Wentworth Said To Be Resting Comfortably After Latest Cosmetic Surgery

Thanks to reader Alan for this update on the redo of the Wentworth redo by Ernie Els. He's using some big words these days. Or the person making up his press release quotes is.

Ernie Els, who oversaw the changes but was against those made at the 18th, said: “To get this absolutely as we all wanted has required two bites at the cherry, but I think I speak for everyone in saying this ultimately is the best solution for this iconic finishing hole.”

The South African added: “I believe that in excess of 50 percent of players will take the new green on in two at next year’s BMW PGA Championship.”

Els and the design team have also placed a mound in between the first and second bunkers on the right of the hole and raised the right-hand side of the green.

Other changes to the West Course include the softening of the spine that runs through the 8th green, and a change in the type of sand used in the bunkers, for more consistency.

All of the work – bar the change in sand, which should be completed by the end of the year – has been completed and it is now a case of allowing the grass to mature.

Until the boys come back and shred the work to pieces!