A golf course renovation has many benefits but doesn’t happen very quickly. A renovation can be one of the most exciting experiences for a golf course and its turf staff. However, a renovation can be the most grueling and time consuming tasks. It takes a lot of effort for the maintenance crew to get the task across to its members. This is just what Lambton Golf and Country Club decided to do.
This project was in the developmental stages for a long time within the maintenance sector. There were many issues such as tree removal, safety of the community, and bad irrigation, which prompted this renovation. It took three phases to get it through with the members. Now they are completing a full course renovation with drastic changes to most holes. They have renowned architect, Rees Jones, overseeing the project, and the members are fully on board. Assistant superintendent, Chris Thompson, is excited about this project. He has noted that a private country club with prominent members should have a high caliber golf course to go along with it. Now it will. The course which is to be closed for about a year, will open August 4, 2010. The renovated course will include new bunkers and redesigned greens.
I think that this is the best thing to happen for the members and the staff. A renovation of this caliber doesn’t happen very often, and when it does, it always comes out on top. The members should be ecstatic about the new challenges and sights. The maintenance staff on the other hand will have a totally different course to maintain.
Posted by herhockey on October 11, 2009 at 2:50 am
Clear writing. I like how you focused on one of the most newsworthy aspects of your visit. Your opinion could pack some more controversy or punch. Are renovations always worthwhile from a business growth and profit perspective? How should the course publicize the reno?