PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Hong Kong
Set against the breathtaking scenery of Clearwater Bay, the six-hole compact golf course at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club showcases Southwest Greens' proprietary performance synthetic turf systems, encompassing tee, fairway, rough, bunker, and green systems. Kevin Holinaty of Southwest Greens expressed excitement about the project's addition to their portfolio.
With a rich history of constructing numerous golf courses, academies, and driving range facilities globally, Southwest Greens is a seasoned expert for such projects. According to Kevin Holinaty of Southwest Greens, the industry now acknowledges that synthetic turf systems in golf courses not only function but excel at the highest levels of performance. Holinaty emphasizes that golfers, known for their discerning standards, find satisfaction in synthetic surfaces when they closely replicate the familiar feel and experience of top-quality natural surfaces.
The client had several goals in mind during this build: reduce maintenance, reduce water usage, provide a consistent year-round playing surface, and enhance the beauty of the existing site. “I was first introduced to Southwest Greens when I had an opportunity to see their product and craftsmanship first-hand during the installation at Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy,” said Darry Koster, Superintendent of CWB Golf & Country Club. “From that visit forward, I was confident the synthetic solution over natural turf was the best fix for our long-term goals.”
“This project demonstrates that high-caliber private golf clubs can benefit from a top-quality synthetic turf product,” said Holinaty. “Choosing our turf systems over more conventional natural solutions means that Clearwater Bay can focus the majority of its maintenance personnel and budgets on their championship course, knowing that this compact course can operate at a high level at a fraction of the maintenance cost of years past.”
“Having decided to change our executive nine-hole golf course into a more user-friendly six-hole academy/teaching facility, my superintendent and I had to choose between natural or synthetic,” said Peter Downie, General Manager of the club.
“To tell you the truth, the choice had never even crossed my mind until I saw the facility that Southwest Greens had just embarked on with Nicklaus Design at a nearby property. The initial impression when you arrive at the teeing ground is very impressive, but what surprised me was the results and feedback I got when hitting full 8 irons, not only from the tee surface but also into the greens. The ball was reacting and spinning on the surface of the green, as I experienced on a high-quality natural surface. That day alone sold me on synthetic for this specific project, and since picking Southwest Greens as the synthetic contractor, their commitment and help have been nothing but first class.”
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