The TDA team, which includes shaper Jason Gold, design associate and construction specialist Kyle Downs, and builder Landscapes Unlimited will restore all tees, greens and bunkers and introduce a new Bermudagrass called NorthBridge that will be used over the entire course with the exception of the greens which will have Bentgrass.
“Northwood is a great club with one of the best and most historic golf courses in Texas,” said Tripp Davis. “Our approach will be to restore the original character found in Mr. Diddel’s greens, rebuild the bunkers to reflect Diddel’s style, and reposition bunkers and tees to be more strategically relevant for today’s game.”
Davis and his crew also will rebuild the practice facilities and design a new four hole “Short Course” to broaden the playing options, especially for junior golfers. In addition, creeks on the property will be restored, and a new irrigation lake will be built to help the club recapture more water.
“Restoring a U.S. Open championship course is a high profile opportunity for both our club’s members and the architect,” said Northwood Club President Chris Harris. “We have worked with Tripp Davis for many years preparing to return the Northwood course to the classic layout that tested Julius Boros and Ben Hogan more than 60 years ago.”
For more information about Tripp Davis and Associates, visit the website at www.tdagolf.net or call 405-447-5259.
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