Cabot Citrus Farms, Brooksville, Fla.
The Cabot brand is highly respected in golf course development globally, boasting remarkable projects in Canada, Scotland, the Caribbean, etc. In 2024, the company will debut on U.S. territory with its ambitious four-course Cabot Citrus Farms project in Brooksville, Central West Florida. The project is a complete overhaul of the formerly glorious World Woods Golf Resort, overseen by architects Kyle Franz and Mike Nuzzo. The four courses include two 18-hole courses (The Karoo and The Roost), a 10-hole short course (The Squeeze), and an 11-hole course (The Wedge).
Doon Brae at The Highlands Resort (Harbor Springs, Mich.)
Doon Brae is Scottish for “downhillside,” a perfect description for the new par-3 course at The Highlands Resort, situated on a ski slope on the backside of the main lodge. The course is the eleventh among the Boyne Golf properties in Northern Michigan and will open in the summer of 2024. Key features include template greens inspired by the British Isles, several stacked wall bunkers, and only one tee marker on each hole for ease of play.
Shorty’s at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon, Ore.)
Spring 2024 will mark the opening of the 19-hole Shorty’s course, named after the first caretaker of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Shorty Dow, a close friend of the proprietor Mike Keiser. The new course sits between the Pacific Ocean to the West and the first hole of Bandon Trails. Keith Cutten, Dave Axland, and Rod Whitman form the design team, encompassing scattered shore pines, rolling natural dunes, and numerous ocean views.
Apogee Club (Hobe South, Fla.)
For golfers who enjoy a more private experience, the exclusive, non-residential Apogee Club in southeast Florida will be a go-to destination, boasting three 18-hole courses designed by different architecture teams. The property’s debut course—the West—will launch in 2024, designed by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner with several holes running along the St. Lucie Canal. The second course will be overseen by former USGA CEO Mike Davis and Tommy Fazio, with Kyle Phillips designing the third.
Wohali Golf Club (Coalville, Utah)
After partnering with famed course designers Davis Love III and Tom Fazio to create multiple resort projects and luxury golf courses, architect David Boyden has his first solo project—the Wohali Golf Club. The stunning 19-hole course is close to Park City, boasting breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and cliffs and concluding with a dramatic par three on the edge of a lake.
Summing Up
The above-listed new golf courses promise to revamp the golfing experience enjoyed by players worldwide, adding new exciting challenges, offering more sustainability, and significantly contributing to the sport’s overall growth. Whether you prefer public courses or a more private experience, you will find a golf course that fits the bill in the new offerings.