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LETTER FROM ATLANTA
Memo From Helensburgh
Northwest Ireland
by Helicopter
New Grand Touring
For 2004
Kingsbarns Update
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Kingsbarns Update
 Kingbarns
Golf Links, a PerryGolf client favorite, continues
to receive accolades and awards. It recently debuted
at the No. 13 spot on Golf World UK's Top 100 Courses
of the British Isles, and was awarded the 2002 'Most
Outstanding Golf Course' by the Scottish Incoming
Golf Tour Operators Association. One reason it continues
to grow its reputation is the desire of the management
to continually improve their product and not rest
on their laurels. Last year, The Advisor reported
the improvements to the ninth green complex as a response
to clients comments, The Advisor has just returned
from St. Andrews and can say that the improvements
made over last winter will again meet with client
approval.
For those who have played Kingsbarns
in the past, below is a recap of the Winter 2002 renovation
work you'll recognize, and for those who have yet
to play, the changes made are in keeping with the
goal of providing a true quality links experience
and the character of the existing course.
- Re-shaped 7th green site
and surround. The right-to-left slope was softened
making the green more receptive. The left hollow
was raised, increased in size, and generally made
less gathering in nature.
- Introduced a new bunker on
the right side of the 11th fairway, helping to frame
the hole from the tee more effectively; also revetted
the bunkers on the left side of the fairway.
- Revetted all the main bunkers
on the 17th hole.
- Lowered the back-middle
portion of the 18th green, making certain putts
more manageable; also widened and revetted the existing
bunker at the back of the green, making it a more
significant feature.
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