By Design – Issue 52, Spring 2021

23 Photo: Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA Chris Wilczynski developed a long-term master plan to respect Blythefield CC’s history and prepare it for the modern game; Top, the renovated par-four eighth hole Location: Belmont, Michigan Golf course architect: Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA www.cwgolfarch.com Project summary: Blythefield CC’s golf course has been renovated to suit today’s golfers, while also respecting the original 1929 design by William Langford and Theodore Moreau. Partners: MacCurrach Golf Construction (contractor); Michael Kuhn Irrigation; Thielen Turf Irrigation; Better Billy Bunker (bunker liner); Golf Preservations (drainage); Mavis Consulting (agronomic consultant) BLYTHEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Image: Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA