91 REPORT experienced golfers should feel. A golfer should be able to recognise a sensible route through every hole, while continuing to discover more ambitious options over repeated rounds.” Site clearing is underway, with rough shaping scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. Course construction will take place through 2027, followed by growin ahead of an anticipated opening in summer 2028. “The sandy soils should permit us to employ a restrained and highly field-oriented construction process,” says Cutten. “Our goal is to preserve as much of the natural movement as possible and to concentrate the shaping effort where it will have the greatest architectural value – particularly around the greens, approaches and bunkers. Much of the detailed design will continue to evolve in the field. This is central to WAC’s working method and to the manner in which Rod created the original Blackhawk course. Drawings establish the broad intentions, but the final contours, transitions and strategic details are refined on the ground as the land is exposed.” The additional holes will provide the club with greater flexibility for member play, maintenance and events. “For us, this is more than an expansion,” says Cutten. “It is an opportunity to continue the architectural story of one of Canada’s most respected modern courses on a property that is exceptionally well suited to golf. The quality of the sandy ground, the abundance of natural movement and the club’s commitment to thoughtful design give us the ingredients to create nine holes that feel discovered rather than imposed – golf holes that belong naturally to Blackhawk.” Image: WAC Golf Keith Cutten of WAC Golf says ‘the holes seem to be sitting naturally within the landscape, waiting to be uncovered’ “ The sandy soils should permit us to employ a restrained and highly field-oriented construction process”
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