Revisions


14th, Mullingar Golf Club, County Westmeath, Ireland.

15th, Malone Golf Club, Belfast

7th, Killeen Course, Killarney, Ireland. Spectacular new back tee in Lough Leane

8th, Mullingar Golf Club, County Westmeath, Ireland. A new green location emerged from the trees.

10th, Mullingar Golf Club, County Westmeath, Ireland.

Par 3 across the Funcheon river. Mitchelstown Golf Club, County Cork, Ireland.

15th, Balmoral Golf Club, Belfast.

12th, Mullingar Golf Club, Ireland. I hardly changed a thing on this wonderful Braid one-shotter
The Brief
Help traditional courses to meet the challenges of today's equipment, maybe overcome a boundary issue, or just refresh some out of date features.The Result
Ask the members!DAVID SAYS...
Working with older courses is fraught with tension. like members who naturally feel their courses are beyond reproach… the “James Braid would turn in his grave” syndrome etc. However, engagement with the membership and a sensitive approach to change can often bring benefits, making courses more enjoyable for everyone, including the big hitters, by placing hazards in more relevant locations.
I have undertaken many, mostly in Ireland, and often, even in the face of initial resistance, it was worth the effort, and in almost all cases, appreciated by the members.
Here are a few…