River Place Country Club is upgrading its golf course with $750,000 worth of new greens and bunker improvements, this on the heels of a $2 million clubhouse renovation which included the new 19th Hole bar.
“We are ecstatic about the response from the community and our members to our recent clubhouse renovations. It is the enthusiasm and support of our members which enabled us to make the commitment to this upgrade to our golf course,” said Steven Held, CEO and president of the Dominion Golf Group, owners and operators of RPCC.
Austin’s own Tom Kite, current Champions Tour professional and World Golf Hall of Fame member, designed the course with help from renown local golf course architect, Roy Bechtol. Both Kite and Bechtol recently visited the course and have been consulted on upcoming improvements.
“Having new greens and bunkers to complement the great conditions of our fairways, and our fun, scenic layout, will help make River Place the club that Tom Kite and Roy Bechtol always envisioned,” Held said.
RPCC is replacing the turf on all 20 greens including 18 on-course greens and two practice greens, with the ultra-dwarf hybrid, TifEagle. It will also expand the size of each green.