Practice makes pe ect at Effingham

Construction is under way on a new practice area at E ngham Golf Club in Surrey that will enable members and visitors to work on their short game before they tackle the club’s Harry Colt-designed championship course.

The new facility is being designed by James Edwards of EDI Golf, and will feature a putting green and a short game academy in an area between the clubhouse and the rst tee that was once occupied by some tennis courts.

Speaking about the need for improved practice facilities following the renovation of the golf course in 2018, club manager Steve Slinger said: “Following a survey of our members a few years ago it was clear our practice facilities did not match the on-course experience. These new facilities will be the rst thing our members and guests see on arrival and will also present wonderful viewing for the people on our clubhouse terrace.

“It will be the complete package. Think of a creative shot or challenge you might encounter around any type of green complex, and this will be on o er to the golfer for practice.”

Leading golf course construction rm CJW, led by Conor Walsh, began construction of the short game academy in February and expects to nish later this month, with the club anticipating an opening next Spring. A Rain Bird irrigation system will be installed as part of the project.