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Construction Resumes On The Player Signature Designed Course At The Cliffs At Mountain Park

Jun 30, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignReal Estate Services   Share

On June 6th Gary Player and Jim Anthony, CEO of The Cliffs Communities, hosted a cocktail reception for 250 home owners and guests to celebrate the “re-launch” of the Gary Player Signature designed Cliffs at Mountain Park golf course. 

After an extensive negotiating process with local environmental groups, construction of the Gary Player designed Cliffs at Mountain Park golf course has been re-launched.  The project had been halted for over a year and a half, during which time adjustments to the course were made to address concerns raised in relation to the Saluda River that runs through the property. 

The first step in the redesign of the course layout was to acquire additional land needed to create flexibility in the routing plan.  The extra land will provide more space for local flora, fauna, trees and grasses to flourish.  Additionally, careful attention was paid to water usage, not relying on the river for irrigation needs, and the reduction of pesticides and fertilizers. 

“Our concept is to make the fairways firmer, not use as much water, not use as much fertilizer, and take full advantage of the natural characteristics of the land.” said Gary Player.  “We are also paying close attention to maintenance costs.  Maintenance costs have jumped significantly over the past few years and are taking a real bite out of the operating budget for golf courses all over the world.  We are using more organic material and implementing eco-friendly design practices in all of our design projects, and here at The Cliffs at Mountain Park is no exception.  The land here is so beautiful we want to build a course that adds to its natural beauty” added Player. 

In addition to agreeing to the redesign Jim Anthony has pledged to support a fund to pay for watershed restoration after construction and a site for public access to the river for boating and fishing.

“There are all little trials and tribulations,” Player said. “But it’s turned out a win-win for everybody.”

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