Rye Golf Club

RENOVATIONS

Project Info

Rye Golf Club

City of Rye, New York

www.ryegolfclub.com

This 18 hole City-owned club hired Lohmann Quitno in 2015 to rectify drainage and wear issues on their greens. Many of the greens were original to the 1920s Devereux Emmet design, and suffered from lack of drainage given their push up style. The club also sought to add practice facilities to enhance member draw, but with 18-holes of golf on less than 100 acres, the club property has always been short on practice options. To rectify this problem, Lohmann rearranged the teeing area of the 16th hole and developed a new tee complex that doubles as a range and lesson area. The new tee is large enough to accommodate group lessons (up to 20) and junior golf programs, while still blending seemlessly into the context of the 16th hole.

To complement the new range setup, Lohmann also developed a 12,000 square foot putting and chipping complex on an unused triangle of land near the pool. The new facility is loved by the members, who can hone their short game skills, and also by pool users who enjoy it as an 18-hole putting course.

Original architect: Devereux Emmet

Testimonials

“Comments about the renovation at Westmoor have been overwhelmingly positive and many in the community, who are not members, have expressed their desire to be invited to play. We cannot thank Bob and Todd enough for maintaining their patience for so many years. I am pleased that our companies have such a mutually beneficial relationship and together we have persevered through some difficult challenges to create an outstanding golf facility.”

Joseph C. Coan, CCM
Chief Operating Officer, Westmoor Country Club

"As Golf Course Superintendent at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, it has been my pleasure to be involved in two major projects with Bob and Todd, both completed on time and at budget. The Lohmann Quitno team is wonderful to work with, and our membership is very pleased with the results. In fact, our membership has grown since the completion of the projects and the excitement has them continuously asking me: ‘What's next?’”

Ronald J. Forks
Golf Course Superintendent, Tippecanoe Lake Country Club

“Like any facility contemplating a project, we had a vision of what we wanted. It takes a talented and focused company to interpret someone else’s vision and provide a product that compliments it exactly. The Lohmann Quitno team has that talent and focus. They provided us with a facility that meets every expectation we laid in front of them and one that we are extremely proud of. The foresight, planning and execution Bob and Todd brought to the table positioned Indian Creek well for many years to come.”

Jim Nedrow GCS
Superintendent, Indian Creek Golf Course

“During the past 25+ years I have worked directly with Bob and Todd at both of our golf facilities on a diverse range of projects. The Lohmann Quitno team has demonstrated a passion and commitment to meeting or exceeding our expectations on each project. They understand the unique challenges that we face at each of our golf facilities and develop solutions that meet player expectations and that are cost effective. They have been a big key to our success!”

Mike Sprouse
Golf Course Superintendent,
Dundee Park District - Randall Oaks and Bonnie Dundee

“Lohmann Quitno and their staff worked very hard to exceed the expectations of our membership resulting in the largest grounds project at Fort Wayne Country Club in recent history. We could not be happier with the leadership provided by Bob and staff for the concept, design and follow through.”

Brian C. Chalifoux
Golf Course Superintendent, Fort Wayne Country Club

“The work that we have accomplished to date has been extremely well received by our members. Our board of directors, golf course superintendent, and I are so happy with our working experience with Todd that we are now preparing to embark on a complete long-term master plan for the entire facility. We eagerly look forward to a continued partnership with Lohmann Quitno.”

Jim Buonaiuto
General Manager, Rye Golf Club