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Ocean Point Golf Course Renovation
Dear Members,
We are excited to announce substantial renovation plans for the Ocean Point golf course. This multi-million-dollar project is scheduled to begin this June.
The renovation plans were completed by the world-renowned Dye Designs Group (DDG), including Cynthia Dye who is following in the footsteps of her late uncle and distinguished golf course architect, Pete Dye, as well as her father, Roy Anderson Dye. The firm also includes Cynthia’s son Matthew McGarey, who has over 20 years of golf course design and construction experience. The mother and son duo are both personally engaged in the Ocean Point project. Since 1922, the Dye family of golf course architects has designed, built, and renovated more than 250 golf courses worldwide.
The renovations will modernize the classic Ocean Point layout to elevate the overall playing experience while also paying tribute to the course’s original designer, George Cobb Sr. DDG reviewed original Cobb design plans from multiple courses to gain inspiration for the Ocean Point project.
As you likely know, the late George Cobb Sr. was known for his work particularly shaping many courses in the Carolinas, earning him a spot in the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Among his most notable achievements is the nine-hole Par 3 course at Augusta National, designed in 1958.
To maximize the natural coastal beauty of the course and create an interesting design element, over 200,000 square feet of grass will be converted to sand-based waste areas. This is a common Cobb design element and a feature that has been used to elevate the aesthetic of several premier Lowcountry courses.
Bunkers on all 18 holes will undergo substantial reconstruction, with many being completely reshaped. The DDG plans also include replacing most of the cement cart paths with crushed limestone that ties into the natural elements of the area and will add to the coastal charm of the course, as well as the leveling of several tee boxes.
The project also includes the purchase of several new state-of-the-art course maintenance equipment units and a refresh of the Ocean Point clubhouse interior.
The project is expected to begin this June and to be completed in early September. Regular updates will be provided to members as the project progresses. The plan is to keep nine holes at Ocean Point open for play during the first phase of the project. The Ocean Creek golf course will remain fully operational during the renovation period.
This endeavor is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your overall member experience. Over the past year, have invested millions to repair, update, and improve many areas of the Club and Resort. Much more is forthcoming.
As a reminder, please join us on Sunday, April 21 at the Fripp Island Community Center for an important Member meeting. Ownership will provide an overall Resort update including the status of capital improvement plans and exciting next steps, including this exciting renovation of Ocean Point.
We look forward to seeing you all there,
John Scappatura
Chief Operating Officer
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
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