The public golf course and clubhouse at the property in The Colony, Texas have reopened after a $1 million renovation. The project included converting and upgrading the greens while refreshing the clubhouse with new paint, carpeting, and additional meeting space.
The Tribute Golf Links & Guest House in The Colony, Texas, has reopened its public golf course and clubhouse after a $1 million makeover.
“This renovation raises the bar on being the best in the Metroplex for public golf and hospitality,” said General Manager Cliff Coffelt. “The main renovation involved converting and upgrading the greens and the clubhouse of this 18-year old course. We basically put in new greens from the gravel layer up. I’m very excited to grow the new greens in and to offer a premier putting surface at The Tribute for all of our guests to enjoy.”
The Tribute brought in Tripp Davis, the original golf course architect, to help with the final floating of the greens surface and allow for the best putting surface possible.
“I originally wanted Bermuda greens 18 years ago,” Davis said. “But at that time these ‘new’ Bermuda greens were untested and everyone else wanted Bent Grass. I like that the Bermuda will play a bit firmer, withstand traffic better and overall provide a better playing surface year round. It will also be more ‘authentic’ in playing quality, similar to what you see in Scotland.”
The process used for the greens conversion is called a “Till” version that involved stripping the existing Bent Grass and then roto tilling the greens mix profile in two directions at six to eight inch depths.
The Guest House refresh included painting the majority of the exterior and interior of the clubhouse, adding new carpet to gathering spaces and adding meeting space to offer smaller groups an opportunity for private meetings and parties. The Tribute’s restaurant space was moved to the former Pro Shop, updated and officially re-named “Ye Olde Pro Shop” in keeping with the Scottish feel. A new menu was also unveiled with a signature Lobster Roll Sandwich.
The Tribute Links & Guest House will officially reopen with a live broadcast from Avid Golfer, bagpipes and a Scottish band. The Tribute will be also be reintroducing its “Player’s Club” program, a monthly membership for the whole family with discounted playing privileges and $15 cart fees after 1 pm.
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