GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS ON SMGD COURSES:
At Close House – Colt Course. Sept 2017. A prestigious European Tour Championship hosted by Lee Westwood.
Broadcast worldwide from Royal Wellington Golf Club, NZ. October 2017. WOW!
The legacy continues.
Co-hosted at the award-winning Millbrook Resort near Queenstown, NZ. 2014 – 2023.
Close House
Colt Course
| Location | Newcastle, England |
| Year Started | 2005. Construction began in April 2009. |
| Status | Course opened in May, 2011 |
| Project Brief | New Championship 18-hole ‘Colt’ course and Practice Facility. |
| Notes | Lee Westwood now represents the Resort. |
Photos
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Close House |
Clubhouse from 18th green |
Clubhouse |
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Lee Westwood tees off |
Westwood – 1st Hole |
3rd hole during construction |
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5th Hole |
6th Hole. View from tee |
6th Hole approach |
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Bunkers on the 7th |
8th Hole |
8th Hole |
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Scott points to the 8th hole |
9th Hole, Par 3 |
12th Hole, Par 3 |
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13th Hole |
13th Hole |
13th Hole, fairway |
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13th, bunkers |
14th Hole |
15th Green |
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Approach to 17th Green |
18th Green |
18th Hole approach |
Plans
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Aerial Photo |
Drainage Concept Plan |
Earthworks Balance Plan |
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Earthworks Concept Plan |
Grading Plan |
9th Hole Drainage Plan |
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9th Hole Green Area Plan |
9th Hole Putting Surface Plan |
Master Plan |
AWARDS
Winner
Excellence in Compliance Award
Royal Wellington Golf Club
Scott awarded by GEO as a Sustainable Golf Champion
PUBLICATIONS
St Andrews
The Evolution of the Old Course
by Scott Macpherson
Golf's Royal Clubs
by Scott Macpherson
TESTIMONIALS
"RWGC set out to build the best club golf course in New Zealand and to be one that golfers from all around the world will travel to play. We are confident that ambition is being realized."
Peter Cutfield, Chairman, Royal Wellington Golf Club, NZ