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NEWS

JMP designed golf courses have been selected as venues for numerous professional golf tournaments over the past 25 years. This past April 2011 was particularly noteworthy as three JMP courses hosted two European Tour Events and one Masters tournament!

The Royale Jakarta Golf Club hosted the Indonesian Masters in April on this spectacular private club which opened in 2008 in Jakarta. The European Tour also held back-to-back events in April on two JMP designed courses. The China Volvo Open was held at the Luxe Hills International Country Club in Chengdu, China. The following week the new Black Stone Exclusive Golf Club outside of Seoul, Korea hosted the Ballantine’s Championship April 28 - May 1. The event will return to Black Stone in 2012 & 2013.

PARTNER NEWS

Brian Costello was selected to judge the 2011 Lido Competition, which is an annual golf design contest co- sponsored by Golf World and the Alister MacKenzie Society. The competition is based on a 1914 magazine design contest won by Dr. MacKenzie with his concept of a par-4 with multiple options of play. The event was held at the MacKenzie designed Claremont Country Club in Oakland, California.

Mark Hollinger was elected to the American Society of Golf Course Architect’s Board of Governors during the 2011 Annual Meeting held in Denver, Colorado. The honor bestowed upon Mark was in recognition of his international experience and his ability to assist the Board with guidance to grow the ASGCA’s position of prominence across the globe.

Robert Moore was a Panelist at the Asia Pacific Golf Summit 2011 recently held in Thailand. Bob was also on hand to accept two awards. JMP received the distinction of being named among the Top Three Golf Course Architects in the Asia-Pacific region. The second commendation, "Best Golf Course in Indonesia", was awarded to Royale Jakarta Golf Club, a recently opened course designed by Mr. Moore.

  RECENT OPENINGS  
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BLACK STONE EXCLUSIVE GOLF CLUB - ICHEON, Icheon, Korea
Awarded “Korea’s Best New Golf Courses 2010-2011” and a “5-Star” ranking by Golf Digest in 2010. The home course for the European Tour’s Ballantine’s Championship for the 2011 through 2013 seasons. This 27-hole high-end private golf club is located about 1 hour from Seoul. Membership values are already near the top of the market based on the highly regarded reputation of the predecessor course in Jeju. Each combination of 9-holes yield a par 72 – 7,300 plus yard test of golf. The course features magnificent ridgeline views, beautifully landscaped creeks & lakes and secluded forest glens.

BLACK STONE GOLF & RESORT - JEJU, Jeju Island, Korea
Awarded “Korea’s Best New Golf Courses 2008-2009” and a “5-Star” ranking by Golf Digest in 2008. The 18-hole private course and the 9-hole resort golf course celebrated its’ Grand Opening in May of 2006 on the beautiful island of Jeju. This was JMP’s first golf project in Korea, and it is the centerpiece of an exclusive golf resort, villa and hotel development. The 27-hole complex offers abundant aesthetic variety including spectacular lava outcrops and caves, mature woodlands, open links-style environments and views of Halla Mountain and the Yellow Sea. Described as a “modern classic” it has achieved the distinction of being one of Korea’s finest golf courses. Recently featured in Golf Digest and Travel + Leisure Magazines.

BRC GRAND HILL INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Jingtan, China
The 18-hole golf course opened in 2009 and forms the centerpiece of this up-scale mixed-use residential golf community. The riverside golf course features numerous waterscapes and colorful landscaping. The town of Jingtan is located near Chengdu, which was recently voted the 2nd most desirable metropolitan community in China for its' "quality of life" characteristics. The course hosted the Asian LPGA Chengdu Championship in 2010.

BANGPRA INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Pattaya,Thailand
With a long and storied past, JMP was commissioned to renovate this 18-hole classic layout located just southeast of Bangkok. The golf course is receiving a major face-lift to maintain its’ status as one of the most popular golf destinations for the international clientele attracted to the region. The 1st phase of renovations has been completed and the course has re-opened to rave reviews.

CALLIPPE PRESERVE GOLF CLUB, Pleasanton, California, USA
This 18-hole, Par 72 layout opened in November of 2005 to rave reviews from the media. Golfweek’s "America’s Best Courses" placed Callippe as 6th Best Public-access course in California closely behind such distinguished tracks as Pebble Beach, Spyglass and Pasatiempo. Golf Digest awarded the course among the “Best New Golf Courses of 2006” in the US. The golf course meanders through expansive rolling grasslands, live oak-studded canyons and dramatic ridgelines. The golf setting is surrounded by 280 acres of preservation open space and features views of the majestic Mt. Diablo. Recognized for Environmental Excellence by achieving designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary".

