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Steve_ Shaffer

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Desert Highlands ( 1983,Nicklaus) in Scottsdale, AZ reopens...
« on: December 17, 2019, 12:51:04 PM »
...after a 7M renovation. The project, which began in April, included renovating every bunker, restoring the 13th hole to its original design, installing a new irrigation system and updating cart paths. Home of the inaugural  Skins Game:




https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/desert-highlands-arizona-renovations/




https://www.deserthighlandsscottsdale.com/golf
« Last Edit: December 17, 2019, 12:53:52 PM by Steve_ Shaffer »
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David Harshbarger

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Re: Desert Highlands ( 1983,Nicklaus) in Scottsdale, AZ reopens...
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2019, 09:58:02 AM »
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To enhance the desert effect, turf has been used judiciously which has resulted in a “target golf” concept.


Says it all doesn't it?
The trouble with modern equipment and distance—and I don't see anyone pointing this out—is that it robs from the player's experience. - Mickey Wright