The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course’s upgrade is one of many recent projects at the Greenville, S.C., property, under new ownership.
The Cliffs has reopened its Keowee Falls Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course after the successful completion of a $450,000 planned enhancement and upgrade project.
As part of the strategic plan put in to place under The Cliffs’ new ownership by Arendale Holdings, the Keowee Falls course upgrade is one of many projects either already complete, in motion, or on the drawing board to continue to refine and showcase the standard-setting lifestyle amenities enjoyed by The Cliffs’ members.
“In addition to completing new projects, a large part of this year’s strategic plan is dedicated to modernizing those amenities already completed. We felt The Keowee Falls Golf Course conversion project was a perfect way to give our members a fresh experience while enhancing an already great golf course,” said David Sawyer, Executive Vice President for The Cliffs Clubs.
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ Par-72, 7,171-yard course underwent a complete, 18-hole greens conversion, replacing the original Bentgrass with Champion Bermudagrass to enhance overall course performance.
“By converting our greens, we minimize aeration cycles necessary to offer consistent, premium play during the peak season,” explained The Cliffs Senior Agronomist Jim Evans. In addition, six new forward tees and a short game facility were added to the course.
Keowee Falls is one of The Cliffs’ two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, and has been recognized with numerous accolades.
“The highest priority of this project was to preserve the integrity of the designer’s vision for the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course,” said Director of Golf Brian Peeples. “Our members appreciate the pure, core golf experience Keowee Falls provides; our goal was simply to enhance that experience.”
Troy Vincent, owner of Vincent Design, LLC whose experience includes stints with both Jacklin Design Group and Nicklaus Design, joined Jim Evans to manage the greens conversion. Thanks to Vincent’s partnership in the project, The Cliffs was able to soften Keowee Falls’ greens and make slight slope adjustments on the course during the conversion.
“The Cliffs is revolutionizing the game of golf by stripping away factors that may intimidate our players. These small adjustments will provide a friendlier experience during play,” Peeples explains.
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls golf course re-opened to Members with a celebratory tournament held on August 29.
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