Course
Opened - 1991
Course Designer – Arnold Palmer
Special Features – Parkland course with water in play on 15 holes.
General Playability –
Undulating/Flat –
Treelined/exposed –
Water Hazards – Water in play on 15 holes.
Changes to the Course – The 12th & 16th greens have been completely re-designed since 2003 (last time tournament played on this course). New tees on 13th and 7th holes.
Greens
Type of grass – POA ANNUA
Height of cut – 2.4mm
Speed/stimp reading - 11 feet
Any specific comments – None
Fairways
Type of grass – POA ANNUA/RYEGRASS
Height of cut – 10mm
General width and contouring – 28-32 yards
Any specific comments - None
Tees
Type of grass – POA ANNUA/RYEGRASS
Height of cut – 8mm
Collars
Type of grass - POA ANNUA/RYEGRASS
Height of cut – 8mm
Rough
Type of grass – RYEGRASS
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 27mm
Intermediate – Height of cut – 50mm
Rough - Height of cut – 100mm
Weather
In advance – Sunny/Breezy
Forecast for tournament – Sunny with moderate winds
Other Features
This is the course The Ryder Cup will be played on next year.
