Looks like one of Perry's hidden gems is getting new tee boxes, some extra yards, less trees and maybe rebuilt greens. I've heard nothing but good things about this course.
" Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, one
of Perry Maxwell’s less publicized but most
appreciated works, is getting a facelift.
Under the direction of architect Randy
Heckenkemper and builder Justin Jones, the
course is getting nine new tee boxes this fall,
the beginning of a restoration plan that will
eventually rebuild all the tee boxes as well
as hopefully all 18 greens.
The new tees are much larger and more
level than their predecessors and will particularly
improve conditions for the women.
The process will also add a few yards to
Hillcrest, which at 6,516 yards from the tops
could use the extra distance. Though distance
has never been a major concern at
Hillcrest, where Maxwell’s design has withstood
the ravages of time and technology
and the course record is still 64.
Superintendent Ed Brookshire is also
leading a tree trimming campaign which will
combine with the new tees to offer better
sightlines and healthier turf grass conditions.
Both Heckenkemper and Jones said it’s
been an honor and a privilege to work on
restoring one of Maxwell’s courses, while
long-time head professional Jerry Cozby
said both have done an excellent job
respecting the Maxwell tradition yet not
being afraid to make improvements.
The new tees on the front nine will reopen
later this fall."
Source:
http://www.southcentralgolf.com/documents/oct_dec_2007web2.pdf