Streamsong Golf Resort has announced that it has taken on the services of leading architect David McLay Kidd to build a fifth course at the exclusive Florida venue.
With construction due to start imminently, the golf course is located among some of the resort’s most interesting sand site terrain on the property as it traverses rambling sand dunes and dramatic elevation changes situated between Streamsong’s Black and Red courses.
McLay Kidd joins a roster of renowned golf course architects, including Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (Streamsong Red and The Chain), Tom Doak (Streamsong Blue) and Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner (Streamsong Black) – making it the only golf resort in the world to feature this collection of world-famous architects.
“I have read many times how great players have a special love for the Majors. Not sure I understood what that meant when I was younger, but now I get it. In the world of golf design, there are certain properties, locations and even owners that working for can be like playing in the Majors. Streamsong, for me, is a Major,” said McLay Kidd. “The destination is world renowned and KemperSports ‘gets it.’
“To be included in that group of architects that have already worked at Streamsong requires my team and I to do something exceptional. That opportunity both excites me and makes me nervous, but in a good way. My team and I are so excited to add to the history of a place so young and yet so rooted in a tradition of exceptional golf architecture.”
“We are excited to partner with David to lead the continued evolution at Streamsong Golf Resort,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “He is one of the most talented architects of his generation with a unique ability to design golf courses that are visually appealing, challenging, and great fun to play. I know the whole golf world will be excited to see what he creates on some of our best property at the resort.”
Streamsong Golf Resort is owned by Lone Windmill and managed by KemperSports. The new golf course name and timeline for completion is yet to be announced.