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White
Plains, NY & Scottsdale, AZ – August 2022 / Newsmaker Alert:
Westchester
Hills Golf Club in White Plains, New York recently completed a $3.5
million golf course renovation by famed architect Rees Jones. The newly
redesigned golf course is already receiving rave reviews from members,
guests and Westchester County locals. In addition, the 109-year-old club
also completed a $1 million pool renovation focused on providing a resort-style
setting for members to “vacation at the club.”
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Golf
course renovations, which began in October 2021, touched on multiple areas
of the course to add functionality and visual aesthetics. Greens, fairways
and chipping areas were all expanded, new tees were added and all bunkers
were renovated. Jones’ enhancements to the original 1913, Peter Clark-designed
golf course specifically include:
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Added
20,000 sq. ft. of green expansions
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Added
50,000 sq. ft. of chipping expansions
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Added
30,000 sq. ft. of fairway expansions
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Installed
XGD drainage in all greens
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Upgraded
and renovated all bunkers with new sand and capillary concrete drainage
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Installed
10 acres of new sod throughout the course
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Installed
a brand new irrigation system, consisting of 12 miles of pipe, 1,250 sprinkler
heads and 54 quick connects
The project
commenced with the addition of a new Rees Jones-designed practice putting
green area. The 6,700-square-foot practice green is surrounded by quaint
fire pits, along with farm fencing, a subtle nod to the club’s Gedney Farms
history. These subtle details are sure to enhance summer evenings for members
and guests. Additional club enhancements made over the last several months,
include:
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Installed
a new 15 ft. clock to welcome members and guest upon arrival
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Renovated
pool area to mimic a resort-style experience, including:
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Additions
of multiple patio sun decks, bars and cabanas
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Added
new chaise lounges around pool
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Enhanced
club curb appeal and welcome touches through horticulture and landscape
renovations
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Believing
in the ultimate success of the club and renovations, Westchester Hills
gained 186 new members in the last 20 months, to reach its all-time high
in full member equivalents.
“The membership
at Westchester Hills is thrilled to see the completed result at our club,”
said Mark Stagg, Club President. “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.”
Known
as “The Open Doctor” for his design work on courses in preparation for
hosting major championships, Jones was excited to unveil the finished product
at Westchester Hills Golf Club. The new features transformed the bones
of the golf course and improved the everyday golf experience with influence
from Jones’ notable designs worldwide.
“Our
design was to liven a classic-style golf course while upgrading the course’s
playability and maintenance standards,” said Jones. “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.”
To
date, Rees Jones has worked on seven U.S. Open venues (selected to host
14 championships), nine PGA Championship venues (hosting 11 championships),
six Ryder Cup venues, two Walker Cup courses and one Presidents Cup. Among
Jones’ most notable original designs or redesigns are Atlanta Athletic
Club (Ga.), Atlantic Golf Club (N.Y.), Baltusrol Golf Club- Lower and Upper
Course (N.J.), Bethpage State Park- Black Course (N.Y.), Congressional
Country Club-Blue Course (Md.), Nantucket Golf Club (Mass.), Torrey Pines
Golf Course- South Course (Calif.) and East Lake Golf Club (Ga.).
“Finishing
this project has been momentous for the Club,” said General Manager, Josh
Lowney. “The members graciously allowed and applauded the work over the
last few months and the finished product has generated enormous excitement
for our membership and throughout the Westchester county golf community.”
Westchester
Hills Golf Club is managed by Troon Privé, the private club operating
division of Troon®, the world’s
largest golf management company. As a Troon Privé-managed club,
Westchester Hills’ members are automatically enrolled in the Troon Privé
Privileges program, which delivers extraordinary golf and lifestyle benefits
as well as reciprocal play at other Troon Privé-managed private
clubs around the world.
For
more information on Westchester Hills Golf Club visit www.WestchesterHills.org,
call 914-948-5020 or email WEHI-reception@troon.com.
About
Westchester Hills Golf Club
Located
in the heart of New York’s beautiful Westchester County, Westchester Hills
Golf Club is a family-friendly private golf club in the stately Gedney
Farms neighborhood of White Plains. Founded in 1913, Westchester Hills
is rich in history and camaraderie, and is a place where club members enjoy
competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar
of social events, casual and gourmet dining, host private functions, and
much more.
Best
known for its 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Peter
Clark, Westchester Hills’ Donald Ross-inspired design features tree-lined
fairways, rolling hills and contoured greens bordered by challenging bunkers.
The club’s historic clubhouse, originally built in 1926, was remodeled
in 2012 in preparation for the club’s centennial anniversary, which was
celebrated in 2013. Other amenities of the club include a practice range,
two chipping and putting facilities, an indoor Golf Performance Studio,
a fitness center, two swimming pools, two tennis courts, the patio and
a newly-renovated (in 2019) Grand Room available for private events.
Westchester
Hills Golf Club offers various memberships to fit each individual families
need, as well as meet the needs of local business people looking for a
home for golf and entertaining clients.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon® is
the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company
providing services at 680-plus locations around the globe, including managing
665-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes
in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management
and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage
division operates and manages 630-plus food and beverage operations located
at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational
facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries,
Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon
International, Indigo Sports, ICON Management Services, CADDIEMASTER, Peter
Burwash International, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, RealFood
Hospitality, Strategy and Design and Casa Verde Golf. For additional news
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Media
Contact:
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Troon
480-477-0506 |