Green Eagle Hooks Porsche European Open
One of the most popular events on the European Tour schedule is heading to the North Course at Green Eagle Golf this summer. As part of the preparations for that, we’ve been working with the golf course design and co-owner, Michael Blesch, on a number of upgrades to the course, including the redesign and construction of six new greens. The work started early in October and all six greens had been rebuilt within seven weeks, all of the construction work being done by Michael and his in-house maintenance team.
Later on this summer, phase two of the work will start, with more greens being redesigned, along with bunkering, to further improve the course for future editions of the tournament.
In the NEWS
Issue 01 signifies the first in our new series of e-mag newsletters.
Our first coverpage is taken from the recent renovation of the
West Course at The Wentworth Club, and is our Feature Project in
this issue. More information on the project can be found on pg 10.
Picture taken from the par 4 3rd hole.
Royal Norwich Seals Deal
Royal Norwich Golf Club, one of the Norfolk’s leading courses, has completed the sale of its land to developer Persimmon for £17m.
The sale, which has been planned for number of years, will see the current site eventually being redeveloped into housing, while the golf club will relocate to Weston Park, following the acquisition of their existing course from Weston Park Golf Club.
“We are absolutely delighted to have signed the agreement,” said David Coventry, Chairman of Royal Norwich Golf Club. “This has been a long process for members, the various committees and individuals who have been involved in the project, but we can finally start the next exciting phase in the development of Royal Norwich.”
The current golf course will remain open for next two years, with investment planned immediately on site to maintain the quality of the golfing experience for members and visitors. Work on the new Weston course is due to begin this month with the intention of opening in early 2019.
The new home for Royal Norwich Golf Club will be developed into one of the region’s outstanding new courses, featuring an 18-hole and academy course being designed by Ross McMurray of European Golf Design, and a new club house.
Above: The 17th green during construction & below, on the recently completed same hole, Ralf Lühmann and Michael Blesch from Green Eagle, with the European Tour's, Keith Waters.