WHY AND WHY NOW?
Club leadership has recognized the need to address infrastructure issues and design flaws for at least 20 years. Here are the needs and why we must decide now whether we will address them. WHY: Greens: Several are too severe or inconsistent with the Wilson design; are still “push-up” style and prone to drainage and wash-out issues. Bunkers: Advanced in age, inconsistent, and poorly located for the modern game; costly to maintain. Grasses: Mixed turf varieties create uneven playability and conditions. Trees: Overplanted and overgrown; many non-native species block vistas and compete with turf. Cart Paths: Narrow, deteriorating, and poorly located for equipment needs. Irrigation: Technologically outdated and prone to failure; increasingly expensive to maintain. Design Integrity: Adjustments over decades have diluted Wilson’s original intent; several holes are widely considered to be deficient (e.g., #18). WHY NOW: Coordination: We can no longer ignore the need to replace the irrigation system that serves the entire Club. We cannot responsibly do so on the North Course without also addressing its infrastructure needs and design flaws. The cost of waiting would far exceed $5 million. A Long-Awaited Renewal: The course’s lifecycle is past due for reinvestment. Essential systems such as drainage and infrastructure must be replaced to ensure consistent playability and protect the course for future generations. Timing: Now is the time. Advances in golf course design and construction techniques make this the ideal moment to execute the project. Acting now allows us to preserve the North Course’s legacy while elevating Wilmington Country Club’s standing among the nation’s premier clubs for decades to come.
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