Course of the Week: TPC Summerlin to undergo expansion

Photo: Duininck Golf

Duininck Golf will expand TPC Summerlin, the destination of the Shriners Children’s Open. TPC Summerlin is a par 72, 7,243-yard Bobby Weed and Fuzzy Zoeller collaboration.

With a focus on re-grassing the main playing areas, there will also be improvements to the putting green surfaces to increase playability and consistency. Changes include converting the fairways to a Bandera bermudagrass and upgrading the greens to durable Dominator bentgrass.

“It’s always a pleasure to work with (PGA Tour’s Project Manager) Rich Brogan on these TPC Network projects,” Chris Kleinsmith, project manager for Duininck, said. “They are always well organized with clear visions and goals for each project, and a very flexible, approachable group that excels in communication and in providing definitive instructions. This specific project has a short window of opportunity for completion with the Shriners Children’s Open taking place in October.”

Duininck has worked with the PGA TOUR on several high-profile projects, including the recent completion at TPC San Antonio. Leslie Claytor was the architect for the PGA Tour design team there and on this project.

“We’re all easygoing perfectionists,” Kleinsmith said. “We know the expectations associated with hosting the best players and biggest events on the PGA TOUR, and we look forward to every one of these opportunities. I am confident the professionals will love what they find here in October, and the members will be even more proud of their everyday playground.”

Photo: Duininck Golf