56 WAC Golf has shaped bunkers and greens to mimic the natural forms of the site, as seen at the eighth land was ideal – we have used all the best attributes of the property for the creation of 19 memorable par threes.” The site has numerous ridges, some rising up to 30 to 40 feet, which create some particularly dramatic holes, like seven, eleven and fourteen. “We utilised natural green sites scattered across the landscape as the foundation for our design,” says Cutten. “However, the key to the routing was to link these greens together using the natural dune ridges between each hole. This allowed us to traverse this wonderfully undulating site in the most pragmatic of ways, making each hole not only a pleasure to walk but also puttable! “The greens and bunker strategies presented at Shorty’s are as varied as the dunes in which they reside. A variety of scale and severity of contour were purposeful design goals, some greens are more dynamic, while others lay more quietly on the ground. Our shaping mimics the natural forms of the site, therefore green complexes were shaped to best fit within their surroundings. Whereas the biggest bunkers are simply natural blowouts, other smaller pits were added to set off strategies. These additional bunkers were shaped to reflect the more natural dunes look of the site. However, it is the abundance of shortgrass and funnelling contours that will make navigating the site so enjoyable.” Golfers are barely a hole in before Shorty’s delivers its first big thrill. “The view from the second tee will make your mouth drop,” says Cutten. To the south is the town of Bandon and the Face Rock formation, and to the north is an outlook of the entire course, and long views to the Bandon Preserve, Bandon Dunes and Sheep Ranch layouts beyond. “There is no doubt that a round at somewhere special is underway,” adds Cutten. “ The greens and bunker strategies presented at Shorty’s are as varied as the dunes in which they reside” SHORTY’S
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