Scottsdale, Ariz. (March 13, 2017) – The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., has completed an extensive bunker renovation project on the Slammer & Squire golf course. The six week project was overseen by original Slammer & Squire course designer Bobby Weed, while renovation work was performed by contractor MacCurrach Golf.
The Slammer & Squire course opened in 1998 and was designed by Bobby Weed with consultation from golf legends Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, for whom the layout was named. The recent bunker renovation project focused on enhancing playability and aesthetics while easing maintenance requirements. A number of bunkers were reduced in size, resulting in increased visibility and more forgiving and larger landing areas. The 18-hole, par 72 course is known for its low-profile design, which showcases the surrounding wetlands and wooded areas.
“It was a great pleasure to be back working at the Slammer & Squire, nearly twenty years after its opening,” Weed said.
In addition to bunker work, a number of other course enhancements were made while the course was closed including cart path repairs, sod work on several holes, tree and brush removal, and cart path edge regrading. Nine holes of the course remained open for play during the renovation project.
“We appreciate Bobby Weed’s support, dedication and outstanding work in overseeing this project,” said Bob Barrett, CEO of Honours Golf, which manages the world-famous facility. “He took one of his great designs from the late 90s and made it more player and maintenance friendly while improving its aesthetic beauty.”
Honours Golf, which manages a collection of resort and private facilities mostly in the southeastern U.S., is a division of Troon.
About the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear
The Slammer & Squire and King & Bear are the official golf courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame and a part of the World Golf Village located in St. Augustine, Florida. Both courses have been designed by the legends that have shaped the game of golf today. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus teamed up to design their only 18-hole collaboration in the world, the King & Bear, while Bobby Weed, with design consultants Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, designed the Slammer & Squire. Since opening in the spring of 1998, Slammer & Squire has hosted six nationally televised events, including the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, a Champions Tour event. With its Honours Golf service-oriented standards, beautiful landscape and spectacular location, the Slammer & Squire at the World Golf Village continuously draws visitors from around the globe. For more information on the World Golf Village, Slammer & Squire course or the King & Bear course, visit www.golfwgv.com.
About Honours Golf
Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., Honours Golf was founded on a vision to provide award-winning golf courses with unparalleled course conditions, hire dedicated team members who share a passion for golf, and deliver impeccable personalized service. As a result, Honours Golf has grown to become the Southeast’s leading golf course development and management company. In 2014, Honours was acquired by Troon and operates as a subsidiary of the global brand. Honours currently operates 17 award-winning daily fee and private club facilities including the King & Bear at World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine, Fla.; Reunion Golf & Country Club in Madison, Miss.; Kiva Dunes, Craft Farms Golf Resort and Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in Gulf Shores, Ala. The company has plans to grow the Honours Golf brand through third-party management. For more information visit www.honoursgolf.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf, Troon Privé (the private club operating division of Troon) and Troon International properties located in 36 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 57 Troon affiliated properties featuring 79 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, London, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Els Club Desaru Coast, Malaysia; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
