Is there a market for reborn, lost courses?

[Neil_Crafter]

To drill down on this concept I would love to see MacKenzie’s 12th green at Sitwell Park recreated and have thought about having it as an extra hole to settle bets. I know that Tom Doak built a homage at Barnbougle but the original is truly a one off. Could it stimp any higher than 5/6 and be playable and or pinnable? For maintenance purposes, pace of play, and the propensity to crush one’s soul it’s likely never to return. I marvel at the photos and applaud MacKenzie for having the chutzpah to build it.

Tim it wasn't a one off as there were at least three other greens at Sitwell Park like the 12th that were all neutered eventually. And possibly more.

[Bruce Katona]

There are typically significant advantages to resurrecting old courses still on the ground (Cobb Creek is ner & dear to many GCA hearts) as the bones of the venue exist, much of the permitting is done and the location is likley demographically strong.


Deciding on a rebirth, redesign or modenization is the venue to undertake, based on a public, private or hybrid play model.


Just my $0.02