Effingham Golf Club will add another string to a prestigious bow when one of the UK\u2019s largest and
most extensive short-game practice areas opens at the established Surrey venue in May.
Perfectly positioned between the historic clubhouse and first tee, the area \u2013 featuring a 1,250m 2
short game academy green with 12 distinct zones for a greater variety of practice, and a 450m 2
putting green \u2013 will be unveiled this spring after more than a year\u2019s \u2018growing in\u2019 period.
The club commissioned architect James Edwards to design one of his in-demand \u2018short game
academies\u2019, which have received rave reviews across the country. At Effingham, Edwards Design
International has built one of their largest practice areas to date, sculpting the land to reflect the
dynamic downland terrain of the course.
As well as endless opportunities to experiment with putting, pitching, chipping and bunker play, the
area will include two new practice net bays and a state-of-the-art cleaning station for shoes and
trolleys. Construction was carried out by the acclaimed shaper Conor Walsh, while the renowned
Rain Bird irrigation system has also been installed.
Designed by legendary architect Harry Colt in 1927, Effingham\u2019s par-71 course is blessed with unique
views across the iconic London skyline. In 2018, Tom Mackenzie completed an extensive renovation
project across the layout\u2019s bunkers, restoring them in line with Colt\u2019s philosophy.
Richard Anderson, Chair of the Board at Effingham Golf Club, said: \u201cWe\u2019re very excited to open our
new area in a few short months, bringing the calibre of our practice facilities in line with Harry Colt\u2019s
incredible course.
\u201cThe area was conceptualised in response to feedback from our members, and we really envision
this being a place where they can spend hours honing their skills and enjoying themselves.\u201d
Edwards said: \u201cIt is not often in academy design that a one-acre downland space in front of one of
our most celebrated clubs and Georgian clubhouses at a Harry Colt classic presents itself.
\u201cEDI were fortunate to be entrusted by the board of Effingham Golf Club and the members with
\u2018carte blanche\u2019 to produce the latest short game theory and realise the most comprehensive short
game academy in the UK.
\u201cWe are most proud of the seamless, direct member journey from clubhouse to first tee via the new
12-zone academy and putting green, which makes practice the most accessible it has ever been at
Effingham Golf Club.\u201d
Effingham Golf Club boasts almost a century of history in the heart of Surrey, while the Grade II
listed clubhouse dates back to the Georgian era. Extensive investment in recent times has seen the
club recognised by Golf World as one of England\u2019s top 100 golf courses.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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