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Top 5 Golf Courses Designed by Tiger Woods

Published 08/27/2023, 8:02 AM EDT

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Tiger Woods is a genuine legend in the world of professional golf. Woods has engraved his mark in the history of the sport with an astounding 82 PGA Tour victories and 15 major event championships to his credit. Golfers all over the world have been inspired by his tenacity in the face of setbacks and his unwavering commitment to the sport. 

Beyond his golfing prowess, Woods has dabbled in the field of golf course design. Today, we examine in more detail the best golf courses that Tiger Woods and his company, TGR Design, have created.

5 top golf courses designed by Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods’s company, TGR Design, has done amazing work in the golf course planning business. Each of the courses has Woods’ signature style, which combines difficult gameplay with an appreciation for natural surroundings. The following top 5 golf course designs show how much Woods cares about the world of golf and makes golf fun for people of all skill levels.

  1. Trout National Project, “The Reserve”: 

As TGR Design introduces Trout National – The Reserve, a unique championship golf course experience set in the heart of southern New Jersey, get ready to embark on a golfing trip unlike any other. Tiger Woods and Mike Trout, a baseball superstar, have joined forces to establish Trout National – The Reserve. Tiger Woods and his company, TGR Design, are planning to make it the finest golf course that has ever been designed.

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This outstanding course is situated against a background of undulating hills. It deftly combines two dissimilar landscapes—a former quarry and expansive farmland. The course is markedly different because of the deliberately placed sandy waste sections. These sections were left over from the land’s former life as a silica sand mine.

Its wide fairways provide players with several options for getting from the tee to the green. ‘Trout National – The Reserve’ delivers a highly strategic golfing experience. The layout is made much more difficult by the sloping grass complexes with low-cut borders. However, this course is made with an emphasis on enjoyment and a dash of risk-reward thrill. This makes it the perfect setting for matchplay.

The 18-hole championship course at Trout National – The Reserve is only one of the amenities available. A versatile short course and a sizable putting course are among the extras that golf aficionados will adore. Every part of your game may be perfected, thanks to top-notch practice facilities and a performance center.

Trout National – The Reserve offers much more than just golfing. It also boasts a contemporary, state-of-the-art clubhouse, five-star hotel options, cutting-edge amenities, a tranquil chapel, and more. In the center of southern New Jersey, it’s a holistic resort where golf, luxury, and tranquility come together to create an amazing experience.

  1. Trump International Golf Club, Dubai:

The impressive Trump International Golf Club was also created by TGR Design. It is hidden within the expansive embrace of Dubai land, Dubai’s largest tourism and leisure complex,

 

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The exclusive club has a spectacular 72-hole golf course. It is a testimony to Tiger Woods’ brilliance and is nothing short of a golfer’s paradise. The course is surrounded by an opulent resort, a top-notch golf academy, a boutique hotel, and luxury residential properties.

The 18-hole championship-style course in the center of this golfing jewel was painstakingly created by the famous architect Gil Hanse. It offers an unmatched golfing experience appropriate for aficionados of all skill levels. The floodlit 9-hole Par 3 course introduces the magic of night golfing. But the extravagance doesn’t end there.

The putting, chipping, and practice facilities at Trump International Golf Club are of the highest caliber for honing your swing. Additionally, it is proud to contain Dubai’s only cutting-edge TrackMan driving range. The range is lit by LEDs, enabling golfers to practice late into the night.

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This golfing haven, which spans more than 500 acres, sprang from a flat, lifeless desert terrain. The Trump International Golf Club Dubai offers a golfing experience unlike any other. It expertly integrates elements of its design with the desert environment. It is not only a top golfing destination, but also acts as a genuine test of a player’s golfing skills.

  1. Payne’s Valley:

Payne’s Valley is a golfing jewel and is the first public TGR Design course in the US. It is located next to the famed Big Cedar Lodge in the majesty of the Ozark Mountains.

 

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Payne’s Valley has been painstakingly designed to offer a unique golfing experience. It combines championship-caliber play with a warm, family-friendly ambiance that attracts people of all ability levels.

