Moraine Country Club

« **on:** September 21, 2015, 09:25:04 PM »

Moraine is one of my favorite under the radar clubs in the golf rich state of Ohio. Designed by Alec 'Nipper' Campbell it opened for play in 1930 and hosted the 1945 PGA Championship. The Club is presently undergoing a substantial restoration (per my definition) under the guidance of Keith Foster.
I don't have the technical ability to post photos but the link below will give you an indication of how the work is progressing. Perhaps one of my fellows GCAers can put up these photos. Enjoy!

http://mccagronomy.squarespace.com

« **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:43:44 PM »

Front 9

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5,6,7

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« **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:59:21 PM »

Back 9

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« **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:10:34 PM »

Thanks Criss!

« **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:52:16 PM »

Mr. Mayhugh's definitive thread:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,44947.0.html

« **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:51:15 PM »

Moraine is a wonderful golf course. I've got a few good shots of this course that I'll throw up on this thread tomorrow.

« **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:32:11 AM »

I would have liked to seen it before, but word on the streets is that it will absolutely excellent after the work is done.

« **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:52:51 AM »

Quote from: Josh Tarble on September 22, 2015, 09:32:11 AM

I would have liked to seen it before, but word on the streets is that it will absolutely excellent after the work is done.

I saw Moraine before the restoration (check out John Mayhugh's excellent photo tour) and it was very good. But like you, I have heard from friends that the post-restoration version of Moraine will be fantastic.

« **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:24:18 AM »

I was there in May and was really impressed. I'd love to see it after the work is finished but it may be a long time before I'm back in Ohio.

« **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2015, 11:41:57 AM »

#16 = Wow!

When are things scheduled to be finished up there? Looks like a drive South from Cleveland may be in order!

« **Reply #10 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:17:08 PM »

Evan,

From the information I received, it is my understanding that Moraine was hoping to re-open around the end of May 2016.

« **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2015, 03:30:44 PM »

Wow is really the only thing to say at this point, quickly followed by booking a ticket to Dayton for summer 2016

Do you know what work is being done on 10? I always felt that hole was pretty bland compared to the rest of the course. The green was interesting, but the rest of the hole is on some of the flattest ground and was just so-so

« **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:02:12 PM »

10 is possibly the weakest hole on the course.

I heard there was a select group of members that ponied up the money for the restoration. The one time payment assured no dues the rest of their lives.

« **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2015, 12:22:15 AM »

Based on my handful of plays I actually thought 11 was weaker than 10, with both of them handicapped by being on the most uninteresting terrain on the property. Thanks for the pictures Criss, but can you also tell if the playing corridors on some of the holes have been widened? Specifically #11 and #17.

The pictures do look like the finished product will be great. #3 in particular looks like a huge improvement.

« **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2015, 01:28:43 AM »

Jeff,

Terrific thread about an exciting course and underrated pro/architect but was the restoration guided by historical photos and/or original drawings? Thanks!

« **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2015, 06:52:14 AM »

Thanks for the update.

When I played there five years ago, they talked about Foster's plan for the course, and it's nice to see what's happened. I hope to make it back up there sometime in the next couple of years.

« **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:13:49 AM »

Quote from: MCirba on September 23, 2015, 01:28:43 AM

Jeff,

Terrific thread about an exciting course and underrated pro/architect but was the restoration guided by historical photos and/or original drawings? Thanks!

I'll find out.

« **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:17:25 PM »

Here is the latest on the Moraine CC restoration. Perhaps a better man than me can post these photos up.

http://www.mccagronomy.squarespace.com

« **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:32:17 PM »

It still boggles my mind that there are so many clubs doing huge projects such as this, with the economy in general [and the golf economy in particular] stuck in the doldrums. The financing for this project makes a bit more sense to me ... paid for by a few rich members who can afford it, instead of every member having to come up with an assessment.

« **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:20:02 AM »

1 Green

« **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:20:54 AM »

#2 Green

« **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:23:24 AM »

3 Green

« **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:25:44 AM »

4 green 5 tee - There are a few places on this course there the tees are close or even use mown areas between the greens and tees

« **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:27:06 AM »

5 Green - Back part of #2 green and 3 tee on NCR south top left of the photo

« **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:30:02 AM »

6 green

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