DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL developed an energy efficient and environmentally sustainable water system that supports both championship courses for the future . The client ’ s creative approach and standard of excellence has enabled us to bring the best of our industry experience to this project . This is a very special project and one of the great highlights in my career .”
Robert Maxfield , Chief Executive Officer , Professional Golfers ’ Association , said : “ This could be one of the last great modern links to be built in Scotland .”
Trump has already built and established one of the greatest modern links , in Aberdeenshire , and is set to deliver perhaps the most spectacular 36 holes in golf . Every golf facility The Trump Organization build ’ s is worldclass and this could be their finest hour .
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Utilising wetlands , ponds and water harvested from across the site , an innovative environmentally-friendly freshwater and drainage system has been engineered to provide long-term sustainable irrigation for all 36-holes .
More than 1 million sprigs of native marram grass have been planted and 6 tons of marram seeds harvested across the new course . Over 10 hectares of natural vegetation has been successfully translocated allowing indigenous plant habitats to thrive and expand , with many new wildlife habitats emerging within the new wetlands and dune-slack areas .
This course is an absolute gift to the game of golf , and I am pleased the course will be accessible and open to all .”
ABOUT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL , SCOTLAND : Trump International , Scotland is a multi-award-winning championship links golf destination situated along the dramatic North-east coast of Scotland . Ranked amongst the greatest links courses in the world , the property has gained international recognition as one of the most enthralling and picturesque modern courses in golf .
The course is an exemplar for the successful translocation of indigenous grasses , vegetation and habitats resulting in two world-class links courses that blend effortlessly into the natural topographical features of the site and wider landscape .
Clare Barber , Principal Director , Fairhurst - Project Engineers , said : “ Given the outstanding ecological and geomorphological setting of the site , our priority has been to provide engineering solutions which do not just meet the minimum standards , but enhance the natural landscape , with a particular focus on the water environment and biodiversity . Working with academic experts in the field , we have achieved engineering and course morphology designs which not only respect but complement the existing landform , taking account of ongoing natural processes .
Bringing our experience gained from the construction of the existing course and working closely with the Client and project team , we have provided sustainable and robust engineering solutions to overcome the challenges faced with working in such an important environment . We are delighted with what has been achieved and the end result has exceeded all expectations .”
Principal golf contractor , Esie O ’ Mahoney , Golflink Evolve , said : “ Over my thirty years ’ experience in the industry , this is by far the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable golf project we have ever worked on . This course has been built with the upmost respect for the environment . We have harvested and sourced almost all of the materials from the land itself and
THE NEW COURSE Spanning hundreds of acres of beautiful rugged coastal terrain , the new links boasts panoramic North Sea views and unparalleled topography . Featuring the world ’ s largest natural bunker , cavernous sandy hollows , mountainous sand dunes and infinity greens , the course promises to challenge and excite golfers of every level of ability . With a minimum of five or more tees on each hole , players will be offered an exceptional test of golf and unrivalled experience . From heather-clad wetlands to devilish sandy-scrapes , meandering ancient burns to jawdropping conical sand dunes and elevated tees atop windswept golden dunes , golfers will be enticed over pristine playing surfaces on a journey that rises and falls within the majestic North Sea dunes-scape .
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