ABOUT TDI
TDI GOLF
Provides excellence in golf course restoration across Canada and the United States, specializing in the rehabilitation of classic courses. Our team of craftsmen have worked on some of the most historic golf courses in North America. With offices in Jensen Beach, Florida and Mono, Ontario, we are positioned to provide our services to golf clubs across the continent.
Our History
TDI Golf was first established in 1987/1988 by founder and president Geoff Corlett, as a specialized golf course drainage company. By 1990, the company had expanded its mission to include drainage, construction and restoration services for the golf industry.
In 2004, TDI Golf’s sister company XGD Systems was created to focus exclusively on drainage system installation, while TDI shifted its offerings to concentrate on golf course restoration. The two sister companies continue to work closely together on major projects.
The quality of work completed by TDI Golf has earned the company accolades from the golf course industry and business world. TDI has been recognized for being one of the best-managed companies in North America, top 100 fastest growing companies (in 1997 and 1998), and as runner up for best golf course builder for 3 years running. TDI Golf is a Charter Member of the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA).
RESTORATION SERVICES
Golf Courses Tend to Wear Out Over Time.
Whether your course’s issues stem from increased usage, adverse weather conditions, or simply the demands of the modern game, the team at TDI Golf can provide a solution.
We understand that people’s expectations for golf have changed. Advances in golfing equipment demand more challenging terrain with additional hazards and longer yardage. At the same time, it is important for classic courses to retain their historic features and playability.
When we take on a restoration, our team will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your course and create a custom solution to address specific challenges.
Browse our golf course restoration services to learn more.
Bunker Restoration
Bunkers define the overall personality of a golf course. Great bunkers will enhance the aesthetics of a hole and add to player’s enjoyment, but poor conditions can have a noticeable impact on the experience. Over time, it is easy for sand to get contaminated, bunker edges to move or collapse, and erosion to change the playing surface.
At TDI Golf, we deliver custom Bunker Restorations to address the specific needs of your course. Our team can provide a variety of solutions that include:
- Updating bunkers with tournament-grade sand for best performance
- Restoring damaged bunker edges and overhangs
- Installing bunker liners, based on your preferences (concrete, polymeric sand, etc.)
- Preventing future erosion with a subsurface drainage system
Note: TDI Golf is a licensed and certified installer of all bunker liners on the market today, including L-R Better, Billy Bunker, Capillary Concrete, Eco Bunker Liner, and Erosion Fabric.
Fairway Regrassing
If your members are complaining about dead spots or too many grass varieties on the course, then a simple regrassing of the fairways may be the solution. This process involves no changes to contours or leveling out — our team will simply remove the old turf and replace it.
Greens Regrassing & Regrading
Greens turf often requires attention from club staff, depending on weather conditions and level of usage. Although a green cannot always be repaired with simple maintenance, a full restoration is not necessary in every situation.
A simple regrassing and regrading of your greens can soften the surface, allowing for a pace of play that matches the expectations of golfers. During this process, our team will replace your existing turf with new sod and regrade the area to restore its original conditions.
Greens Restoration
On any golf course, the condition of greens will be key factor in overall quality. Greens change over time, tending to become smaller, rounder in shape, and faster for play — which can impact a golfer’s experience.
With any restoration, the goal is to return a green to its historic state, while ensuring it plays to the standards of today’s game. Each green restoration has its own unique set of challenges. We tailor our approach to address any specific issues that we observe:
- Providing fine grading to create a smooth putting surface.
- Expanding or adapting the green shape to match its original design.
- Installing subsurface drainage systems to improve turf quality.
- Preserving current sod during the restoration process.
TDI Golf will typically take up to 4 months to complete a Greens Restoration project.
Tee Restoration
The conditions of your tees will degrade over time — just like any other feature of the course. Depending on the needs of your club, our team can provide drainage, regrassing or leveling as part of our Tee Restoration services.
Many modern, family-oriented clubs are also adding tees for juniors and ladies. We can assist with the construction of these features as well, if necessary.
RESTORATION PROJECTS
The Team Of Craftsmen at TDI Golf Have Helped Restore Some of the Most Historic Golf Courses In North America.
We are committed to excellence in golf course restoration, specializing in the rehabilitation of classic courses.
Please see some of the projects completed by TDI Golf below:
