Two Connecticut golf courses will receive pro-bono consulting from a joint alliance between the U.S. Golf Association and the American Society of Golf Course Architects Foundation.
Simsbury Farms Golf Course in West Simsbury and Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam are among six courses selected nationwide to receive pro-bono consulting visits this year from USGA agronomists and ASGCA-member architects. It’s the first year of the program.
Through the USGA-ASGCA Site Evaluation Program, the agronomists and architects will make recommendations to address the facilities’ needs, improve the playing quality of their courses, enhance the golf experience for their customers and strengthen their connections to their local communities.
Some of the priorities for these facilities include improving the turf quality of greens, determining the best locations for forward tees and creating a more welcoming experience for golfers. The recommendations will range from quick solutions that require few resources to long-term plans that will require more time, money and support to implement.
Simsbury Farms is run by the town of Simsbury. Connecticut National Golf Club is a semi-private golf course.