Joe-
Which 'nitty-gritty' details would you like?
Most changes are to the back tees--with the exception of two holes--but from a large-scale perspective there has been significant tree removal across the entire course...has a much different feel to it on many holes....especially 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18.
Here's a quick summary of on-course changes....
New tee box on 1, added approx 50 yards to back tees. This is a good thing, Number 1 was a Par 4-4.5 for most long hitters due to the nature of the fairway.
Number 5...the waste bunker has been dug out and replaced with a small lake. When I first heard the idea I thought it was ridiculous. Has turned out to be the biggest positive surprise of all the changes. Looks fantastic, and with all of the closely mowed areas to the front and right of the green that were added over the last several years, plays great too. No question it's more penal, but that waste bunker was a maintenance disaster.
Number 8....new tee box, not yet opened. Will make the hole play approx 230-240 from the back tees. Talk of clearing more trees and eventually turning this into a short par 4 in the 300 yard range....something many of us who have played there for years have been pushing for.
Number 9...now a par 5 with approx 120 yards added straight back from the original tee boxes. This just opened. I will say I'm not really a fan of this change, but I've only played it as a Par 5 once.
Number 13...new tee box across the back cart path. Back tees play approx 190 now. Great move. Adds a ton more tee options to this hole.
Number 14...new tee box, adds approx 30 yards to the back tees. Again, similar to Number 1, this hole needed more distance from the back tees. This tee box adds an entirely new dimension to the hole for the long hitter. Still potentially reachable in two, but there's a real decision to be made as the second will be played with a fairway wood--and the layup is no picnic with lots of options.
Number 15...new tee box, adds approx 20 yards to the back tees. New angle to the hole. In the past, long hitters could cut the corner and this new tee box removes that option.
Number 16...new tee box, across the cart path. Back tees play approx 210 yards.
Significant upgrading of the clubhouse and practice areas are underway. All in all, I've been really impressed with the changes to the golf course--with the exception of the conversion of Number 9 to a par-5. In addition, the conditions have improved significantly and in the usual Trump style the aesthetics and off-course areas have also improved.
Joe--if you want to come out and play and photograph let me know.