JP TRAIBLAZING MAGAZINE
Making Golf More Relevant: A Case Study BY STEPHEN RIDGWAY
JP TRAIBLAZING MAGAZINE
membership was dwindling and the
‘Sportshub MK’. The intention of the
club lost money annually.
development is to create a vibrant,
Following a comprehensive
contemporary and desirable facility
consultation process with the
for the local community, city and
council, golf club members and local
wider region.
interest groups, RGD and Evolve
The golfing component of Sportshub
Group composed an innovative and
MK, designed by RGD, consists of a stimulating and attractive 9-hole course weaving through areas of new grassland, woodland and water features. It is designed for the average golfer but with enough challenge to keep the better golfer entertained. There is also a 9-hole short course to encourage beginners to ‘get to grips’ with the game. There are fewer tough hazards like bunkers, water or trees but there will be more undulation on the
I
n 2017, Ridgway Golf Design
UK. The area of the golf course was
Ltd (RGD) were approached
just under 50 hectares and located
sustainable masterplan for
by a developer (Evolve Group)
in a predominantly residential
a golf-centric, multi-sport
who were looking to re-
area to the south west of the city.
and leisure facility with a
purpose an existing 18-hole
The golf course was owned and
residential component
golf course in Milton Keynes,
operated by the local council but its
on the site known as
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