"We're excited about the progress so far, and our goal is to continually
improve conditions and give golfers a top-notch experience."
Chris May, Director of Agronomy, on the work being done at the Greg Norman Course
IMPROVEMENTS
A FRESH START
The Greg Norman Course is undergoing restoration of greens, bunkers and more
T
he Greg Norman Course has
been known as a challenging
yet fair layout ever since it
opened in 2000, and this
summer the track will get a refresher
that will help maintain its status as one
of the best places the public can play in
the Coachella Valley.
Under the direction of PGA WEST
Director of Agronomy Chris May, the
Greg Norman Course is in the midst of
a significant restoration project that will
replace the turf on all the greens, refresh
the bunkers, add turf in strategic areas,
and tend to the many acres of desert
landscape in an effort to keep the layout
in top condition.
The course was closed June 1 and is
expected to re-open Labor Day
weekend.
"We're excited about the progress so
far, and our goal is to continually
improve conditions and give golfers a
top-notch experience," May said.
All 18 greens will be re-turfed, removing
the Tifdwarf Bermudagrass and adding
TifEagle Bermudagrass on the putting
surfaces.
In addition, the liners and sand in all the
bunkers will be replaced, a procedure
that is generally required every 10 years
to keep them draining properly and to
improve playability. Throughout the
course, approximately 10 acres of
turfgrass will be added, and sections of
the desert landscape will be restored
and refreshed.
"The greens will roll much smoother
and faster," May said, "and the course
will open up a bit with the addition of
the turfgrass in strategic areas to make
it more open and playable for golfers of
all abilities."
