Several area golf courses have been making major renovations. Oak Point at Kiawah Island debuted several new holes in July, while Charleston Air Force Base's Wrenwoods Golf Club and Lake Marion Golf Course in Santee will reopen with new putting surfaces this week.
At Oak Point, the notorious par-4 third hole, a short dogleg right that played to a green virtually surrounded by marsh, was eliminated. The third hole was replaced by lengthening the opening hole from a 402-yard par-4 to a 530-yard par-5 and creating a new par-3 ninth hole (152 yards) that offers a dramatic front-nine finish by the clubhouse, overlooking Haulover Creek.
The changes were done by the Kiawah staff in consultation with architect Clyde Johnston.
At Charleston AFB, Wrenwoods has completed rebuilding the last nine greens, meaning all 18 are now built to USGA specifications. The first nine greens were rebuilt a year ago. The new grass is TifDwarf Bermuda. Wrenwoods will reopen Friday with a number of festivities as wells as club demonstrations. Also, a new clubhouse is under construction with a grand opening planned in November. Call (843) 963-4174 or visit www.wrenwoodsgolf.com.
Lake Marion Golf Course closed in June and will reopen Wednesday with Miniverde Bermuda grass putting surfaces. In addition, the practice range was enlarged and other course beautification projects took place. Lake Marion will hold a grand opening tournament on Sept. 17.
Source: The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.)
