Golf course converts landscaping

The landscape conversion at Canyon Gate Country Club has been completed, which means significant water savings for years to come, according to Ladonice Waldrep, general manager. The four-month project, which ended Oct. 1 at a cost of $1 million, was initiated to comply with stringent water regulations put in place by the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

The 144-acre golf course at West Sahara Avenue and Durango Drive is surrounded by more than 500 homes.

"The construction was a big challenge, but thanks to the residents of Canyon Gate, the contractor, our members and dedicated employees, we made it through everything. We certainly never anticipated that it would be this rough, but it was all worth it in the end," Waldrep said.

Landscapers removed turf along fairways and out-of-play areas up to the residents' back yards.

"They were diligent to make certain that everyone's back yard matched up with the course," Waldrep said. "In fact, it was kind of like putting together a puzzle. Many of the homeowners came out during construction to see about getting plant life that would match their back yard."

Waldrep said Patrick Watson, golf course superintendent, had previously worked on desert courses.

"This could be the sixth year of a six-year drought or the sixth year of a 20-year drought," he said. "We wanted to position ourselves for the future in being able to keep private club quality golf conditions for this year and years to come."

The seal of approval came when course designer Ted Robinson Jr. signed off on the conversion.

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