Magazine - Ballarat Golf Course Officially Open

By Helen Perrett in Golf on 26th Feb 2010 11:00

Ballarat Golf Club is now open and is being enjoyed by Members.

The Honourable John Brumby Premier of Victoria addressed the 220 guests before unveiling a commemorative plaque. Later in the evening Peter Thomson enjoyed an entertaining discussion with MC David Maloney, before hitting the official ball down the 1st fairway that set off a spectacular fireworks display.

Although the course will benefit greatly from a little time and growing-in period, the Members are already enjoying the improved layout and conditions, and it has all the makings of a great course given the course structure and strategy.

Thomson Perrett designed the project aware of their responsibility to the environment and the culture and the heritage of The City of Ballarat. Ross Perrett said “Our brief was to replicate the character of the old course, using some adjoining farmland to incorporate a residential development. Extensive earthworks created an undulating landscape and a series of creeks and wetlands, which drains the site and captures runoff water from both the golf course and surrounding real estate. The site now has vast irrigation water storage and soil and turf quality have been greatly improved, providing all year playability. A classic18 hole championship parkland style course on a much-improved site has been achieved.”

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Thomson Perrett is a celebrated and dynamic Golf Course Architecture firm, which has evolved over the last 50 years, and proudly offers their Clients vast experience, having created 250 internationally recognised golf facilities in 30 countries worldwide. The Company now has offices in London, Beijing and Singapore, giving the business a truly global reach.

Legendary Peter Thomson, 5 times British Open Champion and Architect, Ross Perrett have joined forces and lead a golf design company which is continually raising the benchmarks within the industry. Peters undisputed golfing ability and his vast experience as a Golf Course Architect combined with Ross’s innate design talents; together with the expertise of their multi-skilled team make Thomson Perrett a leader within the golf industry.

Ross has successfully merged his love for sport and nature with his eye for design and is a highly respected Golf Course Architect and Master Planner. Ross is a qualified Architect, Landscape Architect - a multi-skilled designer with an eye for detail and is passionate about the environment. Peter and Ross are backed by a dedicated team of professionals with qualifications in golf course architecture, architecture, landscape architecture, agronomy, irrigation design and computer visualisation, providing their clients with a truly comprehensive service, which is unmatched in the world of golf.
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