Kris Spence Project Detail
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2006-2007
 

Sedgefield CC, Greensboro NC –  Sedgefield CC is one of the most historic courses in the country and considered by many to be one of Donald Ross’ best works.  The project includes the renovation and restoration of all greens, bunkers, tees, new irrigation and regrassing of the entire course with hybrid Bermuda.

 

Forsyth CC, Winston Salem NC -   This is one of our most challenging projects in that we will be reinstating a Donald Ross designed course that was totally lost over the years due to several course redesign projects.  The work will include a complete reconstruction of the greens and fill pads, all bunkers, tees, new irrigation, new cart paths system and the construction of a new opening hole along with a world class practice and teaching center.

 

Cross Creek CC, Mount Airy NC – This project is a complete redesign of an existing course.  The project will include the reconstruction of all greens and bunkers with an strong emphasis on improved strategy, aesthetics, playability and maintenance standards.  The work will produce a course of classic character and feel.

 

 

2005-2006

 

Cedarwood CC, Charlotte NC – (Completed) This project was a complete 18 hole restoration of this 1961 Ellis Maples design, considered by many to be one of the best layouts in the Charlotte Metro area.  The work included greens and bunker restoration and tee improvements.

 

Roaring Gap Club, Roaring Gap NC – We are currently restoring the bunkers and building new tees adding approximately 300 yards to this 1924 Donald Ross design that was built by Ross himself during the original construction.  This project is being performed in two phases and will include greens restoration at a future date.

 

Carolina Golf and Country Club, Charlotte NC - This project involves the complete restoration of all 18 holes of this 1929 Donald Ross design.  We are currently designing and building two new holes to the layout and as well as a new state of the art practice and learning facility  and Irrigation Lake.  The final phase of this project will conclude in spring 2008.

 

Cape Fear Country Club, Wilmington NC – This master planned restoration project included the reconstruction of greens and bunkers, tee complexes, extensive fairway drainage, new irrigation system, new cart paths and the addition of two new golf holes.  Cape Fear CC was established in 1896 and is one of the most historic clubs in the state. 

 

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, Richmond VA – The Restoration Master Plan has been completed on this 1922 Donald Ross designed course with the work schedule to be determined.

 

Lake Toxaway Country Club, Lake Toxaway NC – The Classic Remodel Plan for this 18 hole project has been developed and is tentatively scheduled to start in the fall of 2005.  The scope of work on this project will ultimately produce a new golf course at Lake Toxaway and one that we think will be second to none in Western North Carolina.  Lake Toxaway CC is without question one of the most breathtaking sites for a golf course and country club in the world.

 

Cardinal Country Club, Greensboro NC – Spence Golf Inc is working along side legendary golf architect Pete Dye on the remodeling of one of his first solo designs.  The work included the complete redesign of all greens and bunkers, new irrigations and fairway drainage.  The course host one of the most prestigious invitational only amateur golf championships in the US each August, the Cardinal Amateur.

 

Hound Ears Club, Boone NC – We are currently working with this private club on the classic remodel and renovation of their 1963 George Cobb designed course.  The work is being performed in phases during the off season.

 


Recently Completed Master Planned Projects

 

Gaston Country Club, Gastonia NC – This project was completed in the spring of 2004 and involved the complete restoration of all 18 holes on this 1959 Ellis Maples designed course.  Gaston CC is considered my many to be one of the strongest and most highly respected layouts in the state.  The course will host US Open qualifying in 2005.

 

Mimosa Hills Golf Club, Morganton NC – This project was completed in the spring of 2003 and involved the very sympathetic restoration of this 1929 Donald Ross design.  The club requested that we as accurately as possible restore their previously untouched classic to its original form.  Mimosa Hills is home to NC Golf Hall of Fame inductee Billy Joe Patton who battled and lost to Ben Hogan in the 1954 Masters Tournament by 1 shot.

 

Grove Park Inn Resort, Asheville NC – This project involved the complete restoration of this 1924 Donald Ross design that had been completely lost over time.  We completely recreated a course along the design philosophy of Donald Ross without any of his original plans or drawings.  The course was awarded Restoration of the Year by Golfweek Magazine in 2002.

 

Cowans Ford Country Club, Lake Norman NC – Classic remodel of all 18 holes including the design of two new holes, new greens, bunkers, tees, and irrigation upgrades.

 

Greensboro Country Club, Greensboro NC – Renovation of this 1911 Donald Ross designed course including new greens, bunkers, tees, fairways, irrigation, cart paths and drainage.

 

GCC (Farm Course) – Golf course renovations 1999

 

Pinewood Country Club, Asheboro NC – We recently completed a complete classic bunker remodel project during the summer of 2004.  Also included in this project was the renovation of 3 greens and the addition of a new short game practice facility.

 

Raintree Country Club, Charlotte NC – Green and Bunker Classic Remodel Project completed in 2000.

 

Oakwood Country Club, Wilkesboro NC – Green, Tee and Bunker Remodel Project 2001

 

Chatmoss Country Club, Martinsville VA – Completed Restoration Master Plan and partial restoration of the course.  This is the most prestigious private club in the Martinsville area and was designed by Ellis Maples in 1963.

 

Forest Oaks Country Club, Greensboro NC – Various golf course renovation projects.