33 Photo: Golf de La Grande Motte Images: Robert Trent Jones II “The greenkeeping team was able to optimise irrigation schedules and achieve remarkable water savings,” said Demonty. “Indeed, not only has La Grande Motte upgraded its water quality and significantly reduced water consumption, but it has also set a new benchmark for sustainable golf course irrigation practices.” RTJ II to create new course at Panama’s Buenaventura Resort Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort in Panama has appointed Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) to design a new golf course, which is expected to open in late 2025. “As they play, golfers will journey through a variety of distinct environments,” said Bruce Charlton, president of RTJ II. “The jungle holes will be surrounded by dense foliage and towering Guanacaste trees, punctuated by a series of running streams, and offering an adventurous experience of navigating winding fairways. The meadow holes, with their wide-open spaces, provide expansive scale and invite bold, strategic play. Players will encounter a breathtaking beach and ocean view hole, a one-of-a-kind challenge comprised of ocean breezes and sandy shores.” Natural streams, barrancas and water features will provide multiple options and angles throughout the round. The design team’s plan ensures that the better golfers will face the risk-reward spots while higher handicappers will find bailout areas and opportunities to play safe. A series of streams weave around and through holes The seventh green and eighth tees are located on a small island The new layout reaches the beachfront at the ninth green
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