Gary Player - The Legend

Members Enjoy Sneak Preview of the Aerie in Naples, Florida

Dec 31, 2006 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design

Gary Player was given one main directive in his design of the new 72-par Aerie championship golf course at The Club at TwinEagles: Create a user-friendly course that complements, but differs, from the Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-designed Talon.

That mission has been accomplished, living up to the promises with the panache one would expect from the Grand Slam winner, and one of the game’s greatest designers. With its low profile design, proliferation of waste bunkers and varied green sizes, the Aerie, which members have been testing out since its soft opening in late December, gives players a completely different golf experience.

Members will notice the varying green sizes, which will call for a wider range of short game skills. There has also been talk of the large waste areas and how the course plays easier than it looks. Although the sand areas can be intimidating, the sand is firm so you can hit any club, including putter, to get out. To provide options off the tee, the fairways are generous and the greens subtle. But don’t mistake its user friendliness with ease. Four sets of tees - from 5,210 to 7,428 yards - create a challenge for any skill level.

Gary Player will attend the grand opening of The Aerie in February, 2007.

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