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D J Russell (RAW Golf Design)

2008 saw the second phase of our course redesign work being carried out by Paul Murphy and his staff. We changed the surface on the 12th green in 2006 to allow for better drainage and to encourage stronger grasses to thrive. In late 2007-early 2008 we joined forces with David J Russell from RAW Golf Design to set out a re-bunkering programme to bring the course "up to date". At present the 10th, 13th and 15th have seen some bunker work and now the 4th is nearly finished it's makeover as the green has been the cause of some problems for the last couple of years. Although many say it is one of our best par 5's, it will be made even into one of the best par 5's in the country. The work is well under way now with the famous Gelly burn being re-routed slightly and a drainage pond being put in short right of the new green.

Downfield is holding up reasonably well after the unseasonally heavy rain. It is in good condition, with the greens running well and the the fairways very well defined. As you can imagine it has been a tough task in keeping the rough management programme on track, but although it has got pretty thick in places, the speed of play has been good all season.

Comments

Kenny

"Just to say thanks again to you and the members for hosting the SPGA qualifying yesterday and Wednesday. It has been a few years since I had played Downfield and I was certainly not disappointed. I thought the golf course was in fabulous condition and the greens were some of the best surfaces I have putted on in a long time. I think even more credit is due, given the very dry spell we have had recently with virtually no rain. Quite a few courses are struggling due to these conditions, however, this was in no way evident at Downfield. Your greens staff are a credit to you and thanks also to you and your team for being such welcoming hosts.

I look forward to returning in the future."

Alan Tait
Director of Golf, Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore Highland Resort.

          The new bridge at the 11th hole                                                  12th green after reconstruction in 2006