The 2,500-sq. ft. facility was designed to blend in with surrounding homes, and features four hitting bays, a putting deck, swing analysis equipment, and an entertainment area for events.
Designed to be neighbor-friendly by blending in with surrounding homes, the 2,500-sq. ft. indoor training facility at Omaha Country Club is set to open officially this month at the 115-year-old private club, the Omaha-based World-Herald reported.
General Manager Jon Davis said the project aligns with a trend among country clubs that favors state-of-the-art amenities beyond the traditional golf course, the World-Herald reported.
“Learning facilities like this certainly are tracking upward, and we knew that,” Davis said.
Under the cedar-shingled roof are four hitting bays that on warm days can open to the existing practice range. “When the garage doors are closed, you hit into a net,” said Davis.
Sophisticated electronic equipment captures detail about a golfer’s swing or the flight of the ball and projects data onto screens. Golf professionals can analyze the data to help a member adjust his swing or make better contact with the ball, said Tom Sieckmann, director of golf instruction.
A putting deck and surfaces with different degrees of slope also are available for those taking a lesson or practicing on their own, the World-Herald reported.
Interior walls showcase photos of the 2013 U.S. Senior Open, which was hosted by the club, and pictures of Creighton University golf teams, which will practice at the training center, the World-Herald reported.
The indoor facility is the latest addition to the club, which spans more than 200 acres and began in 1899 with dining and golf services. The property now includes swimming, tennis, trapshooting and youth programs. The club has been at its current location since 1925, the World-Herald reported.
Lueder Construction was general contractor for the training center designed by Gary Bowen of BVH Architects, an OCC member who also lives in the neighborhood. The building is intended to mesh with the current clubhouse style as well as the neighborhood. An entertainment area will allow for special events and gatherings, the World-Herald reported.
“We wanted to make sure it blended in nicely,” Davis said. “We’re trying to be good neighbors.”
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