Beau Welling Design/The Peninsula Club
The Peninsula Club, a private course on the shores of Lake Norman just north of Charlotte, North Carolina, started a major renovation earlier this month.
Led by Beau Welling Design, the project is set to be completed by October 2024 and will feature significant renovations to the 18-hole championship golf course as well as other facilities.
“After a couple of years of planning and preparation, we are excited to break ground on a project that will create a brand-new feeling and playing experience for the golf course as well as other facilities for the club’s membership,” said Beau Welling, founder and CEO of Beau Welling Design. “We are proud to add to the tradition of excellence that The Peninsula Club has curated for decades, and we believe this project will enhance the guest and membership experience both on and off the course.”
While the routing and footprint of the golf course will largely remain the same, many golf features are being adjusted to deliver a strategic, memorable and playable test of golf for the membership. The renovation, which is being led by Welling and BWD senior design associate Chase Webb, includes major adjustments to the course strategy that encourage shot-making and creativity from tee-to-green.
Additional major updates to the course include:
- Regrassing utilizing TifEagle Bermudagrass on the greens and Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass on the rest of the course, including green surrounds, fairways, rough and tees.
- Infrastructure overhaul and updates, including a new irrigation system, upgraded drainage and new cart paths.
- Strategic tree clearing for expanded sightlines across the golf course as well as to open stunning views of Lake Norman.
- Addition of native fescue mix to out-of-play areas that will provide a new feel to the course with more striking visuals while also decreasing water reliance.
- Net reduction of bunker square footage as part of a larger recalibration of bunker strategy.
BWD also assisted the club with campus planning that will lead to considerable golf practice area and amenity improvements. The club’s golf practice areas will be expanded and a performance center with two teaching bays will be added to the amenities. A new pro shop will be constructed attached to the performance center. The current pro shop will be converted to a new adult food and beverage offering for membership. Additionally, four new tennis courts and six pickleball courts will be added to the tennis complex.
The project will also include improvements to the parking area and the golf course maintenance facility. Nick McLennan is The Peninsula Club's director of golf course grounds.
“Continuing our legacy and enhancing the member experience is a primary focus for us at The Peninsula Club,” The Peninsula Club President Mike Hoertt said. “Three years ago, The Club envisioned a new and improved member experience, and now, our vision is becoming a reality. This historic project will elevate The club to new heights and pave the way for future generations of members and guests to create lasting memories for decades to come.”
