DIGEST 11 Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club in Florida has reopened following a comprehensive renovation by Bill Bergin, ASGCA. Santa Rosa’s fourth and fifth holes stretch out to the beach, and inspired Bergin to adopt a coastal aesthetic throughout the course. “We opened things up and exposed the natural sand deposits throughout the property,” said Bergin. “Tree removal, pond expansion and exposure, and manufactured sand dunes combined with a full golf course renovation to create the allnew Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. “While the routing has not changed, it was pushed and pulled in many directions. During one member tour, a long-time member even asked which hole they were on, the changes were so dramatic.” Bergin said the revisions, which were unveiled to members in October 2021, have “turned this quiet little semi-private course into a highly sought-after private club with a waiting list”. The latest podcast from Golf Course Industry’s “Tartan Talks” series sees Dana Fry, ASGCA, discuss his love for international travel and his overseas work. “I love the adventure of foreign travel. The nomadic lifestyle is what I thrive on and fits my personality,” said Fry. “When you travel overseas you meet people from other cultures, which helps to open your eyes to other ideas. And without a willingness to put in the time, as it’s incredibly competitive to get this work, we wouldn’t have got projects in China, South Korea and Vietnam.” Currently, the Fry/Straka design firm has international projects, at various stages of progress, in Cabo del Sol, Thailand and Brazil. “Like many architects and firms over the last couple of years, we’ve used Zoom, images and videos to progress work,” said Fry. “Now, countries are opening up and I’ll be traveling overseas once again. “We’ve got a lot of international work and I plan on spending the next 15 to 20 years traveling overseas as it’s important for me to be building these courses in new markets.” Listen to the full “Tartan Talks” at golfcourseindustry.com. “ The nomadic lifestyle is what I thrive on” Dana Fry, ASGCA • ASGCA Past President Tom Marzolf, Tripp Davis, ASGCA, and Bill Bergin, ASGCA, talk about the influx of design and construction work • ASGCA Past Presidents Jan Bel Jan and Forrest Richardson discuss the life, career and work of golfing pioneer Marion Hollins Here are links to other recent “Tartan Talks,” now featuring over 50 episodes: Bill Bergin transforms Santa Rosa layout in Florida Photo: Bill Bergin, ASGCA
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