WORK has started on a North-east golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Preparation of the land is taking place for the golf course and housing on Ury Estate. Opening date for the golf course has been set for early Summer 2024.
The overall Ury Estate development is being undertaken by developer FM Group and work has just been completed on the planting scheme, covering 30 hectares with around 60,000 trees planted.
Mr Nicklaus, an 18-time major championship winner, has designed more than 265 courses.
He said: “Some of my favourite courses are spread over the beautiful Scottish landscape and to have this opportunity to create something truly special at Ury Estate is both an honour and a great responsibility for me.
“My goal is to blend in a golf course that lays naturally over the landscape around Stonehaven, work to protect the existing natural surroundings, and to provide an experience that locals and visitors to Ury Estate will truly enjoy for generations to come.”
Douglas Thomson, Ury Estate project director said: “To be commencing work on the course and having Jack’s personal involvement is a ringing endorsement of what we are trying to achieve here in delivering a spectacular experience for both residents and visitors alike.
“The development has a great deal to offer the local community and will attract visitors to both Stonehaven and the surrounding area.
“The golf course is a significant addition to the Ury project and with work progressing on housing, infrastructure and the castle, it is full steam ahead this year.”
