Blesch and the excavator are rolling again with a course redesign that sees the long par 3 of hole 14 transform into a spectacular stadium hole. Nestled between other parallel holes, grandstand spectators at the Porsche European Open can enjoy views of the greens on holes 13, 14, and 16. At the top of the hill, Blesch placed two benches: "One of my favorite spots." Another: the also redesigned hole 18, where a spit of land extending into the lake along the fairway allows for a natural stadium around the green. Blesch calls it a "coliseum." Paul Casey says, "I love it - but it's tough." Just as Blesch had planned.
Unique and exceptional but nothing carved in stone.
A heterogenous fleet.
Between junipers and heathland sand.
Constantly changing.
Getting your teeth into the monster.
Spectacular views.
Ever-changing.
The modifications will make the monster even more difficult to master. But one may already feel curious as to what the busy-bee golf course designer has up his sleeve. One thing is certain, by the time players again start posting lower scores on the newly designed Porsche Nord Course, Blesch will have already had ideas to make it more difficult for them again. Nobody would be amazed if the heathland hill is ingeniously surrounded by lakes in a few year's time - and the Green Eagle Golf Courses then belongs the world's most demanding courses.
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