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Jimmy Chandler

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2008, 09:48:43 AM »

Chip Gaskins

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #26 on: October 08, 2008, 09:50:32 AM »
From what I have read I have a feeling that Tiger's designs will be the kind of Arch that us GCA'ers love.  Walkable, Old School, and unique.  Remember Tiger's favorite course in the world is TOC.  I read where he wants his course in the Cliffs to be walkable.

Tiger says he loves TOC and then in the same sentence will say I love courses that are "all out in front of you" (god, I am tired of hearing people say that) which is anything but the TOC.

Adam Clayman

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #27 on: October 08, 2008, 10:01:30 AM »
Jon, Spaulding, Since you are familiar, would you hazard to guess where they will get their water?
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David Stamm

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #28 on: October 08, 2008, 10:04:38 AM »
It always amazes me how people will shell out this kind of money when Mexico property law bascially says that "outsiders" never really own the land.
"The object of golf architecture is to give an intelligent purpose to the striking of a golf ball."- Max Behr

Jon Spaulding

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #29 on: October 08, 2008, 11:05:52 AM »
Jon, Spaulding, Since you are familiar, would you hazard to guess where they will get their water?

From a bottle, unless they want a neverending case of ABO (ass-blow-outs).

My guess would be that they'd go with the Paspalum grass which utilizes salt water. Perhaps a small desalination plant for the potable requirements. At the price per foot, they would likely go with a "most convenient/least risk" solution.
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Jim Nugent

Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2008, 11:38:41 AM »
From what I have read I have a feeling that Tiger's designs will be the kind of Arch that us GCA'ers love.  Walkable, Old School, and unique.  Remember Tiger's favorite course in the world is TOC.  I read where he wants his course in the Cliffs to be walkable.

Tiger says he loves TOC and then in the same sentence will say I love courses that are "all out in front of you" (god, I am tired of hearing people say that) which is anything but the TOC.

He likes both types.

Tim Copeland

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #31 on: October 08, 2008, 11:54:24 AM »
Who is the builder??

Did this question get answered?

Also, who is his Architect?


No...it did not
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Lou_Duran

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PCCraig

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2008, 03:20:19 PM »
I think it looks awesome. I know its a smaller property, but I would have thought the group on here would have been all giddy that it is a sub-6800 yard course on the ocean!

The best par-3 to me looks like #2. I agree that it is probably downhill toward the ocean...pretty neat. And 18 is a dead ringer for 18 at Pebble.
H.P.S.

Jon Spaulding

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #34 on: October 08, 2008, 05:30:40 PM »
Here is the graphic. 1-10 on the top and 11 thru 18 on the bottom of the master plan image.



Does anyone know how the prevailing winds hit the site?

West winds would be prevalent.
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Adam Russell

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #35 on: October 08, 2008, 09:42:53 PM »
Who is the builder??

Did this question get answered?

Also, who is his Architect?


No...it did not

I interviewed last spring for an internship with Beau Welling Design out of Ashville, NC. Used to be Fazio's head guy for awhile. They had the retainer for the Dubai/High Carolina jobs. Basically where they did all the design work and Tiger gets credit. My guess would be them as architect, but I can't offer anything on the builder 'cuz I didn't get the internship  ;D
The only way that I could figure they could improve upon Coca-Cola, one of life's most delightful elixirs, which studies prove will heal the sick and occasionally raise the dead, is to put rum or bourbon in it.” -Lewis Grizzard

Chip Gaskins

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #36 on: October 08, 2008, 10:13:27 PM »
Who is the builder??

Did this question get answered?

Also, who is his Architect?


No...it did not

I interviewed last spring for an internship with Beau Welling Design out of Ashville, NC. Used to be Fazio's head guy for awhile. They had the retainer for the Dubai/High Carolina jobs. Basically where they did all the design work and Tiger gets credit. My guess would be them as architect, but I can't offer anything on the builder 'cuz I didn't get the internship  ;D

wow! thats why this site is great.  great info Adam, thanks

Tim Copeland

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2008, 10:21:13 PM »
Who is the builder??

Did this question get answered?

Also, who is his Architect?


No...it did not

I interviewed last spring for an internship with Beau Welling Design out of Ashville, NC. Used to be Fazio's head guy for awhile. They had the retainer for the Dubai/High Carolina jobs. Basically where they did all the design work and Tiger gets credit. My guess would be them as architect, but I can't offer anything on the builder 'cuz I didn't get the internship  ;D

wow! thats why this site is great.  great info Adam, thanks


If I had my nickname you would know more than that ;D
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Chip Gaskins

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2008, 10:33:25 PM »
so it sounds like Fazio's design firm had this project locked up with McCombs, and now the project is with Tiger who is now using Fazio's former #1 guy....interesting (rubbing chin now)

Adam Russell

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2008, 10:35:57 PM »
Tim, I've been gone for awhile. What you just said legitimately has flown over my head. I can't figure out if you're being sarcastic, funny, or if you know more than the small amount I do. I see the quote at the bottom, so there's got to be a story...be gentle. I'm from Georgia.
The only way that I could figure they could improve upon Coca-Cola, one of life's most delightful elixirs, which studies prove will heal the sick and occasionally raise the dead, is to put rum or bourbon in it.” -Lewis Grizzard

Chip Gaskins

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2008, 10:42:30 PM »
Adam-

Weren't you at Renaissance Golf this summer?  I assume you interviewed at Beau Welling Design as well and thus know the deal.

*****

Now it all makes sense.

This is probably why Tiger laughed so hard today at the opening press conference in L.A. when asked about the routing.

It sounds like we now know who Tiger's main design guy is going to be.  Does anyone know much about Beau Welling?

Chip


cary lichtenstein

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #41 on: October 08, 2008, 10:51:18 PM »
Nice property, and a course we'll never see or play
Live Jupiter, Fl, was  4 handicap, played top 100 US, top 75 World. Great memories, no longer play, 4 back surgeries. I don't miss a lot of things about golf, life is simpler with out it. I miss my 60 degree wedge shots, don't miss nasty weather, icing, back spasms. Last course I played was Augusta

Adam Russell

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #42 on: October 08, 2008, 11:00:43 PM »
Chip,
 Yeah, I helped out a bit with the finish shaping at Tom's CommonGround GC. It was a life-changing summer. Tom and Beau Welling were my top two internships that I really wanted. Beau worked ten years for Tom Fazio on designs (Waterville reno., Quail Hollow, etc.) but has a background/degree in international finance. His firm has a full-time landscape architect and a golf course associate (Shane Robichaud- built Frederica on Sea Island). Wanted to bring on another land arch. to expand into a land-planning/golf design firm. That was why I was so interested in his firm. I think it got into the process too late to be an intern for them, and they went with guys from their alma maters. Tiger and the releases say he's the lead designer, but it's more subcontracting for a full design from his firm.

I'm still in need of a job, so I might call and see if they are the ones doing it...I don't know for sure if they are, but if they did the first two, why not three. Let's just say I'm 75% they're the ones.
The only way that I could figure they could improve upon Coca-Cola, one of life's most delightful elixirs, which studies prove will heal the sick and occasionally raise the dead, is to put rum or bourbon in it.” -Lewis Grizzard

Tim Copeland

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #43 on: October 08, 2008, 11:39:57 PM »
Tim, I've been gone for awhile. What you just said legitimately has flown over my head. I can't figure out if you're being sarcastic, funny, or if you know more than the small amount I do. I see the quote at the bottom, so there's got to be a story...be gentle. I'm from Georgia.

Adam,

I do not know how much you know so I am neither being sarcastic or funny.  I know Beau
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Jim Nugent

Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2008, 01:07:21 AM »
Here is the graphic. 1-10 on the top and 11 thru 18 on the bottom of the master plan image.



Does anyone know how the prevailing winds hit the site?

West winds would be prevalent.

Does that mean on #18 you aim your drive over the ocean? 

RJ_Daley

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #45 on: October 09, 2008, 01:27:26 AM »
So, is 16 or 17 the redan?  Maybe 9 is the road hole, and 2 is the Eden...  Jeez what a copy cat.  This might be "Old MacPunta Brava" :D ;D
« Last Edit: October 09, 2008, 01:30:17 AM by RJ_Daley »
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JMorgan

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2008, 01:40:47 AM »
Dick, I think 16 is the Cape, 17 Redan... 10 is Cypress 16, and so on and so forth.

To summarize:  Nothing new under the sun ... except "choicer" sites?
« Last Edit: October 09, 2008, 01:58:30 AM by JMorgan »

Adam Russell

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #47 on: October 09, 2008, 08:52:57 AM »
Tim, I've been gone for awhile. What you just said legitimately has flown over my head. I can't figure out if you're being sarcastic, funny, or if you know more than the small amount I do. I see the quote at the bottom, so there's got to be a story...be gentle. I'm from Georgia.

Adam,

I do not know how much you know so I am neither being sarcastic or funny.  I know Beau

Tim,
 How do you know Beau? This is exactly why I wish we could view profiles. Forgive me if you're in the industry. All I know is posted above in my response to Chip. I interviewed with them, they told me about the Dubai/High Carolina jobs, and that they were signed on with Tiger. I'm assuming based off of that. Shane, his associate, is supposed to call me today, so I'll ask him. He's getting back from a West Coast trip. I will tell you, Beau is one of the more understated guys I've met. In our interview, I wore a tie- he wore a flannel shirt and jeans. Their firm is the kind of people you want to work for.
The only way that I could figure they could improve upon Coca-Cola, one of life's most delightful elixirs, which studies prove will heal the sick and occasionally raise the dead, is to put rum or bourbon in it.” -Lewis Grizzard

Anthony Gray

Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2008, 09:01:37 AM »
Nice property, and a course we'll never see or play


   Will Tiger ever design a course that will be opened to the public?

George Pazin

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Re: Tiger Woods course design in Mexico
« Reply #49 on: October 09, 2008, 11:03:05 AM »
Who is the developer behind this project? Where are the buyers of the villas and residences coming from in this economy?



Suppose the financial system and economy keep falling.  Will this project get completed? 

Lotsa mega-wealthy people in this country and the world at large; somehow the fat cats always manage to dodge the lean times...

I wonder what Tiger's orders are to his management people, in terms of getting him designs. I'd like to think if I were mega-wealthy, I'd take a different path.
Big drivers and hot balls are the product of golf course design that rewards the hit one far then hit one high strategy.  Shinny showed everyone how to take care of this whole technology dilemma. - Pat Brockwell, 6/24/04

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