Golf Course Architecture - Issue 68, April 2022

35 “This is compounded when one then considers the putts and recovery shots played over the putting surface contours. Constructing these surfaces from the seat of a bulldozer, while envisioning the ways in which the ball will bounce, roll and change direction, is just as thrilling to me as playing those actual shots.” “As a design team we derive great joy from this artistic effort and believe our passion lingers in the design of the golf course.” “Good green complexes require thought, and that focus should begin on the tee. A green and its surrounds can have a major inf luence on a player’s overall tactical approach to a hole. The greens at Thornburgh are thoughtful and varied, so that different pin positions demand different strategies, day to day.” Keith Cutten said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talents of our experienced and talented team. Each golf hole should present a unique challenge, one inspired by nature and contour. “We are just happy to have another fantastic opportunity to build a great golf course that everybody will enjoy.” Preview play is expected to be available in 2023. Photo: Ryan J Birmingham More than half the holes have been rough shaped at The Tribute Club at Thornburgh The cover story of the latest issue of By Design magazine – produced for the American Society of Golf Course Architects by the team responsible for GCA – explores the impact an effective client-architect partnership has on a club’s golf facilities. “There is a balance that must be struck, and I am looked upon to find it,” said David Dale of Golfplan, who has worked with CJ Group for over 25 years, designing and updating both The Club at Nine Bridges and Haesley Nine Bridges in South Korea. The Spring issue of By Design also includes insight from Jon Last of Sports & Leisure Research Group and images from the 2022 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show. To download the latest issue and subscribe to By Design, visit www.asgca.org “There is a balance that must be struck” GOOD READ

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