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Mark Chaplin

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Pine Valley renovation
« on: November 08, 2015, 10:46:57 AM »
Pine Valley closes tomorrow for 6 weeks for a refurbishment. Not sure what is being done, the members haven't been told, but looking forward to seeing the results.
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David Davis

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2015, 10:48:29 AM »
Mark,


I believe Fazio is doing this work? Anyone in the know care to comment about this? I'll leave my personal bias out for now.
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2015, 10:53:22 AM »
He is obviously a member and their GCA for many years so I'd be surprised if he didn't have a hand in the changes, whatever they may be.
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Ian Andrew

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2015, 11:10:42 AM »
They have quite a few "golf architect" members.
... more than you might guess



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Philip Gawith

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2015, 02:15:39 PM »
Mark i believe it is focused around the bunkers but i don't know any detail.


Philip
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archie_struthers

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2015, 10:51:18 AM »
 8) ???




Talked to,some of the loopers yesterday and they said it looks like some bunker work and maybe some tree clearing . They were sure about the bunkers and think that more rough will be eliminated . Guess to invite ball to run into same if they expand them .


Hope we see some tree clearing , it will look awesome .
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Jim_Coleman

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2015, 11:40:43 AM »
   I assume Mucci is there now, throwing himself in front of any equipment that might change anything.
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2015, 04:09:07 PM »
Quote from: archie_struthers on November 10, 2015, 10:51:18 AM
8) ???

Talked to,some of the loopers yesterday and they said it looks like some bunker work and maybe some tree clearing . They were sure about the bunkers and think that more rough will be eliminated . Guess to invite ball to run into same if they expand them .

Hope we see some tree clearing , it will look awesome .


I've heard something similar and can't wait to see the next Crump Cup!
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2015, 11:21:15 AM »
Quote from: archie_struthers on November 10, 2015, 10:51:18 AM
8) ???




Talked to,some of the loopers yesterday and they said it looks like some bunker work and maybe some tree clearing . They were sure about the bunkers and think that more rough will be eliminated . Guess to invite ball to run into same if they expand them .


Hope we see some tree clearing , it will look awesome .


Archie:


There were 8 of your guys out here at Bandon for the last few days playing a Ryder Cup match against our top players (organized by Keiser).  They confirmed the bunker work.


Unfortunately for them, the score over three days ended up something like 21 1/2 to 3 1/2.


Sven
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MCirba

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2015, 11:28:47 AM »
Is there a place where Tom Fazio's "bunker work" on a classic course has been at all consistent with the historical look, feel, and functionality of the previous bunkers?    If so, I haven't seen it.
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Kalen Braley

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2015, 12:06:39 PM »
Quote from: MCirba on November 12, 2015, 11:28:47 AM
Is there a place where Tom Fazio's "bunker work" on a classic course has been at all consistent with the historical look, feel, and functionality of the previous bunkers?    If so, I haven't seen it.

Surely you just Mike, have you not seen Riviera or ANGC?  ;D
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MCirba

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2015, 12:29:26 PM »
..or Merion.   ;)
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Alan FitzGerald CGCS MG

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2015, 09:09:45 AM »
or his prior work at PV
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Frank Pont

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2015, 09:21:23 AM »
I can confirm that I have not been called to do the work :-)
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2015, 10:41:30 AM »
Quote from: Ian Andrew on November 08, 2015, 11:10:42 AM
They have quite a few "golf architect" members.
... more than you might guess


Sounds like Ian's a member!   ;)


Hey, if this is tree removal...great!!!!!
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archie_struthers

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2015, 07:49:29 AM »
 8)


Sven , not only were the guys impressed by the golf skills of their West Coast hosts, they were wowed by the golf courses and facility .


Surely Bandon is one of the great wonders of the golf world!  Can't wait to visit.
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Mark Bourgeois

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2015, 08:41:33 AM »
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2015, 06:06:00 PM »
Quote from: archie_struthers on November 17, 2015, 07:49:29 AM
8)


Sven , not only were the guys impressed by the golf skills of their West Coast hosts, they were wowed by the golf courses and facility .


