Black Mountain Golf Club

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The Black Mountain golf course is located in a valley within touching
distance of the "Black Mountains", which are so named because of the large
rocks set into the mountains. These settings provide a beautiful backdrop to
many of the holes.
The aim of the designer was to create a golf course that looks as natural
as possible and maintains many of the features of the site.
The most important features are the natural creeks that run throughout
the course and the natural rocks that have been used as design features on
many of the holes.
As many of the original trees as possible have been kept and many new
trees have been planted to frame the holes.
Very important in the design concept, was to create a course that could
be a test for the top golfers in the world but also very playable and
enjoyable to the average golfer.
All the holes provide the golfer with a safe route, but for the more
adventurous player there is a higher risk option with a potential greater
reward.
The design offers generous fairways for the shorter hitter but becoming
narrower for the longer hitter. The greens are large with many pin
positions, with different degrees of difficulty, and the course is well
protected by sculptured bunkers.
Much thought went into the choice of grass, and it was decided to use
seashore paspalum for the tees, fairways and rough. This grass gives a great
playing surface and a beautiful emerald green color. It was decided to use
tifeagle bermuda grass on the greens. This hybrid bermuda grass is now
recognized as the best putting surface in tropical areas.
- Designer: Phil Ryan (Pacific Coast Design)
- Opened: 2007
- Holes: 18 Par: 72
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About Black Mountain Golf Club
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