33 TEE BOX Keisers expand portfolio with new Texas courses Michael and Chris Keiser, the sons of Bandon Dunes developer Mike Keiser, are adding a new golf destination in Texas to the Dream Golf portfolio. Wild Spring Dunes will feature two new public 18-hole layouts, a short course and practice centre, as well as accommodation and dining facilities. The site occupies 2,400 sandy acres with 120 feet of elevation change and varied topography. Construction is due to begin on the first course, designed by architect Tom Doak, in autumn 2024, with opening expected in 2026. “This land has a different feel from anything I’ve worked on,” says Doak. “I think the course will be unique and interesting for golfers.” Wild Spring’s second course has been routed by Bill Coore and Texas-native Ben Crenshaw. Photo: Dream Golf Ten-year project complete at Tewkesbury Park Tewkesbury Park in Gloucestershire, England, has completed a 10-year renovation of its golf course and resort facilities. In 2014, the McIntosh family, who have a background in the hotel sector, bought the Frank Pennink-designed golf course and hotel and invested in a programme of renovation projects to transform the venue. British architect Peter McEvoy led the renovation of the Deepark golf course, alongside a project team including DAR Golf Construction, course manager Paul Hathaway and his greenkeeping team. Over the last 10 years, work has been undertaken across the course, with a particular focus on bunkers, which have been redesigned or repositioned in line with the advancement of club technology. “Golfers in the UK now have a major new resort to consider when making their plans to take a domestic golf break,” said Patrick Jones, general manager. “At Tewkesbury Park, our beautiful Deerpark golf course matches the superb quality of our accommodation, dining and leisure facilities.” Photo: Andy Hiseman
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