Transformations
Not all renovations are created equal. Ours begin with researching the origins of a golf course and then studying the land to determine both its attributes and challenges. As the plans begin to form, the process is guided by historical considerations, logistical opportunity and feasible solutions.
The results of our creativity range from subtle to astonishing.
Considered a reverent restorer of classic courses, Bergin Golf Designs takes pride in honoring the roots of our projects while bringing them current with today’s technology, environmental stewardship, and best maintenance practices.
Enjoy the selected before and after photos below as they offer a glimpse of the variety of our transformations and the existing conditions with which we worked. Click on an image and then slide your cursor across the pop-up to see the make-over.
Druid Hills Golf Club #8
• Atlanta, Georgia
• www.dhgc.org
The bunker count on the 8th hole at Druid Hills Golf Club was reduced from five to three. Collar blends were improved and more short game options are possible. New tees stretched the hole from the championship tees and reduced the forced carry from the most forward tees.
Druid Hills Golf Club #8
Atlanta, Georgia
CC Sapphire Valley #18
• Cashiers, North Carolina
• www.ccsapphirevalley.org
Truly a hidden gem, Sapphire Valley experienced a mechanical makeover! Extensive drainage and bunkers that consistently perform have allowed this course to offer pristine conditions to their membership on a daily basis.
CC Sapphire Valley #18
Cashiers, North Carolina
Pinetree CC #14
• Kennesaw, GA
• www.pinetreecc.org
The last of three fun and exciting short par fours at Pinetree CC, the 14th is a birdie hole with teeth. By angling the devilishly contoured green from right to left, hole location and fairway positioning becomes paramount.
Pinetree CC #14
Kennesaw, Georgia
Chattanooga G & CC #17
• Chattanooga, Tennessee
• www.chattanoogagcc.org
An historic logging pit fronts the green on this short uphill par four. At only 325 yards from the championship tees, club selection options from the tee are numerous and often are determined by hole location.
Chattanooga G & CC #17
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Santa Rosa Beach #16
• Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
• www.santarosaclub.com
The par three 16th is a prime example of the changes found throughout Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, especially on the back nine.
Santa Rosa Beach #16
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Oaks Country Club #13
• Tulsa, OK
• www.oakscountryclub.com
Selected by Golf Digest as the 4th Best Remodel in the U.S. for 2015, the 13th is a testament to the work that was accomplished. At almost 480 yards, the longest par four on the course also has the widest fairway. On numerous holes, the cart paths were shifted off the edges of the fairways to have less visual impact as shown here.