Simsbury Farms Golf Course Selected for Pro Bono Site Evaluation Assistance from USGA, ASGCA Golf Course Experts

The Simsbury Farms Golf Course was recently selected for a pro bono site evaluation program initiated by the United States Golf Association and the American Society of Golf Course Architects. The program is a new joint effort by the two associations to offer their combined expertise to courses that have demonstrated an ongoing effort to make golf course upgrades and carry out recommendations for further improvements.

“Our selection for the program is a testament to the Town’s commitment to ongoing improvements, including the renovation of all of the golf course sand bunkers, fairway and drainage improvements, and most recently the re-contouring of the #2 green,” said Director of Culture, Parks & Recreation Gerard Toner. The course is also committed to improving its playability for golfers of all ages and skill levels. “This work has been done under the expert oversight of Golf Course Superintendent Mike Wallace,” said Toner. “Mike also prepared and submitted the application that made participation in the evaluation assistance program possible.”

“We are fortunate to have staff in every department who regularly seek out low-cost or no-cost opportunities that make Simsbury a better place to live, work and play,” said First Selectman Lisa Heavner. “Thanks to Gerry Toner and Mike Wallace, our golf course will be one of six chosen for receipt of free consultative services.”

Following the site visit, a report will be created by the consultants recommending goals and desired outcomes for each of the six facilities chosen. The report will include analysis and recommendations in the areas of course design, agronomics and maintenance practices, and operations. The staff of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Simsbury Farms Golf Course will track and report on the subsequent improvements that have been made based on the report.