Tiger Woods has a new venture in his sights with his golf course design firm TGR Design.
The sporting icon and his team are set to create his first mountain course on a ski resort - set to be host to the 'Marcella at Jordanelle Ridge' course. The 18-hole championship venue that Woods is creating will be the first half of a 36-hole golfing facility located in Marcella Club in the Park City-area of US state Utah.
The 15-time major penned the announcement on Twitter : “I’m excited to announce my latest golf course design project at Marcella Club in Park City, Utah! The course will offer engaging play for every ability. My intent is to create a world-class golf experience to pair with Marcella Club’s vision for modern luxury living.”
In a press release, Woods explained the thought process behind his latest venture and the choice of location. “I am fortunate with many design opportunities, but I'm extremely selective in which projects I take on,” it read. “Two key factors for me are being able to work with great partners on great properties. My team has built a superb relationship with our partners on Marcella.
“That said, I am thrilled about the location of this property. The canvas for my course is one of the most dramatic I've ever seen. It has ridgelines with some of the most stunning views in the world, valleys with amazing contours and topography, and groves of trees that allow me to use creativity to bring to life a golf experience that's something special.” ‘Marcella at Jordanelle Ridge’ is the ninth course TGR Design will be creating.
It follows the Bluejack National in Texas, Payne's Valley in Missouri, The Hay at Pebble Beach in California, a full restoration of the South Shore & Jackson Park Golf Course in Illinois, Jack's Bay in the Bahamas, and three courses in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. According to the TGR Design's website, the club will have “unparalleled 360-degree views of the Uinta Mountains, Jordanelle Reservoir, Deer Valley Resort, and the Heber Valley... Marcella Club will have some of the most spectacular views in all of golf.
“The course has been routed to take advantage of the incredible long-range vistas while also incorporating contrasting intimate valleys between the ridges to create a truly unique and memorable golf experience. The course will provide a stern test for low handicap golfers, yet also present a fun, family friendly experience to allow individuals of all skill levels to come together and enjoy the course.”
For the avid golf lovers who would like to have a few rounds on the new course eventually, TGR Design has provided some insight into what they can expect playing it.
“The championship course will feature generous landing areas helping players to keep the ball in play while still challenging players with strategic choices and angles off the tee for the best opportunities to score," they added.
"The greens will vary in size and contouring to reinforce the tee shot strategy, but with green surrounds mowed tight, players missing the green will be able to use their creativity to make interesting recoveries.
“The partnership between Marcella Club and Tiger will be the premier golf experience in the Mountain West resulting in a championship course that will fully take advantage of the stunning Utah setting and be strategically designed to be playable for all.”
