Golf Course Architecture - Issue 63, January 2021

17 “The highly strategic nature of the golf course will encourage shotmaking and creativity from tee to green. We have designed the course with expansive fairways, averaging roughly 75 yards, to promote enjoyment for all levels of golfers as well as to inspire different routes of play. Additionally, we have worked with the PGA of America to plan teeing grounds within the fairway height of cut to promote f lexibility in the course setup, further supporting a fun, yet challenging test of golf that can be both a family-friendly experience as well as a championship calibre test. We can’t wait for people to play the course!” Speaking at the beginning of the project, Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, said: “Our move to Frisco will be transcendent for the PGA of America. Everything great starts with a dream. This is the beginning of a bold, new journey as we bring together world- class partners in a world-class location.” PGA Frisco will have extensive practice facilities, including a short course, multiple short game areas and a range with teeing areas on three sides. Grassing on the practice facilities will commence in spring 2021. “Our team is still making regular visits to the project site to oversee landscaping for both golf courses as well as to review progress on the practice facilities and the 10-hole short course that is being co-designed with Hanse’s firm,” said Welling. The Frisco development will include a hotel and conference centre, a retail village, and parks. The PGA of America’s new offices are also now in construction. View the PGA of America’s latest footage of the courses at youtube.com/ watch?v=ujRyxG0nBt8 Photo: Joe Titzer