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Upgrades to PGA Tour Golf Course Include Revamped Bunkers Inspired by 1986

News RoomBy News RoomMay 31, 2024Updated:May 31, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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The renovation of all 18 green complexes at the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West is like an archaeological dig, according to Tim Liddy. As part of the renovation project, Liddy and the agronomy team at PGA West are looking to restore the course to its original 1986 conditions. The owners have decided to go back to the 1986 Pete Dye style rather than a 2020 version. This involves renovating all 18 greens as well as the practice putting area on the course, which leads to a course closure throughout the summer.

The renovation project, which will cover more than 12 acres of turf and bunkers, is planned for completion in time for the course to reopen after a normal overseed in the fall. This means that the course will be ready for The American Express tournament in January. The Stadium Course has a long history, having opened nearly 40 years ago as one of the most controversial courses in the country. Since then, the course has seen changes, including the removal of trees and renovation of fairways in previous years.

Despite criticism from players during the 1986 American Express tournament, Pete Dye’s design elements have become standard features at many PGA Tour and resort courses today. The renovation project at the Stadium Course aims to bring the course back to its original layout. This includes shaving at least four inches of turf off the greens to find the original green surfaces and defining the edges with metal liners. The team will expand the current greens to their 1986 sizes, allowing for more room for pin placements.

In addition to restoring the greens, changes will be seen throughout the course, including rebuilding parts of the extreme bunker and green at the 16th hole. The bunkers around the greens will have flat surfaces, a concept preferred by Dye. The greens will be planted with tifeagle Bermuda grass, while the surrounding areas will have TifTuf Bermuda grass. This will complete the renovation project, making the Stadium Course the sixth of the nine PGA West courses to undergo such changes in recent years.

The PGA Tour is closely monitoring the renovation work at tour courses like the Stadium Course. The American Express executive director, Pat McCabe, acknowledges the risks involved in such projects but praises the commitment of ownership and the expertise of the team leading the renovation. The project is expected to be completed on time for The American Express tournament, showcasing the dedication to preserving and enhancing the legacy of the historic Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West.

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