Sustainable Design - Small Development Footprint

"WATER STORAGE IN PUTTING GREENS CONSTRUCTED WITH USGA AND AIRFIELD SYSTEMS DESIGNS"

With AirField Systems AirDrain you can reduce your irrigation needs as concluded in a research project by Texas A&M in partnership with the USGA. A 5 year research study that was a collaborative effort between Texas A&M (College Station), AirField Systems (OKC, Ok.), and the USGA shows that AirDrain provides up to 4 more days of plant available water than traditional gravel drainage, creating a nearly perfect perched water table.

With AirDrain you can capture and reuse storm water and expensive irrigation from greens, tee boxes, and bunkers. AirDrain provides 100% vertical drainage across every inch of your playing surface, allowing water to evacuate and keeping your greens, tee boxes and bunkers playable. AirDrain also creates a 1" void space at the bottom of the profile allowing valuable root gas interchange which promotes healthier roots and turf, click on the following link to view Chesapeake Energy's Rooftop Sports Field incredible 6” root growth in just 5 weeks.

In addition, AirDrain by AirField Systems installation time is measured in days compared to weeks with traditional gravel drainage layers. AirDrain arrives on site in 53” trailers, palletized and ready for install. Unlike gravel drainage, with AirDrain there is no need for heavy dump trucks or costly equipment compacting your course.

Read the final report for the 5 year Texas A&M University research project sponsored by AirField Systems and the USGA

Benefits of an AirField golf system include:

  • Up to 4 more days of plant available water stored in the root zone
  • Water harvesting / Capture and reuse of storm water and irrigation
  • Significantly reduces daily irrigation needs
  • A nearly perfect perched water table
  • Healthier turf / Stronger root system
  • 100% Vertical Drainage across entire playing surface
  • Eliminates standing water / Reduces maintenance
  • Replaces the gravel drainage layer
  • Minimal site disturbance / Far less excavation and disposal
  • Installation days saved over a gravel install
  • Compact shipping reducing transportation costs

Some of our green, bunker and tee box drainage system installations include:

Robert Trent Jones Golf Green

Robert Trent Jones

Cottonwood Creek Bunker

Oklahoma State Green

NCAA Division 1-A Golf

Oklahoma State University 8,000 SF Natural Grass, Turfgrass Management Dept. USGA/Airfield Test Green

Golf Courses

Ridgewood Country Club 4,000 SF Natural Grass, Waco, TX USGA Test Green

Whispering Woods Golf Club 12,000 SF Natural Grass, Whispering Pines, NC Practice Facility

Applewood Golf Course 4,000 SF Bunker, Golden, CO Course Bunkers

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club 20,000 SF Golf Greens/Bunkers, Gainesville, VA 4 Bunkers + 2 Greens

Silverhorn Golf Club 16,000 SF Bunkers, Oklahoma City, OK 5 - “Air bunkers”

Cottonwood Creek Golf Course 6,500 SF Bunker, Waco, TX Bunkers

OSU–OKC Training Course 1,600 SF Artificial Turf, Oklahoma City, OK Practice Green

Karsten Creek Golf Course 1,300 SF Sand Bunker, Stillwater, OK Bunker

Seawane Golf Club 800 SF Grasspave, Hewlett Harbor, NY Golf Cart Path

Towson Golf Club 800 SF Grasspave, Phoenix, MD Golf Cart Path

Downloads

Below are brochures, specifications and test results related to golf drainage for your download and use. If you have any problems downloading the files, call us at (405) 359-3775 or send us a note and we will send them to you directly.

AirField Golf Drainage Brochure:

Golf Brochure

AirField Golf Green Drainage Specifications:

Document

PDF DWG
Part Specifications


Strength and Load Testing


Master Specification


SubBase Preparation Guide


Installation Instructions

AirDrain Temperature and Durability
 
AirDrain Copolymer Properties
 
AirDrain Site Arrival
 
Truck and Freight Loading Layout

Cross Section


Detail


Edge Detail


AirField Golf Tee Box Drainage Specifications:

Document

PDF DWG
Part Specifications


Strength and Load Testing


Master Specification


SubBase Preparation Guide


Installation Instructions

AirDrain Temperature and Durability
 
AirDrain Copolymer Properties
 
AirDrain Site Arrival
 
Truck and Freight Loading Layout

Cross Section


Detail


Edge Detail


Filter Fabric Specifications

AirField Golf Bunker Specifications:

Document

PDF DWG
Part Specifications


Strength and Load Testing


Master Specification


SubBase Preparation Guide


Installation Instructions

AirDrain Temperature and Durability
AirDrain Copolymer Properties
AirDrain Site Arrival
Truck and Freight Loading Layout

Cross Section


Detail


Edge Detail


Filter Fabric Specifications