By Design – Issue 53, Summer 2021

12 DIGEST ASGCA Past President Tom Marzolf has started a golf course renovation at Nassau Country Club in New York. Fazio Design’s senior design associate is aiming to create more strategic interest from the tees by a “reimagining of the bunker positions and style.” This will involve some new and some repositioned bunkers, as well as rebuilding the par-three fifth in a Seth Raynor style (pictured). “The combination of a bold and classic style of well-placed, strategic, flashed bunkers and low-cut bent surrounds will give members the feel of a brand new course to think their way around,” said Marzolf. “This mowing pattern has long been a part of the game in Australia and is now making gains here in America.” Proposals also include new forward tees, extending back tees, tree removal, widening of fairways and approaches, and cart path work. McDonald & Sons began construction work on 6 April with the course remaining open throughout the project. Work will be limited to two holes at a time with a local rule in place to allow relief from work areas. Marzolf expects construction to be finished by early September 2021. Marzolf begins Nassau renovation in New York Clyde Johnston donates trophy to Wake Forest museum ASGCA Past President Clyde Johnston has donated a cherished trophy to Wake Forest Historical Museum in North Carolina. The ‘Most Outstanding Golfer’ trophy was presented to Clyde’s father Johnny Johnston, a golf coach at Wake Forest University, in 1950, by golfing legend Arnold Palmer, ASGCA Fellow. It has been kept safe by both father and son for 70 years. “It has been an honor to be a steward of Mr Palmer’s trophy, but it deserves to be shared with the thousands that are touched by his accomplishments, generosity and character,” said Johnston. The trophy was accepted by Ed Morris, executive director of the Wake Forest Historical Museum and Wake Forest College Birthplace Society. “The 70-year-old trophy will make a great addition to our museum case devoted to Arnold Palmer – a true place of honor,” said Morris. Image: Fazio Design