37 Alan Rijks has returned to Golfbaan de Texelse in the Netherlands to renovate the first nine holes of the Links course. Rijks designed nine holes in the early 1990s before completing the layout in 2014. “The first nine holes were originally made with a little amount of sand,” said Rijks. “We now have used about 65,000 cubic metres to improve this part of the course. One of the nice changes is that we removed the fences on each side of the driving range and replaced them with natural dunes. Now it has a natural look and players on the range think they are playing a links hole with targets.” Photo: Alan Rijks Alan Rijks returns to Texelse for nine-hole renovation The Hyderabad Golf Association has appointed Richardson | Danner Golf Course Architects to transform the course at Hyderabad Golf Club in India. The layout, a David Hemstock design, has holes among the granite walls of the Golconda Fort, a fortified citadel built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. “Our mission is to bring international exposure to the city of Hyderabad,” said Dayakar Reddy, president of the Hyderabad Golf Association. “We are looking to the future to train athletes for the Olympics and to play internationally.” Jeff Danner, who will manage the project for the design firm, said: “The unique character of the site has created a very distinct identity that will be leveraged to enhance visibility to the golf course.” Photo: Richardson | Danner Golf Course Architects Richardson and Danner begin design work at Hyderabad Pickala Golf in southern Finland has appointed Lassi Pekka Tilander to design a new nine-hole par-three course. “The area reserved for the new Rock course is unique,” said Tilander. “The ancient rocks, partly covered with moss and low-growing conifers, create a magical atmosphere. The golfing experience will be new to players; building a standard course on such a site is impossible. But it is perfect for a stunning par-three course as each hole does not require much more than a tee and a green.” The layout, with holes ranging from 90 to 260 yards, is being built between the club’s Forest and Park courses. Photo: Tilander Golf Design Pickala Golf targets 2024 opening for new short course
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