Bethesda Grange

The strong original routing of the former Championship course at Rolling Hills remained largely intact, but Takahashi says “we vastly improved the sight lines and shot values into these great established green sites. Many bunkers were relocated and added, all filled with white Ohio sand. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be very impressed with the new Bethesda Grange Golf Course.”

Bethesda Grange Golf Course, not overly long by modern standards, nonetheless presents significant challenges in other ways. Many potential birdies can be thwarted by those new bunkers and closely mown collection areas around the greens, so course management is at a premium.

One notable hole, post-renovation, is the totally reworked par-3 fourth. At 190 yards from the back tees, the tee shot must carry a pond almost entirely from tee to green. A bail-out area on the left provides an escape for those who want to avoid the “watery grave.”