GALLOWAY, N.J. -- The Seaview Resort & Spa has strategically re-routed its famous Bay Course for the 2006 season, resort officials have announced.
The Bay Course is well-known as the longtime home of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, and the new layout enables Seaview's golf management team to add logistical balance to the golf course by providing more efficient and convenient hole locations, which will benefit both resort golfers and golf groups, as well spectators attending the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The 2006 ShopRite Classic is set for June 2-4.
As part of the re-routing, holes 9 thru 17 have been renumbered, thus eliminating back-to-back par 3s, and having both finishing holes (9 and 18) as par 5s.
Logistically, the new course route will offer the ShopRite Classic operations staff a more streamlined method for transporting players to both front and back tees. With the former 17th hole now the 10th hole, the need to shuttle players down Route 9, which runs parallel to Seaview, is eliminated as the 10th tee is now close in proximity to the first tee. This will also allow spectators at the tournament to easily maneuver around the course.
Resort guests and groups also will benefit from the close proximity of holes 1 and 10, resort officials said. During the hot summer months, golfers have the option to start from the front nine or back nine, allowing them to finish up early in the afternoon, leaving plenty of time to enjoy other non-golf activities at the resort. Further, group outings can now double up tee times on the first and 10th tees.
"Re-routing the Bay Course made a great deal of sense, as it will offer tremendous convenience to golfers when maneuvering the course, which will help to enhance pace of play and provide a greater golfing experience," said Seaview Director of Golf Steve Schaller. "Equally important, these modifications enable our staff to run more efficient group golf outings, while also providing golf fans attending the ShopRite LPGA Classic with an enhanced layout to watch the LPGA's best golfers compete on the Bay Course."
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