Work at the Galloway, N.J. property began in October 2021 and focused on enhancing the overall aesthetics of the golf course and improving playability. All greenside bunkers were modified and rebuilt incorporating the Capillary Concrete system and nearly 15,000 sq. ft. of cart paths were replaced across the Bay Course.
Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway, N.J. recently completed an enhancement project on the club’s Hugh Wilson and Donald Ross-designed Bay Course. The near $700,000 project, which began in October 2021, focused on enhancing the overall aesthetics of the golf course and improving playability.
Turco Golf, a New Jersey-based golf course construction company, performed the construction work. The Bay Course is now open for play, with an official grand opening ceremony scheduled for May 12.
Home of the LPGA Tour’s ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by ACER, Seaview’s Bay Course originally opened in 1914. The 6,300-yard layout is less a test of length, and more a test of imagination, accuracy, and short game.
The Bay Course presents a Scottish links feel, dramatic seaside views, deep pot bunkers and small undulating greens. The recently completed enhancement project included bunker renovations and cart path upgrades.
All greenside bunkers were modified and rebuilt incorporating a technically advanced drainage and liner system featuring Capillary Concrete. This new generation lining method increases the speed at which water flows through the bunker; minimizing washouts, reducing maintenance and producing superior playability. In addition, nearly 15,000 sq. ft. of cart paths were replaced across the Bay Course.
“Turco Golf did an excellent job enhancing the Bay Course greenside bunkers,” said Dr. Kiran Patel, principal of the resort’s ownership group. “We’re excited to reopen and show off the new bunkers to our members and golfers. We look forward to welcoming back the best LPGA players in the world to Seaview for the 2022 ShopRite LPGA Classic in June so they can experience this Bay Course enhancement.”
Set on 670 acres of coast and woodlands, Seaview is home to two golf courses and a 296-room hotel. The Pines Course opened in 1929 and was designed by William Flynn and Howard Toomey. Unlike the Bay Course, the Pines winds its way through New Jersey woodlands, presenting elevation changes and doglegs. The course measures 6,800 yards, and it features large bunkers and expansive, sloping greens.
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