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Scott Senior

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #50 on: October 29, 2019, 11:02:41 AM »
Comeback Tour in Annapolis by Tom and Wayne:

"Rick Woelfel is a Philadelphia-based writer and frequent GCI contributor. The author wishes to acknowledge the assistance of golf historian Wayne Morrison, the co-author, along with Thomas Paul, of The Nature Faker - William S. Flynn, Golf Course Architect."

https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/usna-naval-academy-golf-course-renovation-midshipmen/









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PS - On a separate note Andrew Green looks like he took over the renovation of the Congressional Blue course - https://twitter.com/GreenGCA


Mike,
Thanks for sharing the article! I can't wait to play it after these changes.
Cheers,
Scott


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MCirba

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #51 on: October 29, 2019, 11:06:23 AM »
If Green's work at USNA is anywhere near as good as what he did at Manasquan River it will be a home run.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

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Carl Nichols

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #52 on: October 29, 2019, 01:40:34 PM »

#GoNavyBeatArmy

PS - On a separate note Andrew Greene looks like he took over the renovation of the Congressional Blue course - https://twitter.com/GreenGCA



Cool thing about that, is Andy used to work on the maintenance staff at Congo. Was there for the 1997 Open.


And I believe is doing the Congo renovation, following the club's decision not to proceed with Keith Foster.

Mike Sweeney

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #53 on: August 13, 2020, 06:57:29 PM »
Congrats to Admiral Mauz, USNA Golf Course, USNA Golf Team(s), AD Chet Gladchuck, Architect Andrew Green, and our old friend Uncle Bob Huntley who introduced many of us to the generosity of golf. I hope to play the "new" course in Annapolis this fall. The United States Naval Academy GC is now re-opened:

https://twitter.com/NavyMGolf/status/1292616930055147521

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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #54 on: August 13, 2020, 07:35:11 PM »
Well that is good news. I'll have to play it when I get back to Annapolis. I always liked the course.
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Jim Hoak

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #55 on: August 13, 2020, 09:56:25 PM »
Admiral Henry Mauz is one of the great men in golf--and outside of golf!  Former Academy golfer and later Commander of the Atlantic Fleet.  Others were involved in this effort to resurrect the Academy course, but Hank has been the driving force from Day 1!  Congratulations to all!

MCirba

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #56 on: August 14, 2020, 09:10:02 AM »
Looking forward to getting back down there.

Thanks for the update, Mike Sweeney...hope all is well with you and yours.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #58 on: July 04, 2021, 05:09:17 PM »
I hope to get there and the newly renovated bunkerless Eisenhower GC in August. I had played the Academy course dozens of times and always knew it could be special. Can’t wait to get there.
Where there is no love, put love; there you will find love.
St. John of the Cross

"Deep within your soul-space is a magnificent cathedral where you are sweet beyond telling." Rumi

Mike Sweeney

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #59 on: May 11, 2022, 07:40:56 PM »
I am guessing a second course is a long shot, but "Uncle Chet" may have one more trick up his sleeve:


https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ac-cn-greenbury-point-0511-20220511-rdmc35w6ofaoxdrgucunvrz6ke-story.html


Chet Gladchuk, president of Naval Academy Golf Association, said a golf course is just one element of the proposal the Naval Academy Golf Association submitted. Gladchuk also leads the academy’s Athletic Association. He said they don’t have a plan, but reached out to the Navy to see what it would support at Greenbury Point.

"One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us."

Dr. Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

MCirba

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #60 on: May 12, 2022, 12:23:48 PM »
The restoration is really good as is the NEW UBER reverse redan.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #61 on: May 12, 2022, 11:34:27 PM »
Twenty some years ago there was a proposal at the academy to add nine holes in the same location. It could have been special. We’ll see what happens now but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Where there is no love, put love; there you will find love.
St. John of the Cross

"Deep within your soul-space is a magnificent cathedral where you are sweet beyond telling." Rumi

Joe_Tucholski

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #62 on: August 24, 2022, 08:14:07 PM »
Looks like the second course idea is on hold...at best


Battle over new Naval Academy golf course is a double bogey (navytimes.com)

Cliff Hamm

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #63 on: August 25, 2022, 09:23:35 AM »
Why is there a need for a second golf course? Who would benefit the most from a golf course?  Who would benefit the most from a public access park?


Which would be less expensive to build/maintain?  As a golf course would the funding include ongoing golf course expenses after construction if it does not pay for itself?


Which is environmentally more sustainable?






Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Naval Academy golf course, Annapolis
« Reply #64 on: August 25, 2022, 10:18:03 AM »
Any project that is perceived to affect the Chesapeake Bay negatively is doomed. The project, like its predecessor some twenty-five years ago, never really had a chance. That area was part of my run when I ran at the Academy. It is a beautiful natural area.
Of course, it is possible to maintain a course without affecting the Bay. Pine Ridge GC north of Baltimore borders a reservoir. Conditions suffer a bit but it even hosted numerous LPGA events in the 70s.
Where there is no love, put love; there you will find love.
St. John of the Cross

"Deep within your soul-space is a magnificent cathedral where you are sweet beyond telling." Rumi

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