Vallda Golf & Country Club attracts attention
03 Sep 2008
Vallda Golf & Country Club, situated just South of Gothenburg in Sweden, is in the final stages of completion. Fescue is the primary grass species chosen for the course in order to achieve classical playing conditions as well as sustainability. The course is already attracting a lot of attention through its intriguing layout and striking features inspired by the early British courses. The course will open during the summer of 2009.
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Golf in the Swedish fells
03 Sep 2008
Granfjällets Golfbane situated just below the slopes of the ski resort of Stöten. The course will complement the activities of the area during the summer season. The site has wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and the design will emphasise this landscape. Heather and blueberry will become features on some of the bunker faces and will tie the course in with the surrounding vegetation.
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Restoration to classic course
03 Sep 2008
Båstad Old Course is a classic Hawtree & Taylor course from 1929. Two new holes have been added to relieve some safety issues generated by increased traffic. The new holes have been designed to match the classical style of the rest of the course. During construction an opportunity was taken to make a new green for the 6th hole replacing a green that was added in the 70’s. The new green will suit the course much better and make room for some new tees on the 15th hole.
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03 Sep 2008
Simon’s Golf Club in Denmark hosted Nykredit Masters as part of the Ladies European Tour. The tournament was played on the Old Course which was opened in 1992 and which also hosted the European tour in 2003. The event was the last tournament for Annika Sörenstam in Europe which could be seen by the large crowds following the players.
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Tarandowah Nominated for Best New Course in Canada
01 Apr 2008
Tarandowah, after opening last summer, is making a name for itself in Ontario and further afield.
Tarandowah Golfer’s Club, an inland links layout designed by renowned English golf course architect Dr. Martin Hawtree of Hawtree Limited.
Tarandowah is amongst a list of contenders nominated for SCORE Golf magazine’s Best New Course in Canada. A total of 10 courses have been nominated in Canada including six in Ontario and four in British Columbia.
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