Raymond Hearn Golf Course Design’s renovation work at Water’s Edge Golf Club in Fremont, has been recognized by the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) with a 2018 Design Excellence Recognition Award.
It is the fourth ASGCA Design Excellence Award won by Hearn’s Holland, Mich.-based firm in the last six years. 
Hearn created a new par 4 and a new par 3 at the 63-year-old public course, took two of the former 18 holes out of play and is creating a new state-of-the-art training facility with a range that includes target greens and fairways, chipping, putting practice areas and bunkers for both greenside and fairway bunker shot practice.
“In addition to training that can take place on all aspects of the game, when the (practice) tee is closed it can be played anywhere from three to six holes as a small par 3 course,” Hearn said. “It’s made so the course can use the facility in different and creative ways for its customer base.”
The new holes should open in May. The practice center is currently under construction and a late fall 2019 soft opening is tentatively planned.
