13 Search ASGCA on the below channels for more posts: LinkedIn @gcamagazine Bill Coore says site of new fourth course at Streamsong Resort “is dramatically gifted for golf” Twitter @marzolf_thomas Bonita Bay – Cypress – Naples, Florida – coming soon! Instagram @linksgems A set of aerials from Essex County Country Club. Originally designed by Tillinghast, redesigned by Seth Raynor and Charles Banks, and restored by Gil Hanse. SOCIAL UPDATE Renovation of BallenIsles’ East course to begin in April BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will begin renovation work on its East course next month. The project is being led by Nicklaus Design’s Chris Cochran, ASGCA, and Chad Goetz, ASGCA, who are working with Troon project manager Ron Despain. The trio’s work aims to modernize bunkers and greens, create more playing options for golfers of all abilities and add length to the existing 7,189-yard layout, while also regrassing the entire course. Work is expected to be complete by December 2022. The project team will also update the practice facilities, with all teeing areas, target greens and practice greens revamped. A new short-game area will also be added, along with a pitch-and-putt course and a large putting green. Clubhouse architecture firms agree partnership Clubhouse architecture firms Peacock + Lewis and JBD JGA Design and Architecture have partnered to create a new private club-focused professional services network. The ClubWorks network will support both firms’ independent operations while allowing them the resources for their own growth and development. “Both Peacock + Lewis and JBD JGA have long been design leaders in the private club industry,” said Brian Idle, CEO of Peacock + Lewis. “This exciting relationship will not only support each companies’ individualism and identity but enhance the ability to provide even better service and a higher level of creativity to a wider geographic market.” Photo: BallenIsles Country Club
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