At the River Course of the Kiawah Island Club, Fazio's team was called in to update some of the holes with the intent of toughening. A USGA Mid-Amateur Event is scheduled there. Some of the forgiveness that can be seen on courses was removed as was the ball-saving bunker complex on the front left of the first hole noted in the two photos below. (Don't forget to click to enlarge.) Water is a very important hazard for elite stroke play golfers as it is so final. PGATour Professionals probably to a man like the black and white character of water hazards.
The fifth hole had a second green eliminated and the entire green complex re-designed.
My taste, I like the old two-green complex better. One may still now drive the single green, but risk going back into the water. I suppose the old two green system occasionally took a beating when the odd green out was hit and wedge play ensued.
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