Stonebridge Golf Club in Claremore - a championship course routed by the award-winning golf designer Randy Heckenkemper and managed by Billy Casper Golf - is now open.
Known for his outstanding designs, Heckenkemper - who has three courses on TulsaWeb.com's top ten list of public golf courses in the state - has fashioned another test of golf in Stonebridge that is designed to be playable for golfers of all skill levels. Rolling fairways, subtly undulating putting surfaces, strategically-placed hazards and a mix of holes varying in length and difficulty place a premium on course management.
Playing to 6,510 yards from the back tees, Stonebridge requires accuracy and feel, rather than brute length. Contoured bunkers with a bright white sand give the course a unique look and help define the shape of Stonebridge's holes. The course's Penn A-1 bent grass greens are already rolling in the double digits on the stimpmeter. The condition of the new course is a credit to Scott Schurman, the dedicated superintendent who has been overseeing maintenance and grow-in of the layout since late 2004.
"We are getting nothing but praise from players," says Stonebridge general manager Rob Overgard. "Stonebridge Golf Club is a premier layout for golfers in the Tulsa area."
Each nine at Stonebridge has its own distinct characteristics - the front is open with a linksy feel, while each hole on the back side is tree-lined. Both nines open with shorter par fours, however players should not be lulled into a false sense of security. Stonebridge's muscular third is a classic par-3 measuring 180 yards that is all carry over a lake stretching the entire length of the hole.
The 17th is a classic example of Heckenkemper's approach to the course. Not a long hole, the tee shot must avoid a gaping bunker on the right and a hazard all the way down the left of the fairway. Like a number of holes on the back nine, 17 also utilizes an old oak tree to front the right-hand side of the green. There is also a creek guarding the entrance to the putting surface. Two solid shots may provide a birdie opportunity, but a miscue brings in all sorts of trouble and a potentially big number.
For more information about the course, call 918-266-5000 or visit www.stonebridgeclub.com.
Known for his outstanding designs, Heckenkemper - who has three courses on TulsaWeb.com's top ten list of public golf courses in the state - has fashioned another test of golf in Stonebridge that is designed to be playable for golfers of all skill levels. Rolling fairways, subtly undulating putting surfaces, strategically-placed hazards and a mix of holes varying in length and difficulty place a premium on course management.
Playing to 6,510 yards from the back tees, Stonebridge requires accuracy and feel, rather than brute length. Contoured bunkers with a bright white sand give the course a unique look and help define the shape of Stonebridge's holes. The course's Penn A-1 bent grass greens are already rolling in the double digits on the stimpmeter. The condition of the new course is a credit to Scott Schurman, the dedicated superintendent who has been overseeing maintenance and grow-in of the layout since late 2004.
"We are getting nothing but praise from players," says Stonebridge general manager Rob Overgard. "Stonebridge Golf Club is a premier layout for golfers in the Tulsa area."
Each nine at Stonebridge has its own distinct characteristics - the front is open with a linksy feel, while each hole on the back side is tree-lined. Both nines open with shorter par fours, however players should not be lulled into a false sense of security. Stonebridge's muscular third is a classic par-3 measuring 180 yards that is all carry over a lake stretching the entire length of the hole.
The 17th is a classic example of Heckenkemper's approach to the course. Not a long hole, the tee shot must avoid a gaping bunker on the right and a hazard all the way down the left of the fairway. Like a number of holes on the back nine, 17 also utilizes an old oak tree to front the right-hand side of the green. There is also a creek guarding the entrance to the putting surface. Two solid shots may provide a birdie opportunity, but a miscue brings in all sorts of trouble and a potentially big number.
For more information about the course, call 918-266-5000 or visit www.stonebridgeclub.com.
