![]() There’s going to be a lot of energy around the new clubhouse. Absolutely anyone can enjoy the feeling of trundling a golf ball towards a hole. These types of facilities are a tried and tested entry point to the game. “We’ll move the clubhouse over to Hazeltine Boulevard and build a Himalayas-style putting course inspired by the public putting greens in my hometown, North Berwick. “Our design retains the current par of 30 but features ten all-new golf holes,” said Warren. ![]() ![]() The plan is to break ground in April 2020 and reopen the course in summer 2021.Įlite adaptive golfer Caroline Mohr will work with Artisan Golf Design to ensure that playing features on the new Par 30 are fun and safe for golfers with disabilities. Through stakeholder engagement it became clear that the project’s goals should also embrace sustainability and accessibility.” The project has reached 75 per cent of its funding target, with 50 per cent of a US$1.5 million budget being contributed by the city. Warren said: “After fifty years of service the Par 30 needs investment. We’re proud of this heritage but our day-to-day focus is on serving the widest cross-section of golfers that we can.” Chaska Town Course co-hosted the US Amateur in 2006 and will do so again in 2024. “Hazeltine National has hosted the Ryder Cup, the US Open and the Women’s PGA. “Tournament golf is part of Chaska’s identity,” said Kellin. John Kellin, head golf professional of Chaska Town Course, is representing the city on the project team. ![]() The project is a partnership between Chaska and local non-profit Learning Links. The city of Chaska in Minnesota has approved plans from Artisan Golf Design - a firm led by Benjamin Warren - for the redesign of Chaska Par 30, a municipal short course originally laid out by Robert Trent Jones that neighbours Hazeltine National. ![]()
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