By Design - February 2020

7 Location: Orlando, Florida Golf course architect: Thad Layton, ASGCA, and Brandon Johnson, ASGCA www.arnoldpalmerdesign.com Project summary: The previous short game practice area was limited in size. The ownership and members wanted a short game area to practice a larger variety of shots up to 130 yards. Arnold Palmer Design Company achieved this by shortening the ninth on the Charger nine, which opened up two acres for the development of a complete short game complex. Partners: Double Eagle Golf Works (golf course builder); Leibold Irrigation; Rain Bird (irrigation); Tony Altum (irrigation consultant); Capillary Concrete (bunker liner); Polylast (bunker liner); ZLine Bunker Systems (bunker liner); Perma-Edge (edging) BAY HILL CLUB & LODGE The new short game area at Bay Hill Club & Lodge includes four greens and several bunkers of varying styles and sizes Photos: Arnold Palmer Design Company