The Chef has spoken! Sorry, Tom, couldn't resist.
In brief, we couldn't be more pleased to have Tom Doak as our artist and designer! Not much more to say other as Tom's record and reputation simply speak for themselves, and he will be a wonderful partner. Both Brian and Eric have already been very involved and we are fortunate to have them on the team. Add to that the incredibly competent true professional Don Mahaffey - this is a world class group! The site is both unique and breathtaking and we will by trying a lot of new things here - Brian already started a bunker with mineral and salt licks! Our members are the best and this course is for them! The new course will be a great addition and compliment to both our wonderful existing course and the other great courses in the area. I really am honored to be working with Renaissance Golf.
The feedback from the handful of guys who have seen the routing has been, in a word, astonishing. The contours are special and the backdrops to die for. Each hole in the routing is already there and the layout is very Doakable. We have been at this for several months and actually began a few weeks ago. Both Don and Tom are enroute to Dismal River as I post this. Next year's 5th Major will be a fun event - lots to talk about and see.
Exciting times for the Sandhills! Exciting times to be part of Dismal River!