World Amateur Handicap Championship Finale Moves to TPC Myrtle Beach Grande Dunes was scheduled to host the finale until the decision was made to conduct a massive renovation. Long one of the area’s most acclaimed layouts, Grand Dunes will close on May 16th and not re-open until September 15th. Architect John Harvey, who worked with Roger Rulewich on the original design and construction of the course in 2001, will lead the renovation project. The greens will be restored to their original size, reclaiming nearly 40,000 square feet of putting surface, that had been lost through the ravages of time. TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass will be installed on the greens, plus every bunker will be renovated with a Capillary Concrete liner installed to eliminate washouts and drastically improve drainage. The clubhouse will also be expanded with the pro shop to grow by 400 feet. An indoor/ outdoor bar will be added, plus the outdoor seating will be greatly expanded. “Grande Dunes is one of Myrtle Beach’s crown jewels, and this renovation project will ensure the Golf is always in season in Myrtle Beach, where the lead-in to the 39th annual Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship is underway, even though the tournament will not be held until September. Early entries are already at 1,400 and will reach over 3,000, assuring once again, that it will remain the world’s largest golf tournament. In a major announcement, organizers have moved the Flight Winners Playoff, the climax of five days of competition, from Grande Dunes Golf Club to TPC Myrtle Beach. By Len Ziehm
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