Vero
Beach Golf
The
Harbor Course
When Peter Dye began to plan to
design of the Harbor Course, his objective was to reflect the character
of America's grand courses.
Those such as
his renowned Ryder Cup course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina,
have contributed so much to the honorable legacy of the game.
Many of the
features of this traditions-inspired Grand Harbor course can be
traced to the historic Scottish links style of tiered greens, undulating
fairways, deep pot bunkers, and blind holes. A blend of exotic grasses
in the roughs encourages the use of many clubs and the play of just
as many shots. Adding an old-world flavor to the "look"
of the course are mounds (reminscent of the Scottish dune courses),
wooden walls, and giant landscaped sand bunkers.
The
classic sculpture of the Harbor Course complements the River Course,
creating a distinctive golfing experience for Grand Harbor members.
One that not only represents, but pays homage to, the traditions
of America's grand old golf clubs.
The
River Course
The River Course is a testament to Joe
Lee's special genius for uniting the game of golf with the natural
environment.
Weaving
seamlessly through the salt marshes, along the Intracoastal Waterway
and around the residential islands, it creates a picturesque and
well-balanced layout that respects the native landscape.
Round
after round, the course poses every imaginable challenge to the
seasoned player with a variety of target holes and natural hazards.
Designed with striking water holes, the course requires thoughtful
shot making from start to finish where every club can come into
play.
The
14th hole has become Grand Harbor's signature hole, winning both
national and international recognition. According to John Hopkins
of the London Financial Times, "A run of four holes - the
12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th - are the equal of any four successive
holes anywhere in the U.S."
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