Surely Bandon is one of the great wonders of the golf world!  Can't wait to visit.


Archie:


Come on out, we'll take care of you.


Sven
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Tim_Weiman

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2015, 10:27:26 PM »
Quote from: archie_struthers on November 10, 2015, 10:51:18 AM
8) ???




Talked to,some of the loopers yesterday and they said it looks like some bunker work and maybe some tree clearing . They were sure about the bunkers and think that more rough will be eliminated . Guess to invite ball to run into same if they expand them .


Hope we see some tree clearing , it will look awesome .


Archie,


Can you share your thoughts one exactly where you would like to see the tree clearing?
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archie_struthers

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2015, 08:38:28 AM »
 8) ;D


My personal favorites in order would be the entire left side of #12 first , followed by the backdrop behind the ninth green . Those two would be awesome . After that I would love to expose the left side of 13, starting  at Holmans' Hollow and moving towards the fifteenth fairway .


Removing all the trees on #12 would be a revelation . The myriad of small bunkers still exist amongst the foliage , and exposing them to the tee would be spectacular . I can just see the bombers pulling out the lumber and firing at the green . Woe to those who surely would find some pernicious pits .


As an aside In discussions with TEP he mentioned Mark Bougeios nice work with photo imagery and suggested that shading (shadows) might have an impact in the comparisons presented. It's a little outside my area of expertise but would expect Mark would be able to explain further.
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Tim Gallant

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2015, 09:14:37 AM »
Haven't played before, but have heard that each hole is isolated, and can feel like you are on the course alone in a tranquil dream. Is there any amount of tree removal that would impact on this, and does this matter if it ultimately improves the hole, strategy and playability? I guess this question could apply to any number of inland courses.
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Kyle Harris

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2015, 09:22:07 AM »
Quote from: Tim Gallant on November 19, 2015, 09:14:37 AM
Haven't played before, but have heard that each hole is isolated, and can feel like you are on the course alone in a tranquil dream. Is there any amount of tree removal that would impact on this, and does this matter if it ultimately improves the hole, strategy and playability? I guess this question could apply to any number of inland courses.

No, and that is what made the place special from day one.

Quibble: The golf course has been renovating itself every second of every day since it opened for play.
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Steve Lapper

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2015, 10:05:45 AM »
Quote from: archie_struthers on November 19, 2015, 08:38:28 AM
8) ;D


My personal favorites in order would be the entire left side of #12 first , followed by the backdrop behind the ninth green . Those two would be awesome . After that I would love to expose the left side of 13, starting  at Holmans' Hollow and moving towards the fifteenth fairway .


Removing all the trees on #12 would be a revelation . The myriad of small bunkers still exist amongst the foliage , and exposing them to the tee would be spectacular . I can just see the bombers pulling out the lumber and firing at the green . Woe to those who surely would find some pernicious pits .


As an aside In discussions with TEP he mentioned Mark Bougeios nice work with photo imagery and suggested that shading (shadows) might have an impact in the comparisons presented. It's a little outside my area of expertise but would expect Mark would be able to explain further.


  Archie,


    Having been there recently, I couldn't agree more. The only spot you may have left out are the right center trees at the bottom of the LZ on #13. Another prominent GCA'er and I both remarked how the "pernicious pits" still there served as ample deterrence to the long baller's!
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MCirba

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2015, 06:48:44 PM »
Haven't been there in too long but are there still bunkers in the woods on the left side of 15 going up to the green?  How about restoring the alternate fairway on 17? 
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JSlonis

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Re: Pine Valley renovation
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2015, 06:57:49 PM »
Quote from: Mark Chaplin on November 08, 2015, 10:46:57 AM
Pine Valley closes tomorrow for 6 weeks for a refurbishment. Not sure what is being done, the members haven't been told, but looking forward to seeing the results.

That's not totally accurate. Members were told what's being done.
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