or stories from the event, please share them with us at josh@kenmure.com so we can keep this archive growing.
What is inside
- Daily on-the-ground updates from October 2024 through spring 2025.
- High resolution imagery of damage, cleanup, and restoration progress.
- Video walk-throughs, volunteer highlights, and infrastructure milestones.
Photos Documented
109
Video Briefings
8
Timeline Span
October 18, 2024 to March 27, 2025
Phases of the Recovery
Helene's Impact and First Response
11 updates
Immediate damage control, clearing silt, and stabilizing greens and bridges.
Stabilizing the Course
7 updates
Daily progress removing debris, reopening access, and coordinating volunteers.
Infrastructure Repairs and Access
2 updates
Restoring bridges, pump systems, and irrigation controls before winter.
Winter Rebuild and Member Support
5 updates
Long-term repairs, detailed status reports, and turf protection through the cold season.
Spring Renewal and Future Planning
3 updates
Finishing touches, mitigation planning, and preparing for full member access.
Featured Field Reports
March 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Each year, I submit a winter maintenance plan that is reviewed with the General Manager and serves as our outline for offseason projects
Each year, I submit a winter maintenance plan that is reviewed with the General Manager and serves as our outline for offseason projects. This year, I am pleased to report that all tasks on our project list have been...
November 1, 2024 at 7:27 PM
The past five weeks have been challenging as we work to restore the golf course after the recent storm, and I want to extend my deepest gratitude to those who have supported this recovery effort
The past five weeks have been challenging as we work to restore the golf course after the recent storm, and I want to extend my deepest gratitude to those who have supported this recovery effort. First, I'd like to...
October 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Seeding creeping bentgrass depends largely on your local climate and the season, but as a general rule, we want to give the grass enough time to establish before winter or extreme weather conditions
Seeding creeping bentgrass depends largely on your local climate and the season, but as a general rule, we want to give the grass enough time to establish before winter or extreme weather conditions. Cooler Climates...
December 13, 2024 at 4:03 PM
We'd like to update you on the ongoing maintenance projects and future plans for the course: Culvert Installation: We're pleased to announce that culverts have been delivered for installation on number 10 tee
We'd like to update you on the ongoing maintenance projects and future plans for the course: Culvert Installation: We're pleased to announce that culverts have been delivered for installation on number 10 tee....
Momentum at a Glance
The maintenance team chronicled the recovery one post at a time, capturing setbacks, victories, and rapid member updates.
Read the Thank You Letter
Take a moment to read the heartfelt message of gratitude that recognizes every volunteer, contractor, and member who helped Kenmure recover.