The layout of the course is framed by starkly exposed rock outcroppings, imposing mountain peaks, vast valleys, clear streams, and stands of stunning mature trees. The 18-hole golf course is set against this breathtaking background, guaranteeing that every game is one to remember.

Payne’s Valley promotes playability while still providing strategic angles and shot values that will test even the most seasoned golfers. These fairways are expansive and generous. The lush surroundings have been thoughtfully planned to promote creativity and provide a variety of treatment alternatives. The fairway rough is also kept scrupulously at a low height, which adds to the fun and delight of playing golf.

The extensive amenities of the leading wilderness resort and family destination located in Ridgedale, Missouri, complement the golf course. Visitors can enjoy an all-encompassing experience that mixes luxury, pleasure, and nature here.

But Johnny Morris, the brilliant founder of Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge, deliberately built the spectacular 19th hole in Payne’s Valley. It serves as the culmination of the course. The final hole of this memorable game of golf is a beautiful par three that features an island green surrounded by streams and tumbling waterfalls that tumble down the exposed rock sides.

Payne’s Valley is more than just a golf course; it’s a tribute to the magnificence of the Ozark Mountains, proof of TGR Design’s brilliance, and an invitation to golfers and families to make priceless memories in the midst of Missouri’s natural beauty.

  1. Bluejack National: 

Tiger Woods’ first design project in the US is the elite private golf course and residential community known as Bluejack National. This remarkable location redefines the spirit of a Texan golfing experience. It is situated in the historic Montgomery County, only a short drive from the busy city of Houston.

The vast 755-acre Bluejack National offers a genuinely unique golfing experience with its undulating terrain and lovely wooded countryside. It resembles the renowned pinelands of the Carolinas and Georgia with its soft, undulating topography ornamented with old pines and grand hardwoods.

This community is a showcase for the art of luxurious living since it is surrounded by lush vegetation, alluring pools, immaculately maintained golf courses, strategically constructed residential sections, and a plethora of amenities suitable for all age groups.

The golf course received top accolades, taking home the coveted first position in Texas and an outstanding 16th place overall in Golf Week’s 2022 residential rankings, which is a testimonial to its greatness. Bluejack National is well known as a golfing destination because it provides more than just a round of golf; it also provides an all-encompassing ambiance of luxury and pleasure.

  1. Jack’s Bay:

Jack’s Bay is a hideaway that seamlessly brings friends and families together within a beautiful island club and a private resort community. It is located in the center of the peaceful Island of Eleuthera, just south of the picturesque Rock Sound, in the Bahamas. Members, visitors, and locals at Jack’s Bay experience unrivaled independence amidst untouched natural splendor.

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The 10-hole short course “The Playground” is located in the center of this exclusive enclave and follows the gorgeous shoreline, providing a golfing experience that blends in well with the breathtaking surroundings. This short course, created with the distinctive TGR Design flair, has a flexible layout with holes that range in length from 71 to 163 yards. According to the key principles of TGR Design, “The Playground” offers a variety of strokes and playing situations, offering a challenge for seasoned players while staying enjoyable and welcoming for golfers of all skill levels.

The design concept prioritizes pure enjoyment and playability, encouraging informal, intergenerational experiences. Families and friends gather here to enjoy top-notch golf against the backdrop of the Bahamian paradise, making priceless relationships and enduring memories. Jack’s Bay is more than just a place to play golf; it’s a sanctuary where the magic of a pristine tropical environment combines with the spirit of golf.

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As long as Tiger Woods keeps inspiring golfers all over the world, his reputation as a golf course designer will last. These top five courses show how much he changed golf and how hard he worked to make golfing moments that people will never forget. Golfers and nature fans alike owe it to themselves to play on these courses, which show the genius of a true golfing icon.

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Arpan Ghosh is a is a fresh golf writer at EssentiallySports who was chosen in the recent round of ‘ES Draft’ for his strong enthusiasm for golf. Arpan seconds the notion that golf is a sport laced with strategy and mental tenacity, which he feels is depicted by Tiger Woods perfectly. Ghosh has also been known to indulge in some light everyday reading, with Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf being his favorite read.
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