When I first glimpsed the landscape where The Angus will take shape, I couldn't help but feel I was somewhere Mother Nature intended for golf. It was a responsibility to deliver a project in Scotland, the Home of Golf. However, I am delighted with progress and believe The Angus will compare well with the best in Scotland, with the potential to become one of the finest golf courses in the world.
Working with Graeme Webster, The Angus design takes inspiration from its famous neighbouring links of Carnoustie and St Andrews.
Although a modern design, we aimed to capture all that is loved and appreciated by golfers worldwide, of traditional classic courses.
Routed in harmony with the surrounding hillsides, its verdant turf, undulating fairways, and beautifully sculpted greens provide a strategic challenge to golfers of all abilities. Multiple tees allow for numerous angles of play and choice of course distance whilst meandering creeks and extensive lakes provide drama and heroic potential to many holes.
Contouring of fairways and green surrounds work in perfect harmony with the designed mowing patterns, ensuring that firm, tightly mown and dense turf encourage skilled and imaginative shot making and recovery. These smoothly shaped hollows gather the ball into challenging, low areas of approaches and aprons, emulating the great links, in addition, the contours maximise the drainage efficiency of the course and ensure rapid recovery from heavy rain.
Framed by indigenous trees, wild grasses and bushes, and commanding spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, the golfer is sure to feel both inspired and challenged.
For further information:
E. alan@reference-point.co.uk
W. www.the-angus.co.uk
T. 07823 773 708
I launched the Foundation in 2002 with a view to giving something back to the game which has been so good to me...
Course design is a great passion of mine and I am proud to be involved in some truly amazing projects. I hope I can leave my mark.
