Course of the Week: Desert Highlands begins restoration of famous championship course
The Jack Nicklaus signature course, Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Ariz., is set for an extensive renovation project. Desert Highlands is the home of the Skins Game when Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Gary Player played the event in a television special on Thanksgiving week, 1983.
Led by Nicklaus Design, the golf course restoration project consists of:
- Green, tee and bunker reconstruction
- Desert de- and re-vegetation
- Turf restoration
- Putting course renovation
- Design re-enhancement on several holes
The $10 million restoration project began on April 28 and has shut down the golf course. The conclusion of the restoration project and the re-opening of the golf course is set to occur this upcoming November.
“This restoration is about more than golf — it’s about preserving our legacy while building an even brighter future,” says general manager Desi Speh. “With the world-renowned Nicklaus Design team, our builder Heritage Links and the support of our members, we are committed to preserving the timeless character of our course while introducing thoughtful enhancements that will elevate the golf experience for years to come.”
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