Get a look at Tiger Woods’ first U.S. golf course design
While Tiger Woods is struggling on the golf course, his golf-course design business is booming. His first course opened last year in Mexico, and he has jobs in China and the United Arab Emirates.
On top of that, Woods’ first design in the U.S. is also set to open in November. Bluejack National, which will be part of a private luxury development near Houston, is in the final stages of construction. The front nine is seeded and sodded, with the back nine about to go through the process. Tweaks are being made to the final two holes on the course, but the design is pretty much set in stone.
Woods talked about the course and the philosophy behind the design in a new tour of the property. The Augusta National influence on this design is clear, with Woods aiming to create a playable course with a variety of options. Woods hopes the property owners will keep the course firm and fast from tee to green, but hopes to give players enough opportunities around the greens to save pars.
It looks like a fun course, but, unfortunately, unless you have a boatload of money or know someone in Houston who does, it won’t be on your must-play list.
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