October 25, 2024
In the aftermath of hurricane Milton, I was able to go on-site to perform a comprehensive assessment. While he slowed our work for a short period, the earthmoving and shaping has resumed. Although we did lose a few of the transplanted trees, many of them are able to be replanted over the next few weeks.
By the end of 2024 we anticipate the green complex on hole 1, the entirety of hole 2 and the tee complex on hole 3 to be completely sodded – including all native areas and trees. We are excited to show everyone the final look of these holes.
To date, earthmoving has been completed on hole 1 green complex, all of 2, 3, the majority of 4, 5, 6 and is well under way on holes 7, 8, 9. Big earthworks are progressing on several holes on the back nine, the clubhouse section, practice range and short game area.
I have been in the business since 1983 and Miakka in scale, size and significance is the biggest project I have ever seen. The owner’s goal is to build one of the truly great courses and great golf clubs in the world and I am confident this will become a reality over the next year.
Dana Fry,
Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design