Tripp Davis continues to be one of the more in-demand golf course architects working today. Among his newer projects is The Rose, an invitation-only private golf club located just 10 minutes from downtown Athens, GA. Construction on The Rose, set on 588 acres of natural rolling topography and incredible long views, will begin this summer.
“The vision is to create a strategically interesting and varied golf course over firm and fast conditions, while taking advantage of the amazing long views,” Davis said. “Beautiful native grasses and great bunkering will frame shots over the rolling landscape, creating a visually stunning golf course. We wanted a site to give us unique landforms to work with and be able to support having those elements.”
The first time Nick and Dimitri brought me on this site, I was in awe of the beauty of the long views and rolling hillsides. And the soils and topography will promote the firm and fast playing conditions. It’s perfect.”
The Rose is the brainchld of Nick Cassini, a two-time All-American golfer, member of the 2001 Walker Cup team and an inductee into The University of Georgia’s Circle of Honor, and his brother, Dimitri. The Cassinis, together with past Masters Champion Bubba Watson, and PGA Tour winners Brendon Todd and Chris Kirk, are included in a group that comprises the Founding Members of the club.
“With this group of Founding Members, The Rose is set to elevate Georgia’s golf legacy and establish itself as one of the prominent clubs in the Southeast,” Dimitri Cassini said.
Added Watson: “I’m excited that Tripp Davis has been picked to design The Rose. I met Tripp on a recent visit to The Rose property and he shared a vision for blending tradition and modern design using the natural landscape that sounded incredible. I believe Tripp is the right person to help us build a course that is special and unique.”
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