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new golf course from Schmidt-
Curley Design has opened for
play in southern Vietnam.
The Mountain Course at FLC Golf
Links Quy Nhon has been built on a
sand-based, pine scrub hillside and
features views of the South China Sea
from 16 of its 18 holes.
Course highlights include the
second hole, which plays to a distinct
fall-away green, while the fifteenth
features an interesting ‘half-pipe’ dip
in front of the green. Many of the
greens are large, with kick-slopes,
backstops, punchbowls, and fall-away
lobes all deployed.
“It is certainly one of the best
properties we have ever had the
chance to work on and its design
features are a strong departure from
the majority of other courses in Asia,”
said Brian Curley, ASGCA.
“Players will find it somewhat
accommodating off the tee but very
demanding on approach shots, and
requiring a strong short game to
take advantage of the many unique
green contours.”
DIGEST
New Vietnam course unveiled
West Cliffs nears opening
New golf course
New golf course
A
new golf course designed by Cynthia Dye,
ASGCA, is being prepared for opening this
summer. The West Cliffs golf course has been
built on the Atlantic coast north of Lisbon, Portugal.
Rogers, ASGCA, to
renovate Quail West course
Drew Rogers, ASGCA, is to continue
his work at Quail West Golf and
Country Club in Naples, Florida,
as he prepares to commence work
on the club’s Lakes Course. The
work follows on from his work on
the club’s Preserve Course and will
focus on bringing the course up to
modern standards, revitalising certain
elements, and creating more variety
and recovery options.
Vestavia CC project begins
Ground has been broken at
the Vestavia Country Club in
Birmingham, Alabama, as a course
renovation project gets underway.
The work is being led by golf course
architect Lester George, ASGCA,
who has been tasked with updating
the strategy and playability of
George Cobb’s original 1951
layout.
Colligan, ASGCA, redesigns
Texas muni
The Chester W Ditto golf course
in Arlington, Texas, is undergoing
a redesign and renovation project
led by John Colligan, ASGCA. The
course will be completely rerouted,
while the renovation element will
see new bunkers, tees and greens
added. Improved turfgrasses will be
introduced across the course.
All 18 holes at Quy Nhon
were grassed in just four months
Photos: Schmidt-Curley
Photo: Azalea Group
Photo: Drew Rogers
Photo: George Golf Design