Course of the Week

Course of the Week: Heritage Club GC

September 30, 2014 By Joelle Harms

After undergoing a complete renovation, the greens at Heritage Club GC in Wake Forest, N.C., reopened in August. The putting surfaces have been replaced with Champion ultradwarf bermudagrass for a smoother, more consistent putting surface. “These greens are in ideal condition for ...

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Fallen Oak GC reopens after enhancements

September 5, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The newly-renovated Fallen Oak GC in Saucier, Miss., reopened for play Sept. 5. MGM Resorts International‘s Fallen Oak temporarily closed this summer for course enhancements. Tom Fazio, the original course architect, oversaw the project which involved regular infrastructure maintenance and strategic improvements. “This is ...

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Emerald Bay GC reopens after renovation by architect Bob Cupp

August 12, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The Emerald Bay Golf Course, in Destin, Fla., reopened Friday, Aug. 1, after completing a major renovation by golf course architect Bob Cupp. Cupp’s career in golf course design has spanned more than 40 years. He served as senior designer for Jack Nicklaus ...

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Course of the Week: La Cantera Hill Country Resort

July 21, 2014 By Joelle Harms

La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, has committed to a multimillion-dollar transformation. John Spomer, the resort’s vice president and managing director, says the resort’s two courses will remain open. “Both of our award-winning golf ...

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Course of the Week: Seven Oaks CC

July 8, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Seven Oaks CC in Bakersfield, Calif., is a 27-hole private facility designed by architect Robert Muir Grave. It features three nines – The Oaks, The Lakes and The Islands – and is full of protected San Joaquin kit foxes, an endanger species. Martin Morozowsky, ...

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Photos: Bill Shonk, GM, Princess Anne CC

Course of the Week: The Princess Anne CC

June 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The Princess Anne Country Club, in Virginia Beach, Va., was established in 1916 and features a par 70, 6,042-yard course lined with pines, inlets and lakes. The course was established in 1920 with ties to Willie Park Jr., according to Matt Boyce, Princess ...

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