Page 28 - GBC Fall Eng 2016

The decision to redesign a course is often made as a realisation that the original design might be considered faulty or unsuitable, and that the course cannot be considerably improved by means of restoration or renovation. Redesigning a golf course can also be a necessity if the course loses land to new roads, housing projects, or the like.
The most important aspect of a successful redesign is to ensure that any changes made to the course increases its strategic interest and improves maintenance regimes. Redesigning a golf course is no simple matter and significant achievements are rarely accom- plished in the spare time of the maintenance crew.
case study: algonquin resort, st. andrews By-the-sea, NB
For over a century, golfers have travelled to The Algonquin to test their skills and take in the views. The current, 7,000-yard, par 72 course was designed in 2000 by Thomas McBroom and is ranked among the top 100 courses in Canada by Canadian Golf Magazine. In July 2016, it was announced that the facility will be undergoing a redesign by Canadian course architect Rod Whitman, who gained world renown for his work on Nova Scotia’s Cabot Links in 2012.
Originally constructed in 1894, the course boasts Canada’s oldest clubhouse. In the 1920s, the course was renovated based on plans by legendary designer Donald Ross. Whitman’s redesign will accentuate
The 2000 design by Thomas McBroom (above and below). The construction currently underway as part of the 2016 redesign by Rod Whitman (inset photo).
the natural beauty of the region, re- sculpting holes, tee boxes, bunkers and greens to optimize the golfing experience. Sightlines and views will emphasize the Bay of Fundy location and the historic town of St. Andrews.
BestMethodforYoUr faciLitY
The reality is that many golf courses will have to employ one or more of these methods to keep their course in top shape. The decision to restore, renovate, or re- design is specific to each facility, and it is necessary for the golf course architect and the course involved to understand the differences between these methods to determine the best approach.
Golf Business Canada
28 Golf Business Canada