Currently, the front nine are open to members, and the grand reopening for all 18 holes is scheduled for July 1.
The Tulsa (Okla.) Country Club golf course is receiving a $6 million facelift that will combine tradition with modern design, reports the Tulsa World.
Renovation began on the course in September.
Currently, the front nine are open to members, and the grand reopening for all 18 holes is scheduled for July 1.
Jason Fiscus, General Manager, said the renovation was a matter of bringing the course into the 21st century. The last time the course had been changed was in 1988 when 15 greens were rebuilt. But greens, bridges, cart paths and the irrigation system have become outdated.
Fiscus said Rees Jones was hired because of his reputation, but also because of his knowledge of courses like the Tulsa County Club course, an A.W. Tillinghast original design.
Jones added 25 bunkers and created six tee lengths so that the course can be played in a variety of ways. For the experienced golfer, tournament tees were installed that stretch the course to 7,000 yards. The front tees play 4,500 yards.
According to the World, the total rebuild cost is about $8.5 million, with $2.5 million going toward a clubhouse renovation.
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