As of October, work continues at what will be the new 18-hole course at Poppy Ridge in Livermore wine country.
According to architect Jay Blasi, the process of putting together the NCGA member course is similar to a train.
“There’s the different parts, and they all have to go in sequence,” said Blasi, whose work includes 2015 U.S. Open venue Chambers Bay in Washington and Golden Gate Park GC in San Francisco. “Right now, we’re at a phase of the project where basically all of the different elements of the project are occurring at once.”
The original Poppy Ridge site, which opened in 1996, consisted of three separate Nine-hole segments—the Chardonnay, Merlot, and Zinfandel layouts.
“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.”
The Poppy Ridge project was initiated when it became mandatory to replace the course’s aging irrigation system, which was installed upon its original opening.
To get a sneak peek at photos chronicling the progress being made at your member course, please visit the website bit.ly/47VPtNS