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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Braemar Golf Course to hold groundbreaking ceremony
for driving range, Par 3
Edina, Minn., July 9, 2015 – Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, will hold a groundbreaking
ceremony for its improved driving range and Par 3 course noon Tuesday, July 14.
The driving range and former executive course closed on July 6, when construction began. The
groundbreaking ceremony will be held in the teeing area of the existing driving range. After the brief
ceremony, those in attendance will enjoy refreshments on the deck of the clubhouse.
“The Driving Range expansion and the Executive Course renovation will make Braemar one of the premier
practice facilities in the Twin Cities,” said General Manager Joe Abood. “The driving range is being expanded
to increase its utilization and revenue and to enhance turf conditions to provide the best practice experience
for its patrons. Larger greens and fewer forced carries will make the new Par 3 course much more playable
for golfers of all ages and abilities.”
The grass area of the driving range will nearly double to 300 yards long and will accommodate up to 58
golfers at a time. Golfers who wish to practice are able to use the Braemar Golf Dome, 7420 Braemar Blvd.,
which is normally closed until October. The Golf Dome is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
To make room for the new layout of the driving range, the executive course will be reworked as a Par 3
course. The Par 3 has been designed to be more welcoming to all players and incorporates things golfers liked
about the now-closed Fred Richards Executive Golf Course.
For golfers who want to play an executive length course, extra tee boxes have been added to the Clunie 9.
The Silver Player’s Card can also be used on the Clunie Executive for the remainder of 2015. Additionally,
cart specials are available to assist golfers with the longer green to tee walks.
The $1.8 million in upgrades are expected to be completed as early as late spring of 2016.
For more information, visit www.BraemarGolf.com.
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