DIGEST 12 Construction work has started on the renovation of the Champions course at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. The goals of the project, which is led by Gil Hanse, ASGCA, include the introduction of more risk-reward elements, ahead of the course hosting the NCAA Championships from 2024-to-2026, and a new aesthetic inspired by classic Southern California layouts. Specific hole changes include the creation of drivable par-four eleventh, a repositioned green on the parthree sixteenth, reminiscent of the twelfth at Augusta National, and bringing the putting surface closer to the existing creek on the par-five eighteenth. Bella Ridge, a new 18-hole public golf course, designed by Art Schaupeter, ASGCA, is to be built in Johnstown, Colorado, that was recently home to a working dairy farm. “The site is wonderfully set up for a golf course,” said Schaupeter. “There is about 150 feet of elevation change from the south of the property to the north. A deep valley and creek run the length of the site, with the creek acting as a conduit for the delivery of ditch water that will be used to irrigate the course. “The golf course routing is set up so that players can play multiple loops and different lengths. The opening six holes play out and back to the clubhouse. After passing the clubhouse, players reach a neat three-hole loop which brings them back, ready to begin the back nine.” Omni La Costa breaks ground on Hanse renovation Photo: Dave Smith – Golf Graphics New public course to be built on Colorado dairy farm Photo: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
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