Maccurrach renovating New Orleans CC
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - MacCurrach Golf Construction Inc. began its renovation of the New Orleans Country Club in January. The project, which should wrap up by mid-summer, is in conjunction with architect Bobby Weed, who recommended a complete redo. The course will be re-grassed with an updated infrastructure to include drainage, irrigation, car paths, tees, greens and bunkers. The project also includes the removal of several large trees to expose and preserve the larger heritage live oaks that line the course. Sand from a horse track that existed prior to the course’s construction in the early 1900s is being used to cap some of the muck soils on the site.
Jacobson gears up for busy year
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - Golf course architect Rick Jacobson has signed on for a number of projects in 2003, including two design projects with Jack Nicklaus - the Americana Bayside Resort in Sussex County, Del., and South Market Golf Club in Prince William County, Va. In addition, Jacobson has groundbreakings in Wisconsin and Virginia, openings in Illinois and New York, and several renovation projects.
Turner Construction to renovate two
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - T. A. Turner Construction Services Inc. has been awarded construction contracts in Virginia and Bradenton. The company will perform renovation work along with Palmer Design Company on the Palmer Signature Course at Keswick Club in Keswick, Va. Turner will also take on an extensive renovation of the Gene Bates-designed El Conquistador Country Club in Bradenton, Fla. At Keswick, the renovation will add 400 yards to the course, while the El Conquistador renovation involves installing a new irrigation system and expanding the course’s irrigation ponds.
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