As the golf world turns to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., for this week’s PGA Championship, fans and especially golf architecture pundits will be focused on the legendary layout of Donald Ross. But nearly 700 miles away in Harbor Springs, Mich., BOYNE Golf has spent the last few years ensuring that golfers can experience a piece of that Major championship drama for themselves.
Revamping the 15th Hole
At The Highlands, the 15th hole on the Donald Ross Memorial Course has undergone a significant renovation to come as close as possible to mirroring the design intent of the 11th hole at Aronimink — the very same challenge the world’s best will face this week.
Donald Ross Memorial Course
The Donald Ross Memorial was a first-of-its-kind course, opening in 1990, paying homage to a great early-20th-century golf course architect. The course has long been a popular “greatest hits” compilation of the architect’s best work.
Revitalising the Ross Design
Recently, the vision has shifted. Several years ago, Aronimink officials determined that their 11th hole had drifted from Ross’s 1928 vision… [text continues]
To find more information about BOYNE Golf’s dedication to preserving the vision of Donald Ross, visit www.BOYNEGolf.com.
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