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PCDC Remodeling Golf Course at Pine Lakes Country Club in Palm Coast
October 31, 2005
PALM COAST, Florida –Palmer Course Design is remodeling the 18-hole golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club, a 7,050-yard signature course in Palm Coast, Fla. originally designed by the golf course architecture firm in 1980. The remodeling project will update many holes to align with the latest in golf equipment technology, according to Golf Course Architect Ron Howell.
“We are taking an enjoyable course and enhancing it by adding landscaping and shifting tees and bunkers to strategic locations,” Howell said. “The renovations will benefit players of all levels while bringing more elements back into play.”
Palmer Course Design is adding 100-150 yards and four to five new tees to Pine Lakes, as well as lush landscaping and trees throughout the course. All of the greens are being re-grassed and many will be shifted to bring water into play and to avoid shading issues. New sand bunkers will be added to the course and several of the bunkers will be reshaped and moved to tactical areas throughout the course. Howell and his team at Palmer Course Design will also adjust the fairway lines to accommodate both low and high handicap players. According to Howell, the course at Pine Lakes will retain the qualities that players have enjoyed for years.
The nearly $1 million renovation of the course and practice area is anticipated to be complete and ready for play in summer 2006.
Pine Lakes Country Club was acquired by LandMar Group in 2004 and will be managed by the company’s affiliate Hampton Golf Inc., continuing a successful golf partnership with the company and Hampton Golf President M.G. Orender. Hampton Golf and Palmer Course Design also partnered for the stunning Golf Club at North Hampton in Fernandina Beach, Fla. and will work together on the remodel of Matanzas Woods Golf Course in Palm Coast in 2006.
Founded on the philosophy and standards of excellence set forth by the game’s ambassador, Arnold Palmer, Palmer Course Design has created some of golf’s most memorable and awe-inspiring courses throughout the world. With nearly 300 active projects and open golf courses in 38 states and 23 countries, Palmer Course Design applies fundamental design elements to any style of course and is committed to providing a great golf experience as the company continues to develop its exciting new designs.
For more information about Palmer Course Design, call (904) 285-3960 or visit www.palmerdesign.com.
Photo: Golf Course Architect Ron Howell
Posted: October 31, 2005 03:33 PM
