As stated previously, Deer Ridge Golf Club is going to be undergoing a renovation. They were planning on doing a greens renovation, however, their plans might changed. The plans have started to turn in a new direction, leading to a full golf course renovation. This has caused a stir within the management due to the increase in cost. The change is brought forth by golf course architect, Thomas McBroom, the golf course architect who holds the rights for the renovation.
McBroom now wants to fully renovate Deer Ridge. He wants to extend current tee decks which will in turn lengthen various holes; renovate bunkers; add various species of trees in between the par 5’s; and lastly make new contours for all greens. This project now has escalated close to $2 million. This is the biggest issue with the members who will have to come up with the money themselves. The course is an equity share holder course, so their main concern is breaking even. This ultimately means that they do not withdraw bank loans. The money will have to be given by the members, which means larger annual dues for the upcoming season.
I think that a golf course renovation would be a great project for this course. Obviously I am slightly biased considering this would be tremendous experience for me. However, with that said, renovating the course would be a completely new experience for the members. It would bring the course up to an even higher level than it already is. I hope this goes through because it would be surreal to be a part of such a huge renovation.
