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Bunker Renovation About to Begin at St. Andrew’s Golf Club

April 28, 2008

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY- Originating in 1888, The St. Andrew’s Golf Club is the oldest golf club in America. And while the most recent bunker renovation only dates back to the 1970’s, the club felt it was time for improvements. Having previously served as the design consultant to the club, Heatwole Golf Design was contracted for the bunker renovation project.

Working with the club to assess the bunkers, Heatwole Golf Design determined those which were in most immediate need of renovation. Along with input from the Golf Course Superintendent, Heatwole Golf Design then put together a plan that would minimize disruption and allow the 18-hole course to operate during construction.

The project calls for approximately half of the course’s bunkers to be renovated this Spring, with the scope of work differing on each hole. Fairway bunkers are being re-done to improve the surrounding turf conditions. Other individual bunkers are being reconfigured to enhance their playability. The largest of the projects involve entire greenside complexes in which several of the bunkers are to be re-shaped to create better access and relieve the areas of excessive wear.

Construction is set to begin by the beginning of May with hopes of completion by the end of June.