The Columbine Country Club in Littleton, Colorado, built in the 1930s, sought to update the appearance of its golf course to better engage golfers. Large-scale golf course renovations often require relocating holes and rebuilding bunkers, which are core areas of expertise for Duininck Golf. Approximately fifty percent of Duininck Golf’s annual projects involve renovations of this scale.
The Duininck Golf team began work on the project in fall 2019. The initial phase focused on two holes that were relocated to new positions and included rebuilt greens and fully renovated bunkers. The scope later expanded to include bunker renovations throughout the remainder of the golf course.
The project emphasized detailed bunker shaping, updated drainage solutions, and consistent on-site oversight. The work was completed on time and within budget, meeting client expectations while maintaining the design intent of the renovation.
“Bunker renovation is a specialty of ours. In this case, we went from big, simple rounds to more intricate, organic shapes with wavy details. They not only look more interesting but also play better. Due to the unique sandy soil at this location, Duininck Golf installed a drainage system utilizing basins and infiltration to keep water on-site versus removing it to a collection pond or outlet.”
-Matt Dufresne, Duininck Golf Project Superintendent
“One reason we stand out is our management structure. Clients really like that we have a full-time Project Superintendent on-site to focus on daily details and a Project Manager like me checking in at regular intervals to stay on top of big picture things like budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.”
-Paul Deis, Duininck Project Manager