CHAPEL RIDGE GOLF CLUB, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
This 18-hole championship course is JMP’s first design collaboration with touring pro and Master’s Champion, Fred Couples. The signature course is situated on 700 acres of beautiful rolling countryside near the Chapel Hill, Raleigh/Durham and the Research Triangle area. The golf course is part of a golf/river/residential community developed by Bluegreen Golf, Inc. Opened in the Spring 2006.

CUTTER CREEK GOLF CLUB, North Carolina, USA
Located in the tri-city area of Greenville, Goldsboro and Kinston, this high-end, mixed-use community offers a semi-private 18-hole par 72, 7300 yard golf course. Products include primarily single-family lots, luxury townhouses and patio homes. Recreational amenities include swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness and social club facility. The objective is to create “THE CLUB” in the region. The golf course, which opened in the Fall of 2008, has already been nicknamed “The Beast of the East” by the developers.

DALIAN WEST PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Dalian, China
This “in-town” golf club has become one the most sought after memberships in the region since the opening in 2008. The high-end facility offers 27-holes of world-class golf and luxurious club amenities. The mountain-side setting presents challenging golf, spectacular vistas of the surrounding area including downtown.

DONGZHUANG BEACH GOLF CLUB, Shanghai, China
Located adjacent to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport and along the mouth of the Yangtze River is the new 36-hole Dongzhuang Beach (Shanghai) Golf Club. This golf-only project consists of two 18-hole golf courses. One is a traditional Parkland course featuring lakes, streams and tree lined fairways and colorful landscaping throughout. The second course offers a seaside Links-style course featuring long grasses and unusual undulating landforms.

FAZENDA DA GRAMA GOLF CLUB, Sâo Paulo, Brasil
Located less than 1 hour from Sâo Paulo, this prestigious golf and gated residential community opened for play in early 2006. The private 18-hole, 7,123 yard layout is situated within a natural amphitheater-like setting offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains as well as the challenging golf holes amongst streams, lakes, rock promontories and colorful tropical vegetation. Golf Digest’s “Planet Golf” ranking placed the golf course among the “Top Ten Golf Courses” of Brasil in 2007. Recently featured in Golf Digest, Elite, Golf Life, Caras and Polo International Magazines.

JIAN LAKE SHAOXING GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
Soon after opening, this 18-hole championship golf course was awarded “Best Golf Design and Best New Golf Club for 2005” by China Golf Magazine. The golf & residential community is located around Zhejiang Provinces’ famous and historic Jian Lake tourist spot. The “world-class” Par 72, 7400 yard golf course features numerous scenic and strategically challenging water holes surrounded by beautiful tree masses and colorful landscaping. Selected in the Top Ten (#6) Golf Courses in China by Golf Digest for the past three years.

JIAN LAKE BLUE BAY GOLF CLUB & SEASIDE RESORT, Lingshui, Hainan Island, China
A new 18-hole seaside course situated along the South China Sea offers a par 72, 7,300 yard championship test of links golf. The course features beautiful sugar sand dunes and colorful landscaping. The course respects the traditions of famous Scottish-links while integrating new strategic elements and features. In addition to the oceanfront golf which shall open in January 2012, a Westin Hotel and resort development will provide luxurious accommodations to enhance the island golf experience.

LAS LOMAS GOLF & HABITAT, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
This exclusive 18-hole residential in-city golf club and residential community opened in October of ‘05. The golf course is a Par 71, 6950 yard parkland style golf course with numerous high flashed sand bunkers, extensive colorful landscaping, and captivating water features throughout the golf setting. The putting greens and tees are in superb condition and planted with A-4 creeping bentgrass, while the lush fairways and roughs feature Salam paspalum turf; a first for Mexico.

LUXE HILLS INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
In April of 2011 the course hosted The Volvo China Open (European Tour Event). The Grand Opening for this 18-hole international standard golf course was highlighted by a prestigious honor…voted “Best New Golf Course Design for 2007” by China Golf Magazine. This marked JMP’s third consecutive year to win the award. The golf venue is the focal point of an integrated residential community which features several signature holes with dramatic rock outcroppings. The award-winning development is situated near China’s western “Gateway” city of Chengdu.

LONG ISLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Chang An, Dongguan, China
Originally opening in 1995, the 27-hole golf club has become one of the most popular golf courses in China. As a result of this success, JMP was been brought back to add another 9-holes to bring the total to 36-holes of world-class golf. The golf complex also offers lighting to allow golfers and busy executives the opportunity to play during the evening.

MANILA GOLF CLUB, Manila, Philippines
Awarded the prestigious “International Renovation of the Year – 2009” by GolfInc. Magazine. After an 18 month renovation, Manila Golf Club officially reopened in January 2008. Due to its location in Makati City, the central business district of Manila, the private Club had long enjoyed both tremendous membership demand and membership value, but the quality of the golf course left much to be desired. The renovation involved the total re-contouring of the layout, the relocation of four holes, the creation of a much needed irrigation lake, sand plating of fairway and rough to overcome very poorly drained soils and the complete reconstruction of all golf course features. As a result of the renovation Manila Golf has finally taken its place as one of the finest golf courses in Asia.

