Development & Renovation Briefs

Wet weather delays Lake Jackson opening

LAKE JACKSON, Texas - In the wake of an abnormally wet summer last year, which featured two tropical storms, the city of Lake Jackson has been forced to postpone the opening of The Wilderness Club. Grassing on the Jeffrey Brauer-designed layout was originally scheduled to begin this month, with an eye toward an October opening. As a result of the setbacks, grassing should begin this fall, with the opening pushed back to spring or summer 2004.

Sugarloaf to undertake final renovation phase

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Sugarloaf/USA will begin the final phase of its three-year, $800,000 capital improvement project this spring. This year’s work includes installing a computerized irrigation system and expanding the ongoing water and drainage management program. Sugarloaf will also pave the car paths, rebuild all the bunkers and connect a second source of water for course irrigation. Future improvements at the course will include building a new clubhouse and pro shop. In addition, boosted by a PGA For the Good of the Game Grant, Sugarloaf will host hundreds of children for golf camps, intensive instruction and after-school programs.

Construction underway at Farmlinks’ First tee facility

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Pursell Technologies Inc. (PTI) has broken ground on a First Tee facility that will complement its Pursell Farms project and serve as a demonstration area for the company, as well as for other First Tee suppliers. The Hurdzan-Fry design, which is being built by Landscapes Unlimited LLC, will occupy 3,000 acres near the entrance to PTI’s Pursell Farms. It will initially include a driving range and three holes, but will eventually be expanded to nine holes.