25 Photo: Pangaea Golf Architecture Pangaea appointed for renovation of two Scottish layouts Pangaea Golf Architecture, the design practice of Stuart Rennie and Jeff Danner, has been selected by South Ayrshire Council in Scotland to develop renovation plans for its Darley and Belleisle courses. The authority looks after eight golf courses, with the £5 million investment into Darley and Belleisle aimed at raising the bar of both layouts, which also includes irrigation upgrades and a new academy. Rennie and Danner will be supported on the projects at Darley and Belleisle by former Open champion Paul Lawrie. The initial design concepts are expected to be unveiled this summer. “Having grown up playing historic courses like Darley and Belleisle, this is an exciting opportunity to bring our passion and expertise in design to get it right,” said Rennie. “Our goal is to enhance the playability and natural beauty of these courses, ensuring they meet the highest standards for golfers of all levels.” Marc Westenborg has completed bunker work on 14 holes at West Herts Golf Club in Rickmansworth, England, and will oversee renovation of the remaining four holes later in 2024. “Part of the masterplan that I created 10 years ago was the bunkers, which required urgent attention because of their eroded lips, contaminated sand, blocked drainage and the fact that some of the fairway bunkers were no longer in the correct location,” said Westenborg. “The renovation has ensured that the bunkers are in perfect condition, reducing the risk of poor lies. Reducing the number of bunkers by 14, thereby also reducing the intensity of maintaining those that remain, has also allowed the maintenance crew more time to concentrate on improving other areas of the golf course. “Additionally, the creation of closely mown swales and hollows, which have replaced some bunkers around green complexes, means golfers have a wider variety of shots to play.” Photo: West Herts Golf Club TEE BOX Bunkers revamped at West Herts
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