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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture Discussion Group => Topic started by: Anders Rytter on July 25, 2021, 02:53:50 AM

Title: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Anders Rytter on July 25, 2021, 02:53:50 AM

In danish


https://www.golf.dk/danske-klubber/danmarks-aeldste-golfbane-skal-gennem-stor-renovering?id=12734 (https://www.golf.dk/danske-klubber/danmarks-aeldste-golfbane-skal-gennem-stor-renovering?id=12734)


Philip Spogard is working on the plan.


Tees to be renovated (not gras and will remain so). Greens to be renovated. Maybe some new holes and greens.



“We want to make it a links course in the top tier internationally,  the best link course in continental Europe”
Peter Kristensen - Chairman

Work to begin late 2022

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Ulrich Mayring on August 20, 2021, 01:30:07 PM

Sounds scary. When I played it I had all sorts of ideas how to improve it, but best links course in continental Europe? Wow.

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Thomas Dai on August 20, 2021, 01:53:24 PM

See Rans piece on Fano from a few years ago. Looks decidedly cool as is - https://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/denmark/fano-golf-links/ (https://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/denmark/fano-golf-links/)
Atb

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Anders Rytter on January 30, 2022, 03:23:09 PM

New update here. Still seems like its a significant undertaking.


Will irrigate greens, try and get rid of some blind holes.


https://www.golf.dk/danske-klubber/fano-under-forvandling-vi-skal-helst-ikke-blive-en-skovbane (https://www.golf.dk/danske-klubber/fano-under-forvandling-vi-skal-helst-ikke-blive-en-skovbane)

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Jeff Schley on January 30, 2022, 10:45:51 PM

Anders we'll have to take your word for it, I didn't see a language toggle. Is this a golf.com website for Danes? Impressed that such a small country and golfing population would have such a site. Great if so.

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Thomas Dai on January 31, 2022, 03:00:10 AM

Re-reading Rans review as linked above I ask simply why would they bother. The kind of cracking, special, unique course that should be preserved.
If distance is such a big deal roll the damn ball back.
atb

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Anders Rytter on January 31, 2022, 03:02:07 AM

Jeff, it is the homepage of DGU, danish golf association (Dansk Golf Union).


They are also discussing how to get the danish wildlife foundation aboard, since the area is protected. On prior occasions they have been able to do some work by agreeing to not play during the winter.

Title: Re: Fanø GC Denmark to be renovated
Post by: Anders Rytter on January 31, 2022, 03:11:29 AM

Quote from: Thomas Dai on January 31, 2022, 03:00:10 AM

Re-reading Rans review as linked above I ask simply why would they bother. The kind of cracking, special, unique course that should be preserved.
If distance is such a big deal roll the damn ball back.
atb

Thomas, it’s not only length, as i read it they also want to deal with the quirk. Probably cant make grass tees though.


In all fairness, it is the only course in the dunes here, so it is not like they will change it into something we have. But i totally hear you.