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Princeton,
NJ & Scottsdale, AZ – October 2023 / NewsmakerAlert:
Springdale
Golf Club in Princeton, New Jersey is proudly underway with a course
renovation project of its historic William Flynn-designed golf course.
Renowned golf course architect and restoration specialist, Ian Andrew,
is leading the project. Crews recently began work on the course’s bunkers
and the surrounding areas, with work continuing on the course’s irrigation
system throughout the fall. Work is expected to be completed by the end
of 2023.
The
project marks Springdale’s most ambitious golf course renovation project
to date and is expected to deliver a more fun and challenging course, while
embracing the design philosophy of legendary architect William Flynn. The
6,380 yard, par-71 course dates back to 1895 and is located adjacent to
the Princeton University campus.
Wayne
S. Morrison, co-author of The Nature Faker – William S. Flynn, Golf Course
Architect, the most comprehensive study of Flynn and his work in golf,
recently remarked, “the collection of 17 superb and original Flynn putting
greens makes Springdale a unique, significant destination for the study
of classic golf course architecture. It’s great to see that Springdale
Golf Club is taking the necessary steps to ensure the preservation
of this walkable and enjoyably challenging masterpiece for future generations.”
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Springdale
commissioned the course renovation during a historic boom in golf participation.
According to the National Golf Foundation, rounds played in 2021 were up
19 percent over pre-pandemic levels, with growth continuing through 2022
and 2023. The club and its leadership see this surge in new players as
an opportunity to grow the game of golf and welcome new members with a
best-in-area course and club experience.
“New
players are discovering the game at a rate we haven’t seen since 1997’s
Tiger-mania,” said Club President Erin Hamrick. “What strikes me is the
diversity of new golfers. We’re seeing more women and young people come
into the game than ever before. We have a responsibility to provide a welcoming
club with a great atmosphere, lots of opportunities to play in a variety
of formats, with helpful instructors, so we can grow with the game and
have a lot of fun in the process.”
About
William Flynn
William
S. Flynn (December 25, 1890 – January 24, 1944) is a celebrated American
golf course designer and architect. Over 75 Flynn designs and redesigns
from the early 20th century dot the east coast, including Cherry Hills,
the Country Club (Brookline, MA), Lancaster Country Club, Merion Golf Club,
Philadelphia Country Club, Pine Valley, and his crowning achievement, Shinnecock
Hills Golf Club. Flynn’s portfolio of course designs has hosted 100 USGA
championships with another 11 scheduled.
About
Springdale Golf Club
Springdale
Golf Club was built in 1895 adjacent to the campus of Princeton University.
Along with residents of the area, the club’s roster includes administrators,
faculty, and students of the university, which has had a collaborative
relationship with the club for more than 120 years. This “Golden Age” golf
course has been the site of numerous Championship tournaments for the New
Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA), the Metropolitan Golf Association
(MGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). Most recently were
the NJ State Women’s Amateur Championship and last year, one of the final
qualifying sites for the US Mid-Amateur.
With
a focus on enjoying the simple pleasures of a great round of golf and connecting
with family and friends, members have exclusive access to an 18-hole golf
course that is available for both walking and cart play. Known for its
superior conditions and playability, the course was designed in 1915 by
Gerard Lambert and revised by William Flynn in 1926. The par 71 layout
has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 131. Experienced PGA professionals
deliver comprehensive instructional programs for men, women, and kids of
all ages and skill levels to provide every member an opportunity to connect
with the game. The members of Springdale Golf Club are proud to provide
the home course for the Princeton University men’s and women’s golf teams.
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