Celebrity citing at Indian Wells
Many people wondered why the Indian Wells Golf Resort decided to go forward with their ambitious renovation plan. It’s not like the course was in bad shape. Golf Digest had just ranked the course as one of the top “Best Places to Play 2004-2005″. You know the old saying: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Clive Clark didn’t just fix the West Course at Indian Wells, he created the Celebrity course, and set the bar high for John Fought who is designing the new course that will go in place of the East course.
Clark was given the West Course property plus 30 more acres, and created a new course that leaves only a few traces of the original. The course utilizes the mountain range views by a “north/south” layout. Clark also designed the coruse to have a feeling of solitude by making sure roads and homes to not intrude, and designing the holes to be somewhat sheltered from one another. If that weren’t enough, a noise abatement wall has been installed as well to drown out the traffic noise coming off of Highway 111.
The Celerity Course also features waterfalls, creeks, and ponds that come into play on holes 4, 5, 6, , and 13-18. These water features are designed to add beauty to the course as well as strategic appeal. The bunkers on the course also place a unique stamp, and have been placed in-play for tactical consideration as well as out-of-play for more visual appeal.
The Clive Clark Celebrity Course is set to open on 11/1/06, and The Golf Resort at Indian Wells will continue their renovation plan by closing the East Course and turning the reigns over to John Fought. The plans also include a new 53,000 square foot Douglas Fredrickson-designed clubhouse, which will follow in 11/07.
Enjoy the new Celebrity Course, book your round today!
