Crail Golfing Society has unveiled plans to enhance its golfing facilities with a new covered practice facility that will feature seven bays, including a Trackman-powered swing studio.
The new ‘Practice & Performance Hub’ at the renowned Fife venue will to enable golfers to receive tuition and practice in all weather conditions.
“The recent incorporation has allowed the Society to reset its focus, and through the ongoing member-wide consultation, determine what sort of club we are and want to be, which in turn has translated into a s set of strategic objectives that we can all work towards,” said Dr Jane Green, Chair of the Board. “The driving range project has been driven by the requests from members for better practice facilities, and we expect to see a significant increase in the current usage of more than 180,000 balls per year, particularly among junior golfers who are the future of our club.”
She added: “The focus for the board has been on improving the overall experience, especially for our members with more tee time availability. We currently have a four-year waiting list in place for membership and strong reserves that can finance further development so we’re very proud to say that the future looks bright for our historic club.”
Commenting on the improvements, Head Professional David Snodgrass said: “We have designed the ‘Practice and Performance Hub’ with the aim of delivering one of the best practice and tuition facilities at a members club in Scotland and this new facility will allow members to use their club more often, especially when the weather is at its worst.”
Crail employed the services of Glasgow-based architectural firm GD Lodge to design the new building. Alec Milne, Partner at GD Lodge, said: “We are thrilled to assist Crail Golf Society in securing consent for new covered driving bays, following work on a similar facility at Royal Troon. The bespoke seven-bay facility, including a simulator bay, was designed with a cantilevered roof to minimise ricochets while providing shelter, and the recycled rubber sports floor reduces ball strike impact.
“The building blends into the landscape with rubble stone, timber cladding, and thoughtful siting, respecting nearby Danes Dike, a 9th-century monument. Equipped with cutting-edge training technology, the facility represents a lasting legacy for Crail Golf Society.”