75 REPORT side to accommodate the volume of fill required to create a levelenough playing surface,” says Straka. “Essentially, you are creating golf holes on the side of a mountain. It’s a special skill to be able to do that.” Greens will be the Zoysia Ultradwarf cultivar Lynkz; Stadium Zoysia is being used on tees, fairways and semirough; and L1F-S Low Rider Zoysia has been selected for low maintenance areas and planted underneath the heavily landscaped corridors. All of the above is supplied by Sports Turf Solutions. The combination is designed to thrive through typhoon events and seasonal climate extremes. “An important aspect of developing this golf course, is the opportunity to transform previously unusable land into an environmentally beneficial asset,” says Clarkin. “The site currently supports a population of black kite birds within an area of approximately 1.2 hectares. As part of the development, we aim to increase this population by dedicating more than 10 hectares to new tree planting, creating improved habitat and feeding opportunities. “In addition, clean material will be brought onto the site and placed above an existing protective barrier that covers historic deposits. This approach allows the golf course to be shaped and contoured without disturbing anything beneath the surface. By working entirely above this barrier, the project enables the creation of a new ecosystem on land that was previously unused by both people and wildlife, supporting the return of flora and fauna while providing a top-class and sustainable recreational facility. “Plover Cove represents a defining moment for sustainable golf development in Asia. Our work on this project goes beyond agronomy, it demonstrates how world-class playability, environmental responsibility and long-term resilience can coexist on one of the most challenging sites.” Read more about Plover Cove in our feature story on page 42 Image: Fry/Straka “ Essentially, you are creating golf holes on the side of a mountain. It’s a special skill to be able to do that” The water’s-edge clubhouse location was a starting point for the routing of Plover Cove
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