Architect Rees Jones has wrapped up a $3.5 million renovation at Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, New York, that was undertaken to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the 109-year-old course just north of New York City.
Westchester Hills’ greens, chipping areas and fairways were expanded, new tees were added and the bunkers were renovated on the layout designed by Peter Clark, the club’s first head professional, and opened in 1913. Jones also installed a new 6,700 square-foot practice green.
“Our design was to liven a classic-style golf course while upgrading the course’s playability and maintenance standards,” Jones said in a media release announcing the completion of the renovation. “The members at Westchester Hills strive for excellence, and we are proud to be included in their success. We fully expect the golf course’s new features to take the Hills golf experience to a new level in the private club community.”
The details of the renovation:
Added 20,000 square feet of green expansions.
Added 50,000 square feet of chipping expansions.
Added 30,000 square feet of fairway expansions.
Installed XGD drainage in all greens.
Upgraded and renovated all bunkers with new sand and capillary concrete drainage.
Installed 10 acres of new sod throughout the course.
Installed a new irrigation system consisting of 12 miles of pipe, 1,250 sprinkler heads and 54 quick connects.
The club also renovated its pool area and landscaping around the clubhouse.
“The membership at Westchester Hills is thrilled to see the completed result at our club,” said Mark Stagg, president of the club that is part of the Privé Privileges program of course-management company Troon. “With so much going on at the club including a pool renovation, elevated dining experiences and significant membership growth, the course redesign is the finishing touch to achieving member satisfaction for years to come.”
Check out the photos of the renovated course below.
Westchester HillsNo. 1 at Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, N.Y., after a Rees Jones renovation…No. 1 at Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, N.Y., after a Rees Jones renovation (Courtesy of Troon)more
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