Golf Course Architecture Magazine #16

Golf Course Architecture Magazine has recently launched an updated website. Fortunately they have also featured an article on Wolf Point that is also on the website.

Clearing a "fairway" at Swanson's

Most ranges have a big tee into a bigger hitting area. We're leaving in many tall pines to create fairway corridors - except for the one above. The above video is more of a test of my new youtube channel. The view is from the Swanson Golf School tee - they have a nice tight fairway.

I'll be back down to Wolf Point soon - I wish they had our rain.

Busy on new summer project

It has been a busy month getting construction started as soon as possible for a new project. Matt Swanson has purchased an old par 3 golf course that was barely playable. We are transforming it into a new Golf Center - golf school, driving range and short game practice area.
Only 18 miles from my house, I will be spending a lot of time on site. It will also be the best place to practice when finished - I haven't practiced in years - there are no good alternatives. The final location is fantasticly near a great deal of skilled golfers - it is only 2 miles from Champions - the site of last years summer project.

Lets Go Yanks

I sure do hate to lose The House That Ruth Built - but I don't have many other options.
Lets Go Yanks!

Eagleman2

It only took one more round to see someone else hole out a shot for an eagle 2 - the last one by Don.
This one our guest hit a 6 iron from the big fairway bunker - pictured above - one hop or two right into the hole. Don and I were witnesses.
Our guests loved the course and sure had fun - even without that incredible shot.

World Golf Village

We're off to the World Golf Village for the Golf Inc. Spring conference.

Lots more to share

I have lots more to share in the coming weeks.
I've been running out of time.
The spring flowers are coming in nicely around the clubhouse.

What kind of problem is there?

Last night at a dinner party I started a golf discussion with a gentleman - he was wearing a Troon North sweater - how could I not. His home course is Sharpstown, a muni in Houston. He plays in a regular foursome. The designated early birds get there at 5:00am so they can get an early tee time on the weekends because it is so busy.

I don't know the business model for the city - I do like Memorial Park quite a bit - but if people show up at your door before you open and you are too busy -- if you aren't successful it isn't the product it is the delivery.

There is a huge problem with the big 3 automakers - but I'll be damned if I don't see a ton of cars on the road. Lots of people driving. Lots of people golfing. Business not so good.

Mabye businesses should focus on why the business has a problem, not the golf.

It is a business problem, not a golf problem.

Pictured above is the first green.