Jeff Howes Golf Design

Ireland – Bunclody G&FC Wins Presitigous Golfers Guide to Ireland Award

jeffhowes — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Hole 9 - Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club

Bunclody G&FC has been awarded “Ireland’s Best Hidden Gem” for 2012 by the Golfers Guide to Ireland.

Check out this Jeff Howes Golf Design layout at www.bunclodygfc.ie

China Golf Show 2012 – Beijing

jeffhowes — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:43:32 +0000

This will be Jeff Howes Golf Design 3rd consecutive visit to the China Golf Show endorsing the company’s continued presence in the region.

Again taking 2 booths measuring (18m2) the firm will be showing its’ wares at the China National Convention Centre, Beijing form March 16th to the 18th.

We would be delighted to see you there – our booth numbers are B139/140 and should you visit us on March 17th, Ireland’s National Day – St. Patrick’s Day you will see a very small corner of China decorated with a subtle hint of Ireland!

The Late Geoffrey Cornish – Honorary Member EIGCA

jeffhowes — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:58:18 +0000

Dr. Geoffrey Cornish - ASGCA & EIGCA

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of EIGCA (European Institute of Golf Course Architects) Honorary Member, Geoffrey Cornish. An obituary can be found on the Institute’s website at http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA82382.ink.

Jeff Howes had the pleasure of been taught by the legendary Geoffrey Cornish at the University of Massachussetts in the mid-80′s and our thoughts are with his family at this time.

CHINA – Liu Jiang International Golf Club – Update #1

jeffhowes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:41:42 +0000

Work has already commenced on the East Course (the first 18 holes of a 36 hole project) designed by Jeff Howes Golf Design. This latest venture based in the south western city of Liuzhou, Guanghxi Province is to be called Liu Jiang International Golf Club.

1oth Tee - East Course - Liu Jiang International Golf Club

The project named after the majestic, wide & slow flowing River Liu not only meanders around the city of Liuzhou itself but it also forms the northern and eastern boundary of the East Course – Jiang being the Chinese word for river.

In all some 7 holes of the East Course will strongly feature the river as part of their strategy.

To date earthworks have commenced on holes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15& 16 and all holes have been cleared.

Fine shaping is expected to commence after Chinese New Year which starts on January 23rd and which lasts until February 1st.

Image below shows Jeff Howes onsite with his co-ordinator Ms. Ruby Wang other images show extent of progress to date.

Jeff Howes and On-site Co-ordinator Ms. Ruby Wang

AUSTRIA – Golf Club Fohrenwald: Alterations to the 13th Hole

jeffhowes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:59 +0000

Last November saw works carried out on the 13th hole at Golf Club Fohrenwald home to the Austrian Ladies Open for the past number of years.

: Newly redesigned & freshly sodded 13th Green – Golf Club Fohrenwald, Winer Neustadt, Austria.

This alteration is part of the continuing implementation of the MasterPlan Jeff Howes Golf Design drafted for the Club. Since its conception the MasterPlan improvements have resulted in the creation of 5 entirely new holes, the redesign of a further 4 greens, the introduction of fairway bunker complexes and a large lake which doubles as an irrigation reservoir.

When it opens for play in May 2012 we are confident the club members and the members of the LET (Ladies European Tour) will be very pleased with the results of the newly revamped 13th hole.

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year

jeffhowes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:09:38 +0000

Jeff Howes Golf Design would like to wish all our Clients, Suppliers & Friends across the globe a very Happy & Propserous Chinese Lunar New Year.

This year the is the “Year of the Dragon” and it is a considered by the Chineses as a very good year to have a child as the Dragon in Chinese culture signifies Power, Strength, Wealth & Success. We here at, Jeff Howes Golf Design, see this as a very good omen as our 1st golf course in China, “Liu Jiang International Golf Club” is due to open for play this year and we are sure that it will be a tremendous success.

2012 – Irish Open

jeffhowes — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:52:41 +0000

Jeff Howes Golf Design are delighted with the news that The 2012 Irish Open is to be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.

It is great to see this European Tour event return to a “Links” course for which Ireland is known the world over for!

Credit is due to all involved particularly all the Irish players on tour who supported the move north.

Cannot wait to see this classic Colt course on TV – we hope the R&A strive to acheive the 2006 Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) appearance – Brown being the new Green!

(Click on the link below to access a video showing Tiger Woods win the 2006 Open Championship at a sun baked & brown Royal Liverpool on a score of 270 for 4 rounds without once hitting a bunker or his driver – Amazing!!!)

http://www.theopen.com/en/History/PreviousOpens.aspx?venue=Royal+Lytham+%26+St+Annes¤teventid=2001&view=venue&eventid=2006058&view=venue#ooid=c4N21mMjoJ7BnASGbIDrISHnbv17xe5c

Galway Golf Club – Salthill, Galway, IRELAND

jeffhowes — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:58:55 +0000

Work on the improved Practice Facilities at Galway Golf Club have been completed successfully by DAR Golf Construction Ltd to the satisfaction of the Club and the architect Jeff Howes. This complex of 3 pitching greens and new practice putting green will allow greater numbers to practice the short game at any one time and through clever design offers the player a wide variety of lies to practice lob, pitch & run, approach wedge and chip shots.

CHINA – Update on Latest JEFF HOWES GOLF DESIGN Project

jeffhowes — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:27:58 +0000

JEFF HOWES GOLF DESIGN are very pleased to announce the signing of a contract to design a 36 hole golf resort located in Liuzhou, Guanghxi Province in south west China. The project is part of a mix-use development by a local propety developer and is located in and around the Bifurong Recreational Area on the banks of the impressive Liu Jiang River.

Check back for more updates!

Enniscorthy Golf Club – Wexford, IRELAND

jeffhowes — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:50:48 +0000

JEFF HOWES GOLF DESIGN have just completed the redesign of the 15th green at Enniscorthy Golf Club. This renovation is part of the continuing implementation of the MasterPlan we drafted for the club a number of years back and follows on from the two new holes (12 & 13) we designed in 2006.