Golf Restoration Progress Report #2

Buck Hill Golf Club Restoration Progress Report No. 2 October 3, 2019

Work continues unabated on the Buck Hill Golf Course Restoration Project, fueled by

ideal weather conditions. This update focuses on the huge strides already made on the 5th, 6th, and 7th holes of the White Course, as well as the addition of select “green tees.”

Thank you all for your continued support of this exciting and rewarding project!

Work crews focus on the drainage lines and lining in the left greenside bunker on 5W.

A view of the new right side bunker and surround on 5W looking back toward the tee.

A view (left) of the newly expanded green complex on 5W. The green surface, restored to its original Ross size and shape, will offer a greater variety of pin placements and place a premium on shot-making.

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Buck Hill Golf Club Restoration Progress Report No. 2 October 3, 2019

The bunkers on 7W have undergone a rapid transformation. The images above show the sophisticated edging and contouring, which are more in keeping with Ross designs. Bunkers will also function much better thanks to a state-of-the-art drainage system and liners.

As the bunker work progresses, great care is taken to shape and contour the surrounding terrain. The images above show the process nearly completed, with sod and sand being applied. Eventually, these generous surrounds will offer a variety of greenside chipping options that are characteristic of Ross layouts. Gofers will be able to flop, bump and run, or even putt from many of these newly transformed spaces.

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Buck Hill Golf Club Restoration Progress Report No. 2 October 3, 2019 Note the image on the left showing the newly expanded 6W green as seen from an aerial perspective. This green suffered greatly from encroachment over the years and has now been expanded to its fullest potential.

Golfers will notice an immediate change for the better.

One of the most vital components of the restoration is the addition of “green tees” to numerous holes on the course – thereby allowing greater playability for junior and senior golfers.

The aerial image on the left shows the construction of a forward green tee in progress. Green tees also speed play.

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Buck Hill Golf Club Restoration Progress Report No. 2 October 3, 2019

The new approach on 5 White

“If you use a line and a square to build a bunker, the result is sure to have an artificialness akin to hideous. It’s just as easy to break up all the lines and avoid such a regrettable Below are a series of drone images documenting the result.” restoration work being done on the greens, bunkers, and green th and 7th of the White Course.

- Donald surrounds of the 5Ross

The new approach on 7 White

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