Imagine building 26 golf courses at the height of the golf development bubble, with nine figures in public pension money — in an effort that now loses money year after year. Welcome to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In theory, 12-hole designs should be cheaper to play, build, and maintain. But in the staid industry of golf course development, there’s been no rush to test the theory. The minds behind Sweetens Cove are ready to change that.
“There are a lot more drawbacks to this than there are positives. For my players, I’m just trying to find a way to challenge them to get better, which I think is an important job for a coach.”
“Everyone congratulates you after making it to Final Stage; there are all these text messages, and everybody’s excited for you — but it’s nowhere near being over.”