{"id":30095,"date":"2021-03-23T10:11:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T06:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=30095"},"modified":"2021-03-23T10:11:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T06:11:56","slug":"doha-golf-club-to-unveil-spectacular-new-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/doha-golf-club-to-unveil-spectacular-new-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Doha Golf Club To Unveil Spectacular New Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"

A spectacular new double green is to be built on holes 9 and 18 at Doha Golf Club and all of the greens are being completely relayed, with work at the famous venue getting underway in April.<\/p>\n

The huge new green will wrap around the existing lake, bringing the action closer to the clubhouse, enhancing the building\u2019s visibility during play.<\/p>\n

The work to the putting surfaces will be the first of its kind since the course was first constructed in 1996, with the grass on the greens changing to the paspallum \u2018dynasty\u2019 species.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to undertake the first major renovation works since the original construction was taken after the 2019 Qatar Masters tournament,\u201d explained Gary McGlinchey, General Manager, Doha Golf Club. \u201cThe greens were constructed in 1996,grass technology has come a long way since then and the passpallum dynasty grass we have selected doesn\u2019t mind the TSE water we are now forced to use.\u201d<\/p>\n

The majority of the greens will be expanded back to their original size and will be reinstated back to their original slopes and elevations, with the greens on holes 4 and 7 receiving very slight changes to their contouring.<\/p>\n

Work will begin on April 1st and the club aims for the new greens to be playable on October 1st, with the course remaining open with the use of temporary greens.<\/p>\n

The putting surfaces will be totally renovated, with the grass, drainage pipes, root zone and drainage layers all being replaced.<\/p>\n

Course designer Peter Harradine is backing the changes to the course and outlined the design of the new green for holes 9 and 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the course was first constructed the only thing that has changed is the addition of a few new tees to give certain holes a bit more length,\u201d said Harradine. \u201cThe double green for holes 9 and 18 will be 50% larger than the combined size of their original greens \u2013 it\u2019s going to be enormous. It is a completely new green and will be unrecognizable from the original course layout.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe grasses are changing on all the greens because the water supply is changing and paspallum looks good and it\u2019s a greener grass. The \u2018dynasty\u2019 version of paspallum is more salt tolerant and more draught tolerant, and sewage-treated effluent tends to have a little more salt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Officials and staff at Doha Golf Club have consulted with Harradine and his team throughout the planning process and are pleased to have his backing.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeter is great to work with as he has a passion for golf course design and the game of golf,\u201d said McGlinchey. \u201cHe has\u00a0extensive experience and vision and understands the challenges of a harsh arid environment and is always looking for something different to enhance the design.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll changes to Doha Golf Club layout have been approved and undertaken after consultation and review with Peter. Pre COVID-19, Peter would visit the course on a yearly basis and happily work with us, to keep the layout challenging and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe wants his legacy to be quality, challenging golf courses that provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for all levels of players. Doha Golf Course is timeless because of its unique foundation, its design, its ability to withstand the harsh environment, and that it is constantly evolving to provide a great golfing experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cMembers at Doha Golf Club will benefit from the new green on holes 9 and 18 as they\u2019ll be able to watch their friends make or miss putts from the vantage point of the clubhouse before the players walk off into the 19th hole.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we host future major tournaments we can cater hospitality much easier from the existing clubhouse rather than having to build temporary structures behind the green which block the view from the clubhouse.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe size of the green will also allow for more pin-positions, which will add to the excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n

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