MASONBORO COUNTRY CLUB, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
The reconstruction was completed in the Summer of 2008. Formerly known as The Cape Golf Club, the renovation of Masonboro CC encompassed the redesign and reconstruction of all tees, greens and bunkers and fairway contours. State of the art irrigation and drainage systems were also included in the program. The focus of the redesign created a visually dramatic golf course, a strong test of the game, unparalleled playing conditions and a golf club which truly focuses on the avid golfer.

NANHAI PEACH GARDEN GOLF CLUB, Nanhai Peach Garden Resort, Guangdong Province, China
The final 9-holes comprising the South Course and the Clubhouse opened in the Summer of 2006. This completed the 27-hole championship golf facility which is one of the key amenities of the famous Peach Garden Resort near Guangzhou. The golf course complex is part of a 5-star hotel & sports club resort and features 18-holes lighted for night play. The course was awarded by China Golf Magazine as the “Best Golf Design & Best New Golf Course for 2006”.

NORTH RIVER CLUB, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
This semi-private golf club opened in August of 2007 and is the centerpiece of a mixed use neo-traditional community located in the historic waterfront town of Beaufort, North Carolina. The project is located on the site of a former 700 acre farm with minimal topography and required the movement of over 900,000 cubic yards of earth and the planting of 1,500 trees to create a golf course of international standard. North River Club provides an unparalleled venue for quality golf along the “Crystal Coast” of North Carolina.

QINGHE BAY GOLF CLUB – WEST COURSE, Beijing, China
When Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, the region experienced robust development. This spectacular 27-hole facility, designed by JMP, opened to coincide with the Olympics. It is part of an overall 54-hole complex. Extensive and mature landscaping has transformed this environment into a beautiful and welcoming urban forest. Awarded “One of the Top Ten Golf Courses in China” by Golf Magazine in 2009.

ROYALE JAKARTA GOLF CLUB, Jakarta, Indonesia
The founding members of this 27- hole private club, which opened in late 2008, include many of the most successful business leaders in Indonesia. The site, strategically located within the city of Jakarta, provided a wonderful canvas of rolling terrain and specimen trees facilitating the creation of a world-class golf course. This “stand alone” golf course features dramatic “shaping” with long range vistas previously unheard of in the relatively flat topography of inner-city Jakarta. The course was awarded to host the Indonesian Masters in April of 2011.

TANI COUNTRY CLUB, Sacheon, Korea
Located at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, this 27-hole private and 9-hole resort course complex provides the serious golfers with a challenging and picturesque layout featuring numerous creeks and lakes and spectacular monolithic rock outcrops. The stunning clubhouse is designed with traditional Korean dynasty architectural influences offering commanding views of the golf course below.

YANQING SPLENDID HOT SPRINGS RESORT, Yanqing, China
This area, north of Beijing, is renowned for the hot springs but add golf to the regions’ newest attractions. The resort complex offers 27-holes of "splendid" golf set against the base of a mountain range. The Badaling section of the Great Wall of China is the best preserved portion of the wall and is visible from the resort.

 
Blackstone GC - Icheon
   
Blackstone GC - Jeju
   
BRC Grand Hill International GC
Bangpra International GC
Callippie Preserve
Callippe Preserve
Chapel Ridge Golf Club
Cutter Creek Golf Club
Dalian West Park Golf & CC
Dongzhuang Beach Golf Club
Fazenda Da Grama Golf Club
Jian Lake Shaoxing Golf & CC
 
Jian Lake Blue Bay GC & Resort
   
Las Lomas Golf & Habitat
   
Luxe Hills Golf & CC
Long Island Golf Club
 
Manila Golf Club
 
Masonboro Country Club
 
Nanhai Peach Garden GC
 
Qinghe Bay Golf Club
 
Royal Jakarta Golf Club
 
  UNDER CONSTRUCTION  

360º GOLF CLUB, Yeoju, Korea
This new 18-hole high-end public golf course is nearing completion and will be leading the wave of new daily-fee facilities destined to be developed over the next decade in Korea. Golfers will be treated like a “member-for-a-day” and encounter a golf experience that exceeds the expectations of even the most sophisticated and discerning golfer. Sited in forested terrain the golf course meanders through cascading waterfalls and pristine lakes affording spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

THE SANCTUARY at DONG TAN, Chongming Island, Shanghai, China
A new 18-hole golf course integrated into a high-end residential community. The project is one of the first golf developments located in Shanghai’s newest residential development area, named Chongming Island, located in the Yangtze River.

