The specifi c goals of
the Fazio renovation
were to improve the
overall golf experience
while protecting the
legacy of the club and
the integrity of the
original design, and
to advance the golf
course into the future.
The project included
updating the playing
surfaces with new
modern Bermuda grasses to allow for faster
greens speeds and more consistency, the
updating of bunker positions and sand,
improved tee locations, the expansion of
the practice facilities, as well as the addition
of new drainage where it was needed
to provide fi rmer and faster playability
conditions. The entire property also was
cleared from overgrown vegetation and
native areas were restored.
In refl ecting on his renovations to the golf
course, Fazio commented that Coral Creek
is a “fabulous course” that just needed
updating and improvements.
In its quest to position Coral Creek Club
as an exceptional member experience that’s
worthy of national attention, a major staffi ng
announcement was made last September
that world class instructor David Leadbetter
had been engaged to serve as the club’s
Director of Instruction. In an exclusive multiyear
arrangement, Leadbetter will oversee
Coral Creek’s teaching program, train the
professional staff in his methodology and
be available to members for lessons and
coaching at a special rate.
Last summer, Leadbetter visited Coral
Creek a number of times and helped
consult on the fi ner points of the practice
facilities. He believes that the newly
renovated course is destined to become
one of the most prestigious clubs in the
state calling Coral Creek Club a “hidden
gem that is about to be uncovered.”
“This Tom Fazio design is a course that
can be enjoyed by golfers of all levels,
and will provide a stern test for the very
best players off the back tees,” Leadbetter
explained. “Florida has been waiting for
a course like this! The club will be spoken
about in the same breath as many other
world class venues that I have had the good
fortune to visit during my career. It’s been
my job to recognize and coach great golfi ng
talent, and if I was to measure the potential
of Coral Creek in a golfer’s terms, I would
say that it has major winner written all over
it! I am proud and excited to become the
Director of Instruction at the beautiful Coral
Creek Club and to helping the members
with their games.”
“We are truly fortunate to have David
as our Director of Instruction,” said Coral
Creek Club General Manager Tom Noyes.
“His affi liation will enhance Coral Creek’s
David Leadbetter instructs Patrick
Reed, 2018 Masters Tournament
Champion.
The Clubhouse