Construction has been completed on Dhoho Golf Club in the city of Kediri in Indonesia’s East Java province. Curley-Wagner Design’s Brian Curley has spearheaded the project into its final grow-in phase, and the course is expected to open for full public play later this spring or early summer.
The front nine has been open and playable since last fall, offering an early look at the course’s dramatic setting and distinctive style. Work on the back nine has now been completed as well, marking a major milestone for what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious new golf developments in the region.
Set in the foothills of the Gunung Liman mountains, the site features prominent ridgelines, natural elevation changes, and a network of streams that play a central role in the course’s visual identity and strategic character. The design makes full use of the land’s natural contours, with wide playing corridors, bold shaping and large-scale hazards intended to match the property’s expansive feel.
(Photo: Brian Curley Design )
“This property offers substantially varied terrain and backdrops. The result is a design with wildly different and unique holes that create a great memorability,” Curley said.
Curley also emphasized the scope of the site and the distinctive shaping features that define the course’s look and playability.
“The grand scale of the property demands a combination of fairway width and massive bunkering at times, punctuated with bahia grass islands. The streams dominate many holes and the overall landscape as they can be seen from many angles due to the elevation change,” he said.
Among the course’s standout design elements are its green complexes, which Curley describes as some of the most dynamic he has produced. “These may be some of the largest, most varied and wild green surfaces I have ever done on 18 holes and they create a unique ground game experience,” he said.
Construction was managed by Flagstick, led by Martin Moore, whose team worked through difficult terrain and unusually heavy rainfall to bring the project to completion.
“Given those two factors,” said Curley, referring to the weather and the landscape. “Martin and I agree that this may be one of our more satisfying efforts to not only finally see come to fruition but even surpass our expectations. It’s a truly phenomenal accomplishment.”
Notably, the routing has been refined during the final stages of development, and hole numbering has been updated. The course’s signature drivable par 4 — previously identified as the 14th hole in early planning — will now play as the 17th.
The golf course is part of the larger Surya Dhoho destination development in Kediri, supported by nearby infrastructure, including the Dhoho Kediri International Airport, which provides convenient access to the region. A clubhouse is currently under construction, with completion scheduled for approximately one year after the course opens.
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LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED | CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB | RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Landscapes Unlimited is nearing completion of a major course renovation at Carolina Country Club, North Carolina’s oldest private club located in Raleigh.
Scheduled to finish in June, the project centers on 18 holes of tee, bunker and green remodeling, fairway grassing, and irrigation and drainage replacement. The enhancements benefit the course’s maintenance, reducing resources while consistently presenting top-tier course conditions.
The Landscapes Unlimited on-site team is led by Chris Kelley and Roberto San Juan, both veterans at restoring layouts at some of the most celebrated clubs across America. The company and Carolina Country Club have enjoyed a tight partnership for more than 20 years of modernization.
Course architect Greg Muirhead with Rees Jones Inc., Paul Roche with Golf Water, and Dennis Hurley with Turf Drainage Company of America played heavy roles in the project.
“The team has done a wonderful job improving sustainability and modernizing the golf course while preserving the character of the 1930s A.W. Tillinghast re-design,” said Jack Slaughter, general manager/COO of Carolina Country Club.
“The ease of working with Landscapes Unlimited and others are second to none,” said Kyle Johnson, director of grounds of Carolina Country Club. “Unveiling an exceptional golf course that preserves traditional and adds contemporary infrastructure and features will make members prouder than ever to call Carolina Country Club home.’
“We appreciate the continued trust Carolina Country Club puts into our company to deliver excellence on time and on budget,” said Dana Grode, vice president of Landscapes Unlimited. “Seeing ear-to-ear grins from members gives us incredible enjoyment, and makes the blood, sweat and tears well worth it.”
Established in 1910, Carolina Country Club has remained at its original location since inception. The golf course is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by Golf Digest, Golf magazine and Golfweek, and the club is designated a five-star Platinum Club by industry peers and a distinguished Elite Club of the World by Boardroom Magazine.
THE CANARY | THE OLD MINE CLUB | LONG COVE | MALAKOFF, TEXAS
Long Cove, a lakefront community in Malakoff, Texas, about an hour southeast of Dallas, announced in March plans for The Old Mine Club, an invitation-only private club on the shores of Cedar Creek Lake.
The prime amenity of the club will be The Canary, an 18-hole championship course designed by Beau Welling. The Canary is expected to open for member play in 2027.
The Canary will transform the century-old mining terrain into a refined and unforgettable golf experience that also celebrates East Texas’ natural landscape. Stretching more than 7,400 yards from the back tees, The Canary will boast striking elevation changes, bold contours and water features that come into play on 10 holes, the majority of which will be located on the back nine.
“Beau Welling Design and our team have been working on The Canary for nearly five years now, and we are excited to invite members to enjoy what will be an unrivaled golf experience,” Long Cove founder Don McNamara said. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Beau and his team in transforming this land that was once the site of abandoned coal mines and a railroad into a striking lakefront course that will delight players and should be considered as one of the best layouts in the state.”
The signature holes at The Canary will be Nos. 11 and 18, both demanding par 4s that will call for tee shots over a cove to island fairways that were once lignite coal tailings piles. The 11th and 18th holes will be perched directly across from the site of the Old Mine Club’s future clubhouse and anchor house, with bridges spanning 180 feet connecting the holes to the mainland.
Other notable holes and unique features of The Canary will include: The fourth and fifth holes playing into the mounding formed by the dredging that created more than two miles of shoreline at Long Cove; the ninth hole following the land’s natural formation and featuring dual, or alternate greens; the 13th hole playing through a pine tree farm that was planted more than 20 years ago; and holes 14 through 16 playing around a channel formed from mining excavation.
“After years of planning and promising conversations with the leadership at Long Cove, our team is excited to see work underway,” Welling said. “It’s a rare opportunity to work with such a unique piece of land, and we’re excited to add to the legacy of this great property with a new championship golf course that the membership will enjoy for years to come.”