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<\/p>\nArchitect Brian Silva has completed a comprehensive renovation of Old Westbury Golf & Country Club in New York. He rebuilt all 27 greens on the course plus the practice green, as well as executing an extensive list of other upgrades to the club on Long Island some 25 miles east of New York City.<\/p>\n
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All 27 holes of Old Westbury Golf and Country Club on Long Island in New York were renovated by Brian Silva.<\/p>\n
The private Old Westbury course was originally designed by William Mitchell and opened in 1962. Its three nines \u2013 Woods, Bluegrass and Overlook \u2013 featured push-up greens, many of which had minimal drainage. The greens were also severely sloped, limiting hole locations on surfaces with modern putting speeds. Silva rebuilt each green to USGA specifications, and the greens are now at fairway height instead of being pushed up. The putting surfaces were covered with 007XL bent grass, which was developed by Dr. Richard Hurley, formerly of Rutgers University.<\/p>\n
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Silva also rebuilt all the tees and bunkers including the Better Billy Bunker system, and he reduced the total number of bunkers from more than 100 to nearer 70. He tweaked some fairways to create more interest and variety, and some areas of greenside rough were replaced with fairway heights for chipping areas. A new irrigation system including 30 miles of pipes and other upgrades also was installed. Silva \u2013 working with\u00a0course superintendent Tom McAvoy and main contractor NMP Golf Construction\u00a0along with a host of subcontractors \u2013 managed to complete the entire construction job in three months while coming in $2 million under budget.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis renovation presented an opportunity to improve fundamental infrastructure and strengthen the strategic character of the golf course without losing the spirit of the original design,\u201d Silva said in a media release announcing completion of the project. \u201cThe result is a course that should perform better, play better and serve the membership exceptionally well for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Silva said the renovated course delivers flexibility in course setup and gives members more shotmaking options. The new surfaces and supporting infrastructure systems allow the club to improve conditioning throughout the golf season.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur objective was to create a more playable and strategic golf course while preserving the championship quality and character that have long defined Old Westbury,\u201d Mark Rosen, the club\u2019s board president, said in the media release. \u201cWith this renovation now complete, our members can enjoy a golf experience that reflects both the traditions of the club and the standards expected of a premier modern facility.\u201d<\/p>\n
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