If you've been to Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore recently, you probably noticed that grass is starting to come in at what will be the new 18-hole NCGA member course.
The new 18-hole course will feature three different types of grasses.
The tees, fairways and greens surrounds have been sodded with Santa Ana Bermuda grass.
"We think the Bermuda will love this climate," architect Jay Blasi explained. "The Bermuda loves the heat and requires less water."
On the greens complexes themselves, those will be seeded with a new variety of Bentgrass. This will provide premiere putting surfaces for years to come.
The third and final type of grass will be a hydro-seeded Fescue mix. That grass will be featured in the mostly out-of-play areas.
The renovation project is anticipated to be completed in mid-2025.
Blasi's previous work includes U.S. Open venue Chambers Bay in Washington and the recently renovated Golden Gate Park Golf Course in San Francisco.
As per the overall design, Blasi has noted that the new 18-hole course will be for players of all abilities.
“Because this is the home course of NCGA members, we want to ensure the course is fun and enjoyable for all players,” Blasi said. “At the same time, we want to make the course thought-provoking and challenging for the skilled players.”
Follow all of the renovation at Poppy Ridge on our Poppy Ridge Course Renovations Blog
You can also get a sneak peek at photos of the new 18-hole course here