Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Lauren Denhard
The Belmont Abbey Men’s and Women’s golf program has added a new outdoor short-game practice facility at their off-campus office. Last year, the golf teams were able to move their office from Sacred Heart to a building off of Woodlawn Street. This move allowed the golf teams more space, including an outdoor area that could house a practice facility.
At the beginning of the fall 2022 semester, construction began at the Woodlawn office of two new practice greens, a bunker, turf, and fencing. There are two greens at the location that run at two different speeds: one faster and one slower. The greens are twenty feet by thirty feet and thirty feet by forty feet, which allows for there to be variety with practice. Also, there is a bunker where players can work on their sand and play with targets at various distances. Finally, the exterior of the greens is lined with artificial turf that varies in thickness.
The area around the building is lined by fencing and mulch, which enhances the beauty of the area. There will be customized banners added with the Belmont Abbey Golf team logo.
The golf teams are continuing to utilize local golf courses as well as use the outdoor practice facility. This transition has allowed the players to be able to practice at convenient times as well as have a shorter commute to practice. The facility is open six days a week, which allows for more consistent practice.
Finally, the team can practice at this location in all weather conditions. In addition to the outdoor facility, the teams have an indoor hitting area with a Flight Scope launch monitor. The men’s and women’s teams have several events this semester from September through October, and the new practice facility will help with the success of the team.
This article was originally posted in the Fall 2022, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue.
