Aussie golf legend builds course in 16 weeks

THE PINES COURSE – PRAIRIE CLUB – NEBRASKA  

Graham Marsh Golf Design’s latest signature golf course, deep in the heartland of America is destined to rival some of the World’s more famous golfing destinations.

Constructed on the rim of the Snake River Canon, near Valentine, Nebraska, the Pines Golf Course meanders through the two contrastingly different environments of the pine forests and the adjoining prairie grassed sand dunes. The serene natural beauty of the undisturbed site will ensure the golf course will become a truly unique golfing experience.

Remarkable as it sounds, the Graham Marsh Golf designed course was constructed in 16 weeks within a $4 million budget. The Prairie Club is set to open early in 2010. 

For more information go to:       http://www.theprairieclub.com/

“I have had the opportunity to blend two unique forms of golf into an experience that excites and challenges players through a collection of holes that move seamlessly through the many dramatic and varied landforms of the property. 

It is my dream that the course will be remembered as one having 18 distinct holes, each with its own character that seduces and lures players into returning for the sheer joy of the challenge and the experience. I found it incredibly good fortune that I should have the opportunity to design a course that encompasses two of my favourite styles of golf.”        

–Graham Marsh                                                                          

MEDITERRANEAN GETAWAY – AL HOUARA, TANGIER, MOROCCO  

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, a leader in sustainable development, has commenced construction on the Graham Marsh Golf Design in collaboration with Vijay Singh for the Al Houara Resort – Tangier.

“Al Houara is very special to Qatari Diar and this new international golf course is just one of many attractions being created within this magnificent development to offer a unique and glamorous experience for business travellers and tourists alike”.                                                                             Qatari Diar Deputy CEO Mr. Ahmed Al Mazroei

Along with the Signature designed 18-hole golf course, there will be extensive practice facilities including driving range, practice putting greens and short game practice areas. A 9 hole par three course will also challenge golfers willing to experience what the Al Houara Golf Resort has to offer. 

Al Houara will be a $660m luxury tourist resort, spanning 234 hectares of coastal land. Certain to be a top tourist destination, Al Houara will draw visitors from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to the Al Houara Golf Course, the development will include the five-star Kempinski Al Houara Beach Resort and Spa, another five star hotel, a public beach club, residential apartments and villas, retail and entertainment as well as a residents club. There will also be a convention centre, club house, casino, forest stables and a variety of other sporting facilities.

For more information go to:      http://www.alhouararesort.com/

DID YOU KNOW?

Graham Marsh won a World Match Play Championship against some of the biggest names in Golf’s History.

With 65 tournament victories around the World, Graham still retains a ranking on the European, Japan and Australasian Tours for the most number of wins in professional golf tournaments.

Since playing on the US Champions Tour, Graham has achieved 6 victories including the US Seniors Open in 1997. He has also recorded over 100 Top 10 finishes in the USA alone placing him as one of the most consistent Professional Golfers in history.

Graham’s commitment to the Golf Design Industry and to the game of Golf is reflected through his professional approach to achieving success. Today, Graham Marsh Golf Design has built over 50 Golf Courses World Wide and is currently working on number of other projects around the globe.

GOLD MINING TOWN BUILDS WORLD CLASS DESERT GOLF COURSE  

The Western Australian mining town of Kalgoorlie is famous for its gold and “The Pit”. Located just out side of the town centre of Kalgoorlie is one of the world’s largest open cut mines that create thousands of jobs for the local residents. With a population of just over 30,000 people, golf has been fairly low key up until now.

In 2002, State and Local Government approved plans to provide the popular mining town with a World Class Golf Course. The Graham Marsh designed desert style golf course will be a major drawcard for the local community and the region. The 6700 metre Golf Course meanders through the Salmon Gums of the Kalgoorlie Desert. 

The Golf Course is currently being grassed and will open for play early in 2010 as part of a large Resort & Residential Development.

BEIJING COUNTRY CLUB AIM TO BE NUMBER 1

Graham Marsh Golf Design has been contracted to remodel the Beijing Country Golf Club’s existing Courses. The brief from the client is to develop the golf courses into one of China’s premier membership Golf Courses.

“Remodelling works will certainly maximize opportunities, as the site is well established and has many incredible features to utilize in the new design. The designs will greatly enhance these features and give all players an unforgettable golfing experience”.                                                   Graham Marsh

Construction is programmed to commence early in 2010. 

For more information go to:     http://www.bccgolf.com/

MANGROVE COAST GOLF RESORT, YANGPU, CHINA

Set on the north west coast of Hainan Island, Yangpu’s Mangrove Coast Golf Resort has commenced construction on its Integrated Residential and Resort Development. A Graham Marsh Golf Designed Golf Course will be the centre piece of the development . 

The Golf Course has been designed to maximise the ocean views without impacting on the environmentally sensitive mangrove foreshore. 

A dry/wet Driving Range has been used for the storage of water and to minimise the impact of the coastal vegetation. Mangrove Coast Golf Resort is planned to open in 2011. 

HAINAN MEILAN GOLF COURSE, HAIKOU, CHINA