FUZHOU SUMMIT GOLF CLUB, Fuzhou, China
A new 18-hole golf resort conveniently located in the City of Fuzhou within China’s southeastern Fujian Province. The project will feature an upscale residential component surrounding the centerpiece golf course, as well as a full-service clubhouse and hot spring hotel complex. The course is scheduled to be open for play in the summer of 2012.

JIUZHAIGOU SHANGRI LA MOUNTAIN RESORT, Sichuan Province, China
The setting for the 18-hole resort golf course is as the name suggests…Shangri La.Located near the famous “World Culture Heritage” site of Juizhaigou Valley Scenic Spot in western Sichuan Province the course will be open for play in the Fall of 2012. A new Banyan Tree Resort Hotel will overlook the golf course surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of this high mountain alpine plain reminiscent of the Alps.

PADIVALLEY GOLF CLUB, Makassar, Indonesia
This residential / resort development spreads across mountainous foothills and gentle valleys near the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi. The golf course is nearing completion late in 2011. The Project includes residential enclaves, country club, resort hotel, day villas and an 18-hole resort / championship golf course. Although the golf course will primarily cater to membership and resort play, the layout is easily capable of hosting both Asian and ASEAN Tour events. A combination of elevated ridges, panoramic views, rocky stream channels, expansive lakes and strongly defined valleys create a beautiful setting for great golf and an idyllic resort.

POLY GUIYANG GOLF COMMUNITY, Guiyang, China
A new golf and residential community for China’s south central provincial Capital City of Guiyang. The course has been carefully routed through a beautiful valley and rolling hillside terrain. Completion is anticipated in late 2012.

360º Golf Club
 
The Sanctuary at Dong Tan
 
Jiuzhaigou Shangri La Mtn. Resort
Padivalley Golf Club
 
  CURRENTLY ON THE BOARDS  
     

HAINAN LUXE SEAS GOLF RESORT, Hainan Island, China
This landmark project will be the centerpiece of a vacation development located near Shimei Bay. Components include an 18-hole resort golf course & 2nd home community. In addition to dramatic ocean views, the golf course will feature colorful tropical landscaping throughout the hillside terrain an expansive internal lake system.

LA REINE COUNTRY CLUB, Gapyeong, Korea
Design is underway for this 18-hole private golf club approximately 1 hour northeast of Seoul. The course is sensitively routed through the forests of pine and oak and will offer a variety of challenging tests of golf. Numerous streams and waterfalls feed into ponds and lakes that are thoughtfully located to add visual and strategic interest. The clubhouse is situated to take advantage of commanding views of the finishing golf holes.

KOTA BARU PARAYHANGAN GOLF CLUB, Bandung, Indonesia
This 18-hole championship golf course is an integral component of Kota Baru Parayhangan, a carefully planned and implemented mixed use development located in Bandung. Spreading over an area of 1,250 hectares, Kota Baru surrounds the upper reaches of Lake Saguling. This “new city” is already home to 2,100 residences, the Mason Pines Hotel, international schools, an architecturally unique mosque, restaurants, a commercial center and an arts colony. The golf course is designed to meander along the edges of Lake Saguling, to flow into the surrounding deeply incised valleys and to provide panoramic views from the mountain flanks that surround the development. Construction is planned for the fall of 2011.

SENAYAN GOLF CLUB, Jakarta, Indonesia
Located in the center of Jakarta, Senayan Golf Club is one of the most historic golf courses in Indonesia. Its proximity to the heart of Indonesia’s center of government and the country’s economic hub provide Senayan with a unique golf market, but the golf course has long lacked the quality golf experience that would attract the elite golfer. The golf course has been deficient in imaginative design, sound infrastructure and well maintained turf. JMP has been commissioned to implement a complete and total renovation of the golf course. The much anticipated conversion of Senayan Golf Club into a “world class” golf course commenced in the second quarter of 2011.

SHINE DALE GOLF CLUB, Gangwon Province, Korea
Forests of pine and hardwood combined with breathtaking views will provide the backdrop for this private golf enclave located less than an hour’s drive from Seoul. The 27-hole routing will feature themed 9-hole loops that add depth and unique interest to each 18-hole combination. The castle inspired clubhouse will add another layer of elegance and relaxation amid this beautiful country retreat.

 
Hainan Luxe Seas Golf Resort
 
 
Senayan Golf Club
 
Shine Dale Golf Club
  RELATED LINKS  

American Society of Golf Course Architects

American Society of Landscape Architects

United States Golf Association

Northern California Golf Association

National Golf Foundation

Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America

Golf Course Builder Association of America

Golf Course Industry

PGA Tour

Golfdom.com

Golfweek

 
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