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Golf Club of Purchase Seeks Practice Facility Improvements


January 23, 2008
PURCHASE, NY- Looking to simulate a wide array of golf shots for its members to hone their skills on, the Golf Club of Purchase enlisted the services of Heatwole Golf Design to redesign its practice facilities. 
The impetus for these improvements began with the construction of the indoor practice building, which will be used for instruction year-round. To go along with the new facility, the club sought an expanded chipping green as well as new bunkers and a new target green. 
In working closely with the Director of Golf and the Golf Course Superintendent, Heatwole Golf Design created a plan to accommodate the various practice needs of the membership. 
The focus of the design was to maximize the chipping area while incorporating undulations in the fairway to ensure no two shots were alike. A similar approach was taken in the bunker redesign- a larger sand trap with many more shot options. The chipping green expansion allowed us to work more contour into the existing green, which helps make all the surrounding shots require the discipline that will translate into success on the course. 
Construction began in October, and the improvements are well underway.

UPDATE: Highland Country Club’s Bunker Renovation Well Received

April 29, 2008
FORT THOMAS , KY-  Early in the summer of 2007, the bunker renovation work at Highland Country Club was completed.  The project’s scope impacted nearly all of the existing bunkers on the course.  In some instances, bunkers were eliminated where they were deemed non-essential. 
The changes to the bunkers included improved aesthetics, playability, and strategy.  Also, in some instances, they were re-configured to ease maintenance practices both for the bunker itself and its surroundings.  The greenside bunkers were renovated to improve drainage and create better access to the green.  In addition to being re-shaped, all the bunkers were filled with a better quality sand and had liner installed. 
With the project nearing a year since its completion, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. 

Bunker Renovations Well Underway at Highland Country Club

April 10, 2007
FORT THOMAS , KY-  In 2006, Heatwole Golf Design began working with Highland Country Club in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to renovate the bunkers on approximately half of the holes on the golf course.  Along with the building of new bunkers, some of the original bunkers were eliminated and areas around the greens were reshaped.  The remainder of the bunker renovation work is scheduled for 2007.  The club is also in the process of reviewing additional future renovation projects for the golf course.

Applecross Country Club to Begin Construction Spring of 2007

April 10, 2007
EAST BRANDYWINE TWP, PA- Heatwole Golf Design serves as a design consultant for Nicklaus Design on this new golf course project located in East Brandywine Township, west of Philadelphia. 
The 18 hole par 72 golf course is being developed by Pulte Homes as part of an overall residential community.  The new golf facility is to be operated by ClubCorp.

The Presidential Club Currently Under Construction

Updated April 10, 2007

The new 27 hole Heatwole Golf Design course is located in Dulles, Virginia, near the Washington Dulles International Airport.  The Practice Area, Golf Academy and the six golf holes of the first phase of the project have been completed and are currently in the grow-in stage.  Construction is now underway on the next phase which includes the remaining 12 golf holes of the first 18 holes.  The Golf Academy and Practice Facility are scheduled to open sometime later this year and the first 18 holes of the corporate only membership golf course are scheduled for opening in the fall of 2008. 

Heatwole Golf Design Working with St. Andrew's Golf Club in Planning Future Renovation Projects

Updated April 10, 2007

Drainage, cart path, and bunker renovation work in addition to rebuilding a few greens are all future projects being considered by The St. Andrew's Golf Club located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Heatwole Golf Design is working as a design consultant to the club to help in planning the future improvements to the golf course.

Bonnie Briar Country Club Implements Master Plan

Updated April 10, 2007

The 18 hole private membership club is located in Larchmont, New York.  The golf club is in the third year of incorporating work from the Master Plan which was developed by Heatwole Golf Design.  Some of the larger improvement projects include tee renovation, tree removal, and the installation of new landscaping, drainage, and cart paths.  Additional improvements to the golf course are planned for the remainder of this year and 2008, including additional fairway drainage, pond construction and the redesign of the 18th hole.

Renovation Work Continues at Metropolis Country Club

Updated April 10, 2007

Metropolis Country Club located in White Plains, New York has contracted with Heatwole Golf Design to serve as design consultant to the club for renovation work on the golf course.  Renovation work on some of the tees was completed in late fall, 2005.  Additional tee renovation work along with the redesign and expansion of the putting green was undertaken during the fall of 2006.  Planning is underway for additional renovation projects for 2007.

Heritage Hills Golf Resort Signs With Heatwole Golf Design for Major Renovation Project

Updated April 10, 2007

Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center located in York, Pennsylvania has contracted Heatwole Golf Design to design the proposed renovations to the existing golf course.  Renovations will affect many of the existing golf holes as well as designing a number of new holes which are to be located on adjacent property.  The project is currently in the planning and design stages and will include the addition of new residential and commercial components to the project.