The Links at Kahite Named Private Course of the Year

The Links at Kahite Named Private Course of the Year

On Thursday, December 15th, The Tennessee Turfgrass Association named The Links at Kahite the Private Golf Course of the Year. Past winners of this award include Holston Hills Country Club, Cherokee Country Club, Belle Meade Country Club, and The Grove. Tellico Village Director of Golf Chris Sykes said, “This is an amazing accomplishment for Tellico Village Golf. We are honored to be included with such esteemed company.” Head Golf Course Superintendent at Kahite, Jordan Clark said, “We are fortunate to have a great team here which reflects the overall experience at Kahite.”

The Links at Kahite was the third golf course built in the Tellico Village Communities opening for play in August 2002. The 200 acre property was originally designed with no bunkers in mind, yet when opened  featured 93 bunkers spread all over the property. Over time the bunkers became dysfunctional and it was time for a major improvement.  Renowned Golf Architect Bill Bergin was selected for the bunker redesign. The strategy was to use in-house labor in conjunction with Bergin Design and local contractors. The Front nine bunkers were reconstructed in 2021 and the Back nine in the summer of 2022. Bergin’s plans were to completely erase the old-style bunkers and transform Kahite with a new look that fit the theme and natural landscape of the golf course. The new look at Kahite now provides a challenge for the low handicap golfers while creating a better experience for the high handicap golfers. Bergin’s vision combined with the artistic work from the shapers and the execution from the maintenance staff has provided Tellico Village with a timeless piece of craftsmanship. This project concluded just in time for The Links at Kahite to host the TGA Women’s Mid, Senior and Super Senior Championships this past September. The Links of Kahite is no longer a hidden gem. It is becoming regarded as one of the state’s absolute best.

Head Superintendent Jordan Clark will accept the award on behalf of Kahite at The Tennessee Turfgrass Association’s Award Ceremony on January 9th.

 

Posted on: December 20, 2022, by :