By Design - Fall 2019

9 DIGEST I rving Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, has reopened following Colligan Golf Design’s comprehensive renovation of the former Twin Wells golf course. Twin Wells opened over 30 years ago and was built on landfill, flanked on the south and east sides by the Trinity River and by a highway on the west. The north boundary runs alongside a four-lane road and the course is crisscrossed by several high- power electric lines. “Not exactly what you might consider your ideal golf course site,” said John Colligan, ASGCA. The renovation has included the rerouting of eight holes and installing a new irrigation system. TifEagle greens and surrounds have been reshaped and built to USGA recommendations; the 419 bermurda tees were reconstructed and levelled; and the 419 bermuda fairways have been recontoured. “In order to reinforce the links appearance, over 20 acres of Blackland Prairie, native blend was planted,” said Colligan. “These grasses will help to provide definition and beauty to the course while reducing the amount of acreage to be maintained. “The end result is a course that is unlike any other in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, incorporating an appearance, style and play values reminiscent of many of the great links courses in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland.” Irving opens after redesign Renovation D elhi Golf Club in New Delhi, India, is set to reopen its Lodhi course following a renovation by Gary Player Design. “The redesign at Delhi Golf Club was mainly focused on the green complexes,” said Jeff Lawrence, ASGCA, vice president and senior designer of Gary Player Design. “We also redesigned all the fairway bunkers, installed a new irrigation system and provided added contouring to some of the fairways.” Delhi set for 2019 reopening Renovation Photo: Trey Kemp Photo: Gary Player Design “The end result is a course which is unlike any other in the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” says John Colligan Clyde Johnston completes Hollow Creek course Clyde Johnston, ASGCA, has added six new holes to the Hollow Creek course at The Reserve Club in Aiken, South Carolina—taking it to 18. “Some of the new holes are in completely new locations from the original routing,” said Johnston. “The moderately rolling topography of the site makes for some interesting holes with scenic views.” Wadsworth Golf Construction began work in March 2019 and finished in late July. Chenequa CC hires Fry/Straka to develop master plan Chenequa Country Club in Hartland, Wisconsin, has hired Fry/Straka to design a master plan for golf course improvements. “We will be studying the classic elements from the original Tom Bendelow design to see which pieces should and could be restored,” said Jason Straka, ASGCA. Photo: Chenequa Country Club Photo: Clyde Johnston