A three-month greens-renovation project overseen by Lohmann Golf Designs at Jefferson City (Mo.) Country Club has begun. Plans are to rebuild all 18 existing “push-up” greens to USGA specifications, then replace the aged Penncross bentgrass and poa annua turf with modern A-series bentgrass, the current state-of-the-art. At least nine greens will also be relocated and recontoured to improve playability and increase cupping space.
Architects Bob Lohmann and son Matt Lohmann, who assisted with the design and will serve as project manager, will also improve green surrounds and greenside bunkers, reroute several fairways and add about 15 new tees. These improvements will help stretch the private layout to roughly 7,100 yards from the tips.
The biggest challenge at Jefferson City CC will be working around the existing irrigation system while installing additional drainage. The course closed to member play early in July and the club anticipates a June 1, 2009 reopening.
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