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LARGER FLOODING ISSUES
In addition to the smaller salt water damaged areas mentioned previously, there are specific golf
course zones that are prone to flooding that dramatically impact the playability and accessibility of
the golf course. In fact, flooding completely closes entire sections of the facility.
The severity and frequency of these events appear to be steadily increasing, so these issues
should be identified and addressed as a priority within a comprehensive golf course master plan-
ning document. The planning document should also include a preliminary permitting assessment
(consulting with Ocean City’s Engineer and perhaps County Officials) regarding potential regulatory
hurdles involved with improving these flood prone areas.
Typical golf course drainage (as outlined earlier) will not work as effectively in this flooding situa-
tion. Drainage pipes and typical drainage grading will not prevent flooding and may actually trap
flooding water inland increasing the severity of the turfgrass salt damage problem. Instead, raising
the in-play areas with fill soil will properly address this issue. Please note that filling these areas
will not be inexpensive, as it requires related work to the golf features, irrigation, and re-grassing;
but it is the permanent fix that is required for this substantial issue.
There are two specific flooding areas further identified. Each zone has its own (although preliminary)
strategy for improvement:
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