Todd Jester, who is also a course architect, told an open meeting in Franklin, Tenn. that Phase I of the expansion plan would form a nine-hole, par-3 course with blanket greens inspired by historic holes in the U.S. A lighted driving range and clubhouse modeled after Mississippi’s Old Waverly GC are also planned. Cheekwood is already used as a practice site by 22 junior high schools and youth player development would get added emphasis through the expansion.
Doing What Comes Naturally
While native areas on golf courses can help properties save costs and decrease their environmental footprints, that is no call for superintendents to get complacent. The areas require patience and TLC to take root—and once established, they are still not maintenance-free.
Winged Foot GC Hosts Friends of James Beard Benefit in Honor of Golf Kitchen
During the event at the Mamaroneck, N.Y., property, club and resort chefs from across the globe prepared dishes at live action stations to celebrate the launch of the 568-page coffee table book, which features recipes, photos, and interviews from the kitchens and fairways of 16 golf destinations.
Mossy Oak GC to Open September 2
The West Point, Miss., property features a 7,500-yard, par-72 golf course and a Gil Hanse-designed practice facility that will serve the Mississippi State University golf teams with a driving range, short-game training areas, and a 6,400-sq. ft. team clubhouse. Plans for the facility also include a clubhouse and accompanying guest cabins.
Planned Mossy Oak GC Aims for Sustainability
A collaboration among the founders of Old Waverly GC, Gil Hanse, and outdoor brand Mossy Oak, the West Point, Miss., property is set to open in 2017, with an approach to course development that “leaves a gentle footprint on local habitat.”