Bates, ASGCA, renovation of his design at Circling Raven set to take off
The relationship between Gene Bates, ASGCA (Bates Golf Group) and Idaho's Circle Raven Golf Club dates to before the course's 2003 opening. After all, it was Bates who designed the 7,000 course across 620 acres of designated tribal land. And now, a course renovation...
Scarcity of Ronstar herbicide anticipated
There are changes coming for facilities that use Ronstar herbicide. Reports are that the product, often used as weed prevention for Bermuda grass when sprigging a golf course, is about to become scarce due to greater regulation beginning in 2025. This includes how...
Highland Falls renovations reaches Stage 2 with Bergin, ASGCA
Renovations to the "front nine" at Highland Falls Country Club (Highlands, North Carolina), are underway. The project was designed by Bill Bergin, ASGCA (Bergin Golf Designs). Golf Course Architecture reports: The golf architect says the focus has been to “update the...
Rogers, ASGCA, to renovate Univ. of Illinois home course
Stone Creek Golf Course, Urbana, Illinois, was gifted to the University of Illinois in 2020. Now, the newly-renamed Atkins Golf Club will be renovated by Drew Rogers, ASGCA (J. Drew Rogers, Golf Course Architect). Dick Nugent, ASGCA, designed the course, which was...
Bobby Weed, ASGCA, designs new course near Jacksonville, Florida
There are 40 miles between Jacksonville, Florida, and St. Augustine, Florida. But in this golf-rich area, there has been no new courses developed since 2004. Bobby Weed, ASGCA (Bobby Weed Golf Design) is changing that with the design and build of Stillwater Golf Club....
San Vicente Golf Resort completes renovation led by Staples, ASGCA
San Vicente Golf Resort, Ramona, California has completed a comprehensive renovation plan that upgrades the golf experience while improving the long-term sustainability of the 50-year-old property. Andy Staples, ASGCA (Staples Golf Design), directed the Club’s plan to...
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