The Peninsula Club, on the shores of Lake Norman near Charlotte, North Carolina, has reopened following a renovation by Beau Welling and his design associate Chase Webb.

The pair have aimed to create a new and refreshed playing experience with work targeted at improving strategy, shotmaking opportunities and conditions.

“Working with The Peninsula Club over the last few years has been an honour for our team, and we’re thrilled to see these exciting capital improvements come to life and continue the club’s legacy as one of North Carolina’s premier golf properties,” said Welling. “The renovated golf course truly presents a strategic test of golf while remaining very enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.”

The course has been regrassed with Tahoma31 bermuda, TifEagle bermuda on greens and a new native fescue mix for out-of-play areas. Bunkers have been reworked to reduce the overall sand square footage. Trees have been removed to open up new sightlines and views of Lake Norman. And work has been completed on irrigation, drainage and cart paths.

“When we made the decision to close the course for a year, we knew we were asking the members to make a big sacrifice,” said club president Jim Rogers. “Now that our vision is a reality, I believe everyone will feel it was worth the wait. We achieved every objective we set forth at the beginning of the project, and the final product exceeds our expectations.”

Project manager Nick Mazzella of Mazzella Partnership said: “The project team charged with the renovation of the golf course at The Peninsula Club has been as good as any I have been a part of in my 25 years in the golf industry. Led by the direction of Beau Welling Design, the entire team collaborated from start to finish, and the golf course will be one members will be proud of for some time.”

Beau Welling Design has also expanded practice areas, including the creation of a putting course, performance centre and new pro shop. The previous pro shop is being converted into a new lounge called ‘The Bunker’. Also, four new tennis courts and six pickleball courts have been built.

“Off the course, additions to the practice area and updates to other amenities provide not only world-class training facilities but also wonderful human moments of social activation for the membership, both with friends and family,” said